Under supervision of the Assistant Chief (Support Services), this position coordinates the inspection, maintenance and repair of all Department equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receives, prioritizes and processes work orders.
• Performs inspections, repairs and maintenance on department equipment, such as self-contained breathing apparatus, fire hose, thermal imaging cameras, detection equipment, dive gear and self-contained underwater breathing apparatus.
• Performs inspections, repairs and maintenance on department turnout clothing, helmets, boots and related personal protective equipment.
• Assists with the development and implementation of a computerized tracking system for all department equipment.
• Performs metal fabrication and welding duties.
• Purchases materials, supplies and equipment, as required.
• Prepares materials and labour estimates, as required.
• Ensures adherence to proper safety procedures and the use of proper protective equipment.
• Works with Department staff to ensure all equipment and work meets applicable standards.
• Works with crews in the performance of annual hose testing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements: 

• Grade 12 education.
• Five years’ related general maintenance experience.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Successful completion of, or ability to complete successfully, a department-approved self-contained breathing apparatus maintenance and repair certification program and ability to maintain certification.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: 

• Thorough knowledge of tools, equipment, construction methods, buildings systems operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of standards and methods of servicing department equipment.
• Knowledge of department purchasing procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all department divisions and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Skill in the operation of a computer for equipment tracking.
   

This position provides professional, confidential and administrative executive coordinator support to the Director and Division.  Supervises the administrative staff to ensure consistent and efficient delivery of administrative services.

Reports to the Director of Communications & Public Engagement. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides executive administrative support to the Director and Division. Acts as the Director’s representative on various work teams/committees.
• Supervises Division administrative staff to ensure consistent and efficient delivery of administrative services.
• Coordinates all administrative aspects of the Director’s office including scheduling appointments, meetings, filing, processing mail, procurement submissions and invoice tracking, and email and task assignment
• Formats, edits and coordinates the submission of all public and in-camera Division documents and reports prepared for the corporate Knowledge Base, Quality Management System, General Manager, City Council and Standing Policy Committees so they comply with corporate standards.
• Prepares, edits and circulates a variety of correspondence, including those of a confidential nature, on behalf of the Director and senior staff. 
• Prepares and distributes agendas and materials for designated management and committee meetings.  Records meeting minutes and provides administrative support for meetings of a confidential nature.
• Coordinates preparation, distribution and completion of the annual performance assessments of all staff in the Division. 
• Monitors the Records Management Process to ensure that document filing complies with the corporate standard.
• Coordinate the development of internal and external correspondence and communications such as intranet, Division SharePoint team site, newsletters, annual reports, business plans, brochures, work plans and other reports so that they comply with corporate standards
• Reviews, screens and expedites telephone, written and in-person enquiries and determines appropriate action.
• Plans and coordinates special events for the division.
• Performs duties of the other administration staff, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements: 

• Grade 12 education.
• Graduation from a recognized business college.
• Typing speed of 55 w.p.m.
• Four to six years’ related senior secretarial and administrative experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: 

• Demonstrated ability in supervising staff.
• 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 with the public and other civic employees.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Skill in the use of a computer with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including SharePoint.

Requires Security Check

Under the leadership of the Recreation Technician 8 and 10, this position performs lifeguard duties and provides instructional lessons in accordance with the health and safety procedures and standards established and/or adopted by the City of Saskatoon.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides instruction using effective and appropriate teaching methodology and safe participant procedures for aquatic programs. 
• Prepares lesson plans for swimming lessons according to instructional standards. 
• Completes worksheets, takes attendance, and completes participant progress reports. 
• Safeguards public admission and rental group activities and responds to emergency situations according to standards. 
• Participates in the in-service training programs established to maintain fitness levels and lifeguard standards. 
• Maintains a hazard-free, clean, and safe pool and work area. 
• Provides education to participants and the public about safety in and around the water, e.g. bulletin boards, handouts and tours. 
• Conducts daily safety checks of play equipment, emergency first aid equipment, and performs daily water tests. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Grade 10 education. 
• Possession of the following valid qualifications: 
  • Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Certification (Pool Option), 
  • CPR Level C; - Red Cross Standard First Aid or Aquatic Emergency Care Award; 
• Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Certification. 
• Lifesaving Instructor Certification.
• Six month’s related experience instructing and as a lifeguard preferred. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of current lifeguard techniques, including first aid and emergency procedures, and instructional techniques, methods and practices. 
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, peers, supervisor and the public. 
• Ability to demonstrate skills and techniques required and maintain fitness level necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with supervisor, staff and the public.
• Ability to apply theory to practical learning situations. 
• Ability to evaluate and adjust lesson plans to meet the participant needs.
• Ability to work with the assigned, designated participant group. 
• Ability to exercise good judgement and provide direction during emergency situations. 

