Reporting to the Manager, Development Planning or designate, the Principal Planner is responsible for providing professional planning expertise, judgement and recommendations, undertaking complex work projects, and processing development applications.

Responsibilities:

• Processing complex development applications such as subdivisions, condominiums, Official Plan amendments, site plans and rezonings;
• Coordinating and undertaking major complex planning project, tasks and studies either individually or as a leader of a project team;
• Implementing urban design guidelines, providing professional planning advice, including expert testimony at the Ontario Land Tribunal (O.L.T) and other such tribunals;
• Drafting reports, agreements and by-laws, and monitoring and interpreting legislation and policies;
• Participating in the development and maintenance of the City’s Official Plan, Zoning By-law and/or other planning instruments;
• Representing the Division/Branch/Department/City in various forums;
• Providing assistance to the Manager in the administration of the Division;
• Presenting to standing committees, council and to the public and outside agencies/groups;
• Participating in various Departmental/Corporate Projects;
• Supervising certain planning functions;
• Providing professional planning advice;
• Responding to inquiries from the public, development industry, landowners, Councillors, and staff;
• Liasing with staff, other departments, outside agencies and consultants;
• Performing other duties as assigned; and
• Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage and Trust.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills generally associated with the completion of a four (4) year University Degree in Urban Planning, plus a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional planning experience, preferably in a municipal environment; or have the equivalent combination of formal education and relevant experience
• Working knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office applications and related software and willing to train on specialized computer software related to planning matters
• Strong research, analytical and reasoning skills
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
• Ability to work on own initiative and adaptive to changing circumstances with limited supervision
• Possess a high degree of knowledge of provincial/regional planning legislation that affect the City

Posting End Date: 2024/04/22

Registered Professional Planner (RPP) accreditation is preferred. Ability to provide own transportation between work sites as required This position is eligible for hybrid work.

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check.

Please note that this is an open posting for temporary administrative opportunities that may arise. Your application will be kept on file for up to three (3) months and you may be contacted if an opportunity matching your qualifications arises.

Responsibilities may include:

• General office support including receiving and responding to requests and inquiries, screening and directing telephone calls, shipping and receiving, distributing mail and courier packages, photocopying, maintaining office supplies
• Filing of branch documents and maintaining information in accordance with the Corporate Records Management Program
• Process financial transactions for City services and programs, perform various related cash control and reconciliation functions
• Prepare, edit and format a variety of documents while ensuring that the Corporation’s accessibility standards are met
• Maintain and update databases and worksheets
• Process invoices and create purchase requisitions
• Arrange meetings, facility bookings and registrations, meeting minute preparation
• Performing other administrative duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills of generally accepted administrative practices and procedures normally associated with an Office Administration College Certificate, plus one (1) year of relevant administrative and customer service experience; or have the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Demonstrated customer service experience along with effective conflict resolution and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with the public and staff
• An ability to respond to inquiries by telephone, in person and in writing
• Established computer skills and experience in related software applications (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently, quickly and competently with frequent interruptions in a multi-task environment
• Possess a willing and co-operative attitude and have the ability to maintain the confidentiality of information, exercise judgement and tact in dealing with sensitive matters and responding to inquiries
• Personal qualities of maturity and reliability are required

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check.

The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day.

The Cybersecurity Specialist role is pivotal in fortifying the organization's digital assets and information security by proactively monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents.

The Cybersecurity Specialist contributes to the development and enhancement of cybersecurity policies and procedures. This position focuses on staying ahead of evolving cyber threats to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems. The primary goal is to strengthen defense mechanisms, conduct thorough risk assessments, and provide timely insights to maintain a resilient and secure IT environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, deployment, and maintenance of monitoring and network security systems
• Review and perform maintenance on existing server policy and process configurations
• Assist in deploying and configuring new servers within security and monitoring silos
• Participate in planning, developing, and deploying notification systems for performance, security, and health of systems
• Monitor security logs of servers and devices for risks, errors, or intrusions.
• Collaborate in responding to security events as necessary
• Thoroughly document details of cybersecurity incidents, including the nature of the incident, actions taken, and lessons learned. Maintain incident response documentation for post-incident analysis and reporting
• Contribute to the documentation of cybersecurity policies and procedures, ensuring clarity and adherence to industry standards. Assist in keeping documentation up-to-date to reflect changes in security practices and compliance requirements
• Document findings and results from regular security monitoring, generating reports for management and relevant stakeholders. Maintain records of security metrics and key performance indicators
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure documentation aligns with overall IT and cybersecurity objectives. Document collaborative efforts and knowledge-sharing within the cybersecurity team
• Enforce and maintain security policies across network devices, updating firewall rules and access controls
• Assist with Managing and configuring security appliances, while troubleshooting issues to ensure proper functioning
• Act as initial escalation point for other staff for Cybersecurity issues

Requirements:

• Four (4) year University degree in Computer Science with a networking, server infrastructure, or cybersecurity focus, or equivalent professional experience
• Certified in Cybersecurity ISC2 (CC) is preferred, or willingness to complete
• CompTIA Security+ certification is preferred
• Knowledge of Deployment Models in a Microsoft Server environment
• Extensive knowledge of Active Directory and Domain Administration
• Extensive network protocol and firewall knowledge
• Firewall manufacturer’s certification
• Extensive understanding of VLAN and tunneling configurations
• Relevant training in security related technology, risk mitigation and techniques

Posting End Date: 2024/04/16

This position is eligible for hybrid work.

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check.

Posting End Date: 2024/04/15

Reporting to the Manager, Talent and Organizational Development, the Human Resources (HR) Assistant is responsible for providing customer service to employees and supporting a variety of human resources activities, administrative responsibilities and overseeing records management for the branch. The Human Resources Assistant will provide general administrative support and customer service.

• Greeting visitors to the branch and responding to employee or external inquiries (in person, on the phone or via email) or directing to appropriate team member for assistance
• Prepare employment letters and correspondence
• Process mail, maintain branch attendance records and order office supplies
• Schedule meetings, support the branch budget and invoicing process
• Prepare health and safety committee minutes
• Research and respond to queries/surveys
• Maintain all branch files in accordance with the Corporate Records Management Program and City’s Records Retention By-law
• Support the recruitment process including distribution of employment postings, associated records management and database entries
• Prepare advertising requisitions
• Schedule candidate interviews/testing, administer testing etc.
• Administer the yearly service awards/employee recognition program
• Be a part of the wellness committee and support special projects, events and employee engagement initiatives
• Support the WSIB administration process
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Knowledge and skills normally associated with completion of a three (3) year college diploma in Business – Human Resources plus a minimum of two (2) years relevant HR and recruitment administrative experience; or have an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Working towards the designation of Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) is an asset
• Experience in relevant software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Versatile, Applicant Tracking Systems, online candidate testing platforms)
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills and a high degree of professionalism and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive situations
• Good organizational, administrative, reasoning, research and analytical skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently and effectively despite frequent interruptions

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check.

The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day.

The City of Oshawa is now accepting Aquatic Instructor/Lifeguard applications for positions. This is an open posting that is recruited to throughout the year.

Applicants invited to attend a Wet Interview will need to provide proof of 2 valid vaccination doses and government issued identification in order to be able to attend the interview.

Applicants selected to attend a Wet interview will be notified via email and phone. You will be required to provide the following prior to the interview :

• Proof of all 4 aquatic qualifications ( or proof of course enrolment) NL, SFA, LSI and WSI (plus any additional qualifications you hold)

Successful applicants will be required to attend mandatory staff trainings and orientations.

All training hours are paid at minimum wage as established by the Employment Standards Act.

The City of Oshawa strives to provide an environment that cultivates and supports the following core values: Authenticity, Courage, and Trust (ACT).

Responsibilities:

1. Delivery of learn to swim program

• Develop progressive lesson plans based on criteria specific to each level of the learn to swim program
• Demonstrate, instruct and lead participants through swim level specific skills
• Assess, evaluate and document participants progress throughout the program
• Provide verbal and written feedback on participants progress to parents/guardians
• Prepare and organize program equipment and supplies
• Perform safety check of equipment prior to being used
• Keep accurate participant attendance records
• Follow up with full-time staff regarding participants with extended absences

1. Ensuring public safety

• Enforcing policies and procedures of aquatics facility
• Monitor participants in pool, identifying risks/hazards and associate good judgement
• Educate the public on water safety with a focus on accident prevention
• Respond to emergency situations and provide first aid within the scope of training

1. Directly supervising the pool area

• Continuous scanning of the pool and surrounding area including the deck, hot tub and sauna and adjust zones as required
• Enforce policies and procedures of aquatics facility
• Monitor participants in pool, identifying risks/hazards and associate good judgement
• Educate the public on water safety with a focus on accident prevention
• Respond to emergency situations and provide first aid within the scope of training

1. Enforce and follow City of Oshawa policies and procedures and adhere to Ontario Public Pool Regulations, including but not limited to: admission requirement standards, emergency procedures, etc.)
2. In the absence of Aquatic Supervisor, perform pool opening and closing procedures and complete required checklists

Requirements:

Possess and maintain current ALL of the following aquatic awards (note, applicants who are currently registered in the courses below may apply, offer of employment would be subject to successful completion of the awards.

• National Lifeguard Certification (NL)
• Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C within 2 years of certification date (from a WSIB approved agency)
• Work a minimum of 6 hours per week, 4 of which are instructional hours, and at least one weekend shift per week. All hours are subject to program and operational demands. Priority will be given to those candidates with the most availability.
• Attend all mandatory training's and meetings,
• Good customer service experience and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with staff and the general public; good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Possess personal qualities of maturity, tact, discretion and have a willing and co-operative attitude
• Ability to work shifts as required
• Provide a current (within six months) Criminal Information Request prior to commencing employment
• Preference will be given to those with additional aquatic qualifications