Toronto is Canada’s largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, we are a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture. Join the award-winning Toronto Public Service as a Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) position within our Solid Waste Management Services.

 Major Responsibilities:

• Operates heavy motorized equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Operates powered vehicles and equipment, including rubber-tired and track-type front end loaders, backhoes, gradalls, roll-off trucks and tractor-trailers
• Secures open top trailers using straps, ratchets and crank handle to secure tarps
• Maintains vehicles in a clean and tidy condition and makes daily inspection, reports defects and maintains a Driver's Log, as required by the HTA and City policies
• Directs activities and may provide work direction to other staff
• Assists workers in various Transfer Station functions, including, but not limited to, loading and unloading of trailers, hook-up, cranking landing gear, and opening and securing trailer doors, etc.
• Shunting of tractors and trailers at Transfer Stations
• Installs or assists in installing equipment attachments
• Performs other related work as assigned

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class "A" Driver's License (with "Z" endorsement), and must qualify for the City's Equipment operating permits and requirements.
2. Recent experience and demonstrated ability in the operation of tractor-trailers, rubber tire articulated loaders, track loaders and back hoe generally as outlined in the responsibilities.
3. Ability to operate tractor trailers equipped with manual transmissions or automatic transmissions.

You must also have:

• Ability in the operation of construction/utility equipment, front-end loaders, heavy trucks, generally as outlined in the responsibilities.
• Knowledge and ability to perform running repairs on equipment, calibrate onboard weighing system and to maintain equipment and/or vehicle in operation in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
• Familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations that apply to this work and Provincial and City Traffic Laws and regulations for the safe performance of his/her duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to orient new staff on assigned vehicles/equipment.
• Ability to use or learn to use technical devices related to the position.
• Ability to communicate in relation to the job duties and deal courteously with the public.
• Must be available to work shift/weekend/overtime/on call duty, rotating shifts and emergency situations.
• Must be able to follow instructions, work independently or in a group.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• With the appropriate safety precautions, must be able to tolerate dusty, noisy, and odorous conditions.
• Must be physically capable of performing the required duties and be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be willing to take training and upgrading as required.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted

• Posting Period: 16-Dec-2024 to 03-Jan-2024

Major Responsibilities:
 

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• Performs specialized and senior level administrative tasks; including preparation, investigation, research, review, and the overseeing of projects.
• Communicates with various internal divisions in the coordination of projects and/or activities and liaises with external parties on administrative matters on behalf of the Directors.
• Identifies, screens/prioritizes issues and initiates responses on behalf of the Directors.
• Prepares and composes documents, summaries and reports.
• Prepares draft agendas, attends meetings, takes/transcribes/distributes minutes and provides status report to Directors on followed-up action items. Coordinates special events, workshops; coordinates meetings and schedules, and adjusts work plan to meet unscheduled events; organizes/coordinates and attends quarterly Management Team Meetings and monthly Manager Meetings.
• Provides work direction, training and guidance and acts as a resource to support/clerical staff.
• Reviews correspondence and contract documents for accuracy and conformity to policies and procedures and signing authorities.
• Locates/extracts and consolidates information required in reports and correspondence. Undertakes research/analysis and prepares reports on the various issues/findings.
• Organizes and maintains Directors' filing system.
• Prepares/processes documents and handles issues of a confidential/sensitive nature.
• Acts as Divisional liaison when dealing with Councillors and Division Heads.
• Handles enquiries regarding operational policies/practices, general public and stakeholder enquiries/concerns and deals with FOI requests in accordance with the City's FOI protocols.
• Assists in the preparation of briefs, presentation/meeting materials.
• Develops and maintains linkages and contacts with staff, Councillors, and other levels of Government, ABCDs, the public, and private institutions that have regular contact with Directors.
• Maintains an awareness of corporate/cluster/divisional administrative systems, issues and initiatives.
• Ensure that reports are finalized, and submitted to Council, Standing Committees and Community Councils adhering to closing deadlines.
• Identifies items for the Directors that have potential impact on operations, compiles background information on agenda items to ensure information is readily available to Director. Monitors and reviews committee and council agendas, flagging items of divisional impact and identifies these issues and initiates responses.
• Makes recommendation of new/modified administrative functions and their implementation.
• Follows up on Decisions of Council to ensure recommendations are adhered to.
• Provides follow-up to assignments given to management staff; provides status reports to the Directors.
• Assist in Budget information compilation of data for forecasting and co-ordination between sections/units. Monitors/maintains and balances petty cash fund, purchasing records, invoices and items requiring Directors' signature.
• Maintains records related to budget administration.
• Arranges business travel including conference registration, accommodation and cash advances. Reviews accuracy of expense claims
• Organizes and maintains policy and procedure manuals. Operates computers utilizing and manipulating a variety of software packages.
• Reviews, prioritizes, distributes and/or responds to Directors mail, e-mails and enquiries as appropriate.
• Manages the Directors' schedule; e.g. arranges business travel including conference registration, accommodations, schedules interviews, general meetings.
• Maintains various staffing records, such as attendance register, establishment lists, requests for staff, EOCR's and individual employee files, on behalf of Directors.
• Orders/maintains and oversees the purchase/lease regarding the inventory of office equipment/supplies and maintenance and liaises with computer/printer service contractors.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
 

1. Considerable experience performing administrative duties for a senior manager and divisional teams.
2. Considerable experience utilizing a variety of software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Time and Attendance systems (such as SAP and E-time/Kronos, among others).
3. Experience in preparing and formatting reports, correspondence and documents for Council, Committee and public hearings.
4. Experience creating presentations, drafting letters and memos and ability to organize, anticipate issues, and perform work with little supervision.