Requires Security Check

Additional Requirements

Hours of Work:

• Weekly Hours: Hours will vary based on availability and operational needs

Under supervision of the Supervisor VI, this position operates a variety of equipment used in the Roadways and Operations and the Water and Waste Stream Divisions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates various types of equipment, including a sweeper, asphalt distributor, asphalt planer, compaction equipment, skid-steer loader, sidewalk ploughs, asphalt patching units, truck snow ploughs and various trucks.
• Performs minor maintenance, servicing and cleaning of the equipment on a regular basis.  Assists the Mechanic and Welder with repair of equipment, as required.
• Maintains appropriate service records.
• Records the data required for the Maintenance Management System.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements: 

• Grade 10 education.
• Three years' experience operating various types of equipment.
• Successful completion of Operator Certification.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 1A Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid first aid certificate.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: 

• Knowledge of the methods, materials and procedures used in repairing and maintaining streets and sidewalks.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the safe and efficient operation of the equipment.
• Knowledge of the work activities performed by the Roadways & Operations Division.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.

Requires Security Check

Additional Requirements

Shift work and weekend work may be involved.
 

This position coordinates the various accounting and control functions of the Division and ensures appropriate accounting records are maintained and reports produced as well as ensuring proper cash handling procedures are documented and followed throughout the Corporation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day activities, and supervises the staff, of the revenue and accounting clerical Sections.
• Ensures the day-to-day integrity of management and operating reports generated by Department systems and monitors the maintenance management system on an on-going basis.
• Participates in the development of financial business systems, ensuring adequate internal controls are present.
• Collects, compiles, analyzes and reports financial and operational data for senior management, including analysis of assigned reserves.
• Provides daily support and information, related to the financial management systems, to other staff.
• Assists with budget preparation, expenditure analysis and financial planning.
• Monitors and reports, in conjunction with other managers, the financial status of capital projects.
• Participates in staff training related to the implementation of financial management systems.
• Reports regularly, or on an exception basis, identifying actual achievements compared to the desired results and analyzing the causes of the variances.
• Reviews and participates in developing and justifying rates, and prepares necessary justification and reports to Council.
• Organizes and controls Transit year-end processes and reporting activities.
• Assists with reporting and preparing claims that are cost-shared with government and agencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in a related discipline.
• Possession of a professional accounting designation; i.e. CPA.
• Four to six years’ progressively responsible, related experience in financial and management analysis and reporting. 
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of financial and cost accounting.
• Considerable knowledge of business process analysis and system design and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accounting and financial reports.
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports of a specialized nature.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Ability to direct and support staff in achieving identified results.
• Ability to provide leadership and empowerment to achieve results through others.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to negotiate agreements through problem-solving, consensus, stakeholder involvement and dialogue.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and writing.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of Windows word-processing and spreadsheet software.

Additional Requirements

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates various types of equipment such as trucks, front-end loaders and motor graders in the Roadways section.
• Maintains and services equipment being operated.
• Assists with the training and instruction of proper operating and servicing procedures.
• Maintains appropriate service records.
• Assists with the servicing of equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience and Requirements: 

• Grade 12 education.
• Five years' experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 1A Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid first aid certificate.
• Successful completion of, or ability to complete successfully, the core training module for heavy equipment operation.
• Successful completion of, or ability to complete successfully, the backhoe/ excavator training module to be eligible for certification.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: 

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the safe and efficient operation of the equipment, and the uses and maintenance characteristics of the equipment.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials and parts used in repairing and servicing equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to observe and analyse the operating capability of other operators, and to instruct and train in the process involved.
• Ability to perform the services required to assist the mechanical or service staff.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.

Additional Requirements

Shift work and weekend work may be involved. 

Under supervision of the Education and Environmental Performance Manager, this position coordinates environmental programs, plans, and projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers various corporate and community programs related to environmental initiatives such as Student Action for a Sustainable Future, Healthy Yards, Environmental Cash Grant, Yellowfish Road and Sanitary Sewer education, and other new environmental projects and programs.  
• Works closely with communications staff and contractors to facilitate the development of communication campaigns to support programs and communicate environmental messages.  This may involve creating content, reviewing materials, updating the website, and delivering education at public events, community meetings, or exhibits. 
• Monitors and measures environmental programs and other environmental performance metrics and develops, prepares, and presents reports.
• Acts as a liaison for the Sustainability Department with community associations, environmental organizations, City departments, and other agencies and organizations involved in environmental initiatives.
• Serves on various committees to elicit Saskatoon resident cooperation and participation in the implementation of various environmental programs and projects.
• Assists with securing project funding from both internal and external sources, this may include preparation of and reporting on grant applications and preparing internal reports and memos.
• Assists in the development of strategic and business plans on environmental and sustainability initiatives by working with consultants, advising on content, and facilitating reviews and advice from other City staff.  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
   

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in a related field.
• Four years' experience in environmental sustainability field related to environmental programs, and/or community education.  
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating safe driving record.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of environmental education,  program development and program delivery.
• Knowledge of research, planning and evaluation processes as they relate to environmental projects and programs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including preparing and presenting complex technical reports.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with civic staff, civic officials, representatives of other agencies and the public.
• Skill in critical thinking and problem solving.  
• Skill in the operation of a computer with Microsoft Office software.

Additional Requirements

Evening and weekend work may be required on occasion.