Main Purpose and Function

With nine indoor and five outdoor pools, the Aquatics Program with Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation provides world class community programs in various state of the art facilities. Our prized recreation programs are a direct result of the dedicated team who strive to maintain the highest standards of service by giving back to the community in an impactful and rewarding way.

Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the Lifeguard/Instructor position to join our aquatics team! If you are interested in joining a dynamic team committed to connecting people to active living as well as making a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply to this opportunity!

Candidates must e-mail their certifications to [email protected] in addition to this application in order to be considered.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Swim instruction, pool supervision, maintenance and emergency medical care
• Facilitating safe community recreation for everyone through integration, inclusion, and participation in aquatic recreation
• Providing every member and guest with support and excellence in customer service
• Teaching and evaluating all age groups and all levels of swimming, including specialized areas of instruction
• Supervision of all visitors, administration of first aid
• Performing routine facility maintenance, and other related duties as required

Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess the following current and valid certificates:

• National Lifeguard Pool Option Certificate
• LSS - Swim Instructor Certificate 
• CPR - “C” Certificate 
• Standard First Aid or equivalent (as deemed by the City of Vancouver)

***Certification as a BCRPA Fitness Registered Instructor (Aquafit Module) and Lifesaving Instructor certifications are especially valuable. The City of Vancouver offers Aquafit and lifesaving programs to all members and guests.

A Police Record Check is a requirement of the position. A Clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.

Candidates must have the ability to meet varied shift requirements, which may include, weekends statutory holidays, as well as early mornings and late evening shifts. 

A Police Record Check is a requirement of this position.  A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.

The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

Business Unit/Department: Board of Parks & Recreation (1400) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Parks 

Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual 

Position Start Date: February, 2024 

Main Purpose & Function 
The Electrical Technician I will perform detailed technical work including designing, estimating, inspecting, providing technical reviews, ordering materials, developing project scope and coordinating projects related to City's electrical and communication infrastructure and within responsibilities of Traffic, Electrical Operations and Design – Electrical Design department.

The regular work hours for this position are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday. This position is based in National Works Yard, 701 National Avenue. The successful candidate may be required to adjust shifts and change locations as per operational needs.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions (street lighting, traffic signals, power distribution, communication systems etc.) that meet all applicable codes, standards and regulations.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections or technical investigations to collect data for engineering projects.
• Liaison with internal and external customers, other City divisions/departments, electricians, superintendents, civil crews, project coordinators/managers, consultants, various Business Improvement Associations and general public.
• Provide estimates for construction (labor and material) using in-house software.
• Perform development reviews (for off-site scope) and utilities reviews
• Perform night inspections and attend public meetings as required.
• Provide support for Organizational Quality Management (OQM) program compliance activities such as document control, quality control, process improvement and field reviews.
• Review work of draftspersons and other technicians.
• Perform other administrative and technical functions in support of engineering activities as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of the twelfth school grade supplemented by either completion of electrical apprenticeship or recognized electrical technician courses/program.
• Considerable experience as an electrical designer or electrical technologist, electrician or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in street lighting design and traffic signal design will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, AGI32, Word, Excel and ETAP is considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), City of Vancouver Design Guidelines and Construction Standards, Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD), the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) specifications and the Uniform Traffic Control Device (UTCD) standards, and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) of North America standards and lighting simulation.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and theory of electricity and electronics and their practical applications.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work efficiently.
• Ability to estimate labour/material costs for complex projects.
• Ability to prepare, read, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to direct and supervise the work of subordinates engaged in technical field and office duties.
• Ability to perform research tasks and compile statistical and narrative reports as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all internal/external stakeholders and the public.
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations with tact.

Driver’s License and Record Checks:

• A current and valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License or higher.
  • The license must not include any restrictions that would affect the ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities.
  • Your driving record will be reviewed as part of the application process. Candidates must demonstrate a safe driving history, as assessed by the City of Vancouver.
• Candidates must attach the following to be considered:
  • Commercial Driving Records Abstract (N Print) for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
  • Insurance & Claims History for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)

Application Close: February 22, 2024

The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

Main Purpose and Function

The HR Systems and Reporting Analyst works as a member of the HR Systems and Analystics team. Interfacing with key business leaders from client departments, this role enables the City to leverage HR data and metrics supporting strategic and operational decisions. The HR Systems and Reporting Analyst also supports HR transformation by driving accountability, improving transparency and increasing efficiency.

This role partners closely with other Corporate Support teams to foster a culture of data driven decision making across the city by working with client departments to increase HR data literacy, enable data exploration, and disseminate business intelligence tools and processes amongst end users.

The HR Systems and Reporting Analyst provides key labour relations support by providing reporting related to the operational impacts of collective agreements as well as creating ad hoc reports and financial models for collective bargaining.

This role also provides HR systems support and system administration as required.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Reporting and Analytics:
  • Responsible for creating, distributing, analyzing, optimizing and automating reports on a scheduled basis or Ad hoc as needed
  • Designs, develops and maintains dashboards with a variety of data visualization tools using interaction design best practices
  • Assists client departments in identifying opportunities for HR metrics for Workforce Planning, JEDI (justice, equity, decolonization and inclusion) and other key HR related processes and priorities.
  • Leads business analysis for department specific and city-wide data visualization using UX Design principles including creating and maintaining end user personas and prototyping
  • Supports the bargaining process and Labour Relations requests through reporting and data analysis including financial modelling
  • Proposes and validates high value datasets and governance guidelines for enablement through the City’s Enterprise Data Enablement process, building and deploying automated dashboards and reporting processes using business intelligence tools while leading the associated projects.
  • Works with client departments to foster data literacy and user adoption of self-serve business intelligence tools and processes though co-ordinating testing and end user support and training.  
  • Works with client departments to uncover and remediate data quality issues.
  • Performs Seniority calculations and other union related reporting
  • Creates and updates Privacy Impact Assessments related to new data initiatives
• Systems support and maintenance:
  • Reviews and responds to Help Calls related to HR systems, including in-house applications and SAP SuccessFactors.
  • Supports HR Systems Administration as required

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Statistics, Business Analytics, Information Technology or a related discipline and 5 years of data analysis and visualization or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Experience supporting and administering HR Management Systems such as SAP SuccessFactors 
• Experience supporting and facilitating multi-stakeholder initiatives and engagements at all levels
   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of SAP applications and their reporting capabilities including Payroll, CATS, HCM, SuccessFactors
• Knowledge of HR metrics and the ability to make strategic reporting recommendations to support data driven business decisions
• Knowledge of HR related business operations and processes
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Knowledge of SAP Business Warehouse or Enterprise Data Warehousing solutions is an asset
• Ability to create dashboards by mastering Business Intelligence tools such as SAP Analysis for Excel, Power BI, Lumira Discovery or SAP Analytics Cloud
• Ability to extract and analyse large data sets
• Ability to perform complex financial modeling related to time entry and payroll
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels
• Ability to quickly master and stay on top of new technologies
• Business analysis skills and experience including the ability to formulate, evaluate, assess, and as appropriate, document and implement system design requirements, standards, best practices and tools
• Proven project management and negotiation skills, capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills to resolve business issues from an analytical perspective
• Payroll or Accounting knowledge is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and present complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Enhanced Reliability Check required

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Main Purpose and Function

Carnegie Community Centre servces as an important resource to Vancouver's diverse Downtown Eastside community. Patrons participate in educational, recreational, cultural and social programming; enjoy the delicious low cost food offered at the cafeteria; or simply enjoy the Centre as the living room of the Downtown Eastside.

This position is responsible for the delivery of essential food services at Carnegie Communicty Centre in a professional and welcoming manner, with or without the assistance of volunteers. Customer services is a key element of the position.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Specific duties include assisting in food preparation, including preparing and packaging catering orders and light meals; operating the concession point of sale and cash accounts records; serving customers; training and supervising concession volunteers; ensuring the concession is properly stocked; cleaning and maintaining cleaning and hygiene standards; conducting cash-outs; and assisting kitchen staff in cleaning, receiving deliveries and other related duties as required.

Requires an ability to work with volunteers, patrons and other staff in a respectful and supportive manner, understanding their needs, and providing constructive advice or direction as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 10 and preferably one year experience in commercial kitchen, catering or food service operations, including operating a cash register and providing food services to customers, with cooking school training and/or other retail work related experience.
• Experience in dealing with a broad spectrum of customers and a demonstrated focus on customer service is required.
• Experience in working with and training volunteers an asset.
• Food Safe Level 1 or ability to obtain is a requirement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of concession operations is required.
• Working knowledge of sanitation, public health and kitchen safety standards as applied to the serving, storage and preparation of food.
• Strong people skills, ability to be energetic and motivated team player, and possess excellent organizational skills.
• Physically able to work several hours in a standing position and lift moderately heavy weights (10-12 kg).

A Police Record Check clearance is a requirement of these positions. A Clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.