You must also have:
 

• Experience with filing systems and the management of large volumes of information both hard copy and electronic.
• Independent judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential business proposals and information as well as staff matters such as performance reviews and salary increments.
• Ability to utilize systems relevant to supporting the division such as E-time.
• Ability to take minutes of committee proceedings, to reply to committee questions on the wording of motions and to prepare final minutes of a meeting.
• Knowledge of City and Divisional policies and procedures, municipal government operations, council and committee proceedings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with politicians, business executives, senior managers and staff.
• A broad understanding of the services provided by the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division is an asset.

• Posting Period: 12-DEC-2024 to 19-DEC-2024

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Permits & Enforcement, the Project Manager will lead, manage and coordinate, projects and programs. In this role, the Project Manager will liaise and facilitate effective communication and coordination between City of Toronto divisions and Clients, which includes working with multi-disciplinary teams of internal and external stakeholders. 

Major Responsibilities: 

• Develops and implements detailed plans and recommends policies regarding program specific requirements.
• Manages, motivates and trains the unit’s staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
• Supervises the day to day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work.
• Authorizes and controls vacation and overtime requests, monitors and evaluates staff performance, and recommends salary increments and disciplinary action when necessary.
• Develops, recommends and administers the annual budget for the unit, and ensures that the unit’s expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations and administers all incoming revenues.
• Develops and manages key performance indicators for the specific programs.
• Provides project management in delivering and formulating policy and establishing procedures and priorities for a variety of administrative and technical functions related to program specific requirements, giving a high regard to customer service.
• Fosters internal team work and promotes inter-divisional coordination of efforts and efficiencies.
• Manages escalated complaints and liaises with various levels of staff in multiple divisions to address these issues.
• Builds targeted project communication plans and creates outputs to help promote various Permits & Enforcement initiatives.
• Liaises with elected officials, utility companies, public agencies, contractors, developers and the public with respect to permitting the use of the right of way and enforcement measures.
• Investigates and assesses complaints, including attending on-site meetings to resolve disputes.
• Represents the Transportation Services Division at various meetings with the public, elected officials, other divisions and other government officials, and other partnering municipalities.
• Coordinates program impacts with other divisions including ML&S, IT, Legal, Economic Development, Toronto Police Services, and Toronto Parking Authority.
• Ensures that work completed by contractors is measured and documented accurately and that payments are processed accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, Provincial Offences Act and all other applicable legislation, policies and practices.
• Prepares comprehensive correspondence, reports to City Council, standing committees and on policies procedures and complex issues.
• Co-ordinates approval of new installations, issuance of permits and directs enforcement of legislation for activities within the public right-of-way, including the maintenance of records and collection of fees.
• Develops Terms of Reference, scope of work, specifications and materials for projects and consultant requirements for all purchasing call documents including RFQ, RFP, REOI, and RFI, ongoing liaison between PMMD and program staff, undertaking briefings and site inspections during the proposal stage, evaluation of proposals recommendation of the selection of consultants for assigned projects, execution of legal agreements and contracts and ongoing contract management with selected vendors.
• Coordinates and manages projects, including program delivery, resource allocation, training and knowledge transfer, monitoring service standards and delivery levels. Ensures effective cross-divisional teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality, health and safety and organizational performance and continuous learning.

 Key Qualifications: 

1. Post-secondary education pertinent to the job function or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Considerable experience in a project management leadership role, delivering projects, activities and assignments from inception through to implementation with minimal direction while balancing political, community and other stakeholder interests.
3. Experience in the planning, supervising and directing the work of staff and contractors.
4. Possession of a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver’s License and the ability to pass a City of Toronto driver’s test.
5. Interpersonal and conflict management skills to work productively with staff, stakeholders, and contractors both internal and external to the organization.
6. Proficient with MS Office, database software packages and other corporate software applications.
7. Ability to organize, administer and develop schedules and budgets.
8. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with front line staff, senior staff, other departments and staff at various levels in other municipalities/government and the public.
9. Knowledge of relevant government legislation (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act).
10. Ability to consistently deliver on demanding assignments requiring critical judgement, analytical thinking, and problem-solving with creativity.

Under the supervision of the Captain, the Deckhand is required to perform duties of a varied nature on a vessel which include:
 

• Assists in docking/undocking operations.
• Handles mooring lines and assists in the mooring of vessels.
• Performs general maintenance and related work as assigned on vessels, ramps and docks.
• Assists passