Job Summary

Under supervision of the Supervisor VI (Sewer Operations), this position performs a variety of labouring duties within the Sewer Operations section.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responds to and performs labouring requests that can include rehabilitation of manholes, catch basins, assisting the operator of the Hydro-Excavator truck in a variety of soft-digging and day-lighting operations, assisting with the repair of water main valves and curb stops.
• Supervision of hand crews when Supervisor VI is not present.
• Operates related tools and equipment, e.g. jack-hammer, saw cutting tools, hoists and skid-steer loader, as required.
• Installs road warning signs and barricades in accordance with approved standards. Responds to enquiries and concerns from contractors and the public.
• Performs routine safety checks and servicing, e.g. maintaining fluid levels and greasing, of equipment such as one-ton air compressor saws, skid-steer loader and other related tools for the job.
• Identifying problems with existing grade levels, structural deficiencies, compaction process and recommends corrective measures.
• Consults with the meter shop staff, as required, and informs them when jobs are complete.
• Ensures an appropriate inventory of supplies are available.
• Complies with current Occupational Health and Safety regulations, including confined space entry procedures.
• Performs the duties of the Waste Water Inspector as required.
• Participates in on-going training, including operator certification training as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• One years’ related experience with repairing and rehabilitating sewer systems, or approved equivalency.
• Level 2 Water Distribution Certification and Level 2 Water Collections Certificate would be considered an asset.
• Successful completion of a recognized skid-steer loader operator safety training certification program within 3 months of hire.
• Successful completion of trench safety training, confined space, fall protection and H2S awareness training, training provided upon hire.
• Successful completion of confined space rescue training, training provided upon hire.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 3AG license.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of a valid first aid certificate, training provided upon hire.
• Knowledge of the correct operating procedures and practices for equipment and tools related to water and sewer operations.
• Knowledge of related occupational health and safety requirements, including traffic control regulations and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize and perform own work in an expedient manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform confined entries complete with necessary fall protection equipment and air quality monitoring equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties, including outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Job Summary

This position performs professional engineering work related to municipal water &sewer and roadways projects, including providing project management and supervising staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

1.    Manages the planning, design, and construction of complex water & sewer, roadways and other municipal rehabilitation or land development capital projects within the City of Saskatoon.
2.    Coordinates with internal civic departments, regulatory agencies, and utility companies on the planning, design, and approval of construction projects.
3.    Prepares preliminary and detailed cost estimates for budgeting and approvals.
4.    Coordinates with an internal project team consisting of survey, drafting, and engineering technicians to develop detailed construction drawings, material selections, technical specifications, contracts, and procurement documents.
5.    Reviews contractor tenders or proposals for compliance with specifications, schedules, and budgets.
6.    Manages municipal water & sewer, and roadways contractors to confirm projects are following the contract standards, specifications, and regulations while also ensuring delivery within the project budget and schedule.
7.    Ensures constant and effective communication between all project stakeholders including civic staff, contractors, regulators, the public, and municipal politicians as required.
8.    Performs regular on-site quality and safety audits throughout construction. 
9.    Provides detailed status reports on project finances, schedules, quality assurance, and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements. 
10.    Investigates, evaluates, and recommends new or alternate technology or construction methodologies.
11.    Assists with the administration or updating of standards, specifications, bylaws, and regulations governing the materials and construction techniques used within municipal water, sewer, and roadways infrastructure.
12.    Assists with internal process improvement initiatives as required.
13.    Supervises and trains technical support staff.
14.    Performs other related duties as assigned.
 

Qualifications

•    Degree in Engineering.
•    Four to six years’ progressively responsible engineering experience in municipal water, sewer and roadways infrastructure.
•    Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.
•    Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
•    Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
•    A vehicle suitable for use in the performance of duties is required
•    Ability to analyze, evaluate, and prepare a wide variety of reports, plans and specifications.
•    Ability to lead, manage and participate in all phases of engineering projects.
•    Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors and the public.
•    Ability to plan, direct and supervise the work of support staff.
•    Skill in the operation of a computer with word-processing and spreadsheet software.
 

Job Summary

This position provides professional, confidential, administrative, and executive secretarial support to the Roadways, Fleet and Support, and Water and Waste Operations Departments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides administrative, executive and HRIS support to the management teams in the Roadways, Fleet and Support as well as the Water and Waste Operations Departments.
• Prepares, edits, and circulates a variety of correspondence, including those of a confidential nature, on behalf of the management groups.
• Assists with administrative tasks for annual performance assessments for management staff in the Department Sections.
• Oversees the processing of memos, reports, internal and external correspondence so that they comply with corporate standards and assists in preparation of presentations.
• Receives, screens, and expedites telephone, written, and in-person inquiries and determines appropriate action.
• Maintains office equipment and manages office supplies.
• Ensures accurate filing and record management system use and ensures compliance with corporate records policies.
• Assist in planning and coordination of special events for the Departments.  
• May perform the duties of the Secretary III, and other clerical positions in Roadways, Fleet and Support as well as the Water and Waste Operations Departments, as required.
• Oversees and coordinates payment of invoices, fees, departmental purchase orders, purchase requisitions and service entry sheets.
• Coordinates with the planning and implementation of recall and new hire of seasonal staff.
• Compiles and records data into the Enterprise Asset Management program and prepares various reports and summaries using operation and financial data.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education.
• Graduation from a recognized business college or post secondary institute.
• Two years’ related senior secretarial experience. 
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience in supporting management in a unionized setting, including application of collective agreements and relevant policies.
• Experience using CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems), WRR (work request registry) and SAP software would be an asset. 
• Demonstrated proficiency with typing, use of office equipment, and computer and Microsoft office use (particularly Excel) and SAP.
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public and other civic employees.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to compile and coordinate information to compose correspondence and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
   

Job Summary

This position oversees small-scale infrastructure projects, as an Engineer-in-Training.

Duties & Responsibilities

1.    Coordinates the planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure projects and programs.
2.    Coordinates engineering site assessments and maintains records.
3.    Coordinates site inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
4.    Performs audits of construction sites to ensure compliance with specifications and Occupational Health & Safety requirements.
5.    Communicates with contractors, other civic departments and external agencies to provide contract administration and ensure compliance with Civic and Provincial standards, specifications and regulations.  
6.    Reviews, and provides recommendations relating to technical specifications, construction materials and methods of construction.
7.    Assists with the tendering process for capital projects, including preliminary documents, construction estimates, detailed design drawing preparation, material selections and specification reviews.
8.    Performs other related duties as assigned.
 

Qualifications

•    Degree in engineering.
•    Registered as an Engineer-in-Training in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.
•    Experience in municipal construction and project management would be considered an asset.
•    Possession of a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s Licence.
•    Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with civic staff, civic officials, representatives of other agencies and the public.
•    Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
 

Job Summary

Under the direction of a Powerline Technician and the supervision of the Powerline Foreman, this apprentice position performs trade duties as assigned in a trainee capacity.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs overhead and underground primary and secondary distribution and street lighting systems.
• Installs, maintains and repairs energized and de-energized low voltage and high voltage lines and equipment.
• Climbs poles and towers, or uses aerial bucket, ladder or platforms to work at various heights.
• Installs, inspects, patrols, maintains, repairs, replaces, connects and disconnects various distribution system components, materials and equipment.
• Ensures adherence to proper work procedures, safety standards, construction standards and other specifications.
• Uses protective equipment such as insulated gloves, line hose, hoods, blankets and hot line tools for work with energized equipment.
• Installs, replaces and maintains service lines and cables to customers. Responds to reports of customer power interruptions. Locates and repairs faults.
• Records load and voltage readings with volt-amp meters, maximeter and recorders. Performs tests using phasing equipment, phase rotation tester, megger, ground resistance tester, cable fault equipment and other test devices.
• Participates in safety and first aid programs, tool and equipment inspections and testing.
• Maintains all tools and equipment pertaining to the trade.
• Trims trees that interfere with electrical systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education, including, Physics 30 and one of the following: Foundations of Mathematics 30, Workplace and Apprenticeship 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 (classes equivalent to the former Math A30/Algebra 20 and C30/Trigonometry 30 will also be recognized).
• Successful completion of Saskatoon Light & Power Pre-Apprenticeship Skill Assessment.
• Pre-requisite includes either completion of Saskatoon Light & Power Pre-Apprenticeship term or already enrolled in the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Program as a Powerline Technician. 
• Following appointment, enrol in and complete successfully, the Saskatchewan Power Lineman Apprenticeship Program and receive a Saskatchewan Power Lineman Apprenticeship Certificate and complete four years of on-the-job training.
• Possession of, or ability to successfully complete within 6 months after date of hire, a valid Saskatchewan Class 1A Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties including the ability to climb poles and towers and work outside under varying weather conditions.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Administrative Coordinator, this position performs general administrative duties for the Project Services section of the Facilities Management Department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Acts as the Receptionist, including answering telephone and in-person enquiries, arranging meetings, preparing agendas, and taking and transcribing minutes, as required.
• Processes, records and prepares Purchasing Orders, Quotes, Tenders and Proposals, memos and reports Distributes documents to other departments.
• Maintains office files and ensures all information is entered in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Enters and edits vendor information in the appropriate program.
• Prepares a variety of correspondence for internal and external use.
• Orders supplies as required.
• Enters, tracks and verifies vacation balances, hours worked and other related payroll information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education.
• Graduation from a recognized business college.
• Typing speed of 55 w.p.m.
• Two years' diversified general office experience.
• Knowledge of business English and arithmetic.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Ability to make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with suppliers, the public and other civic employees.
• Skill in the care and operation of office equipment, including a computer with word-processing, spreadsheet and database (SharePoint) software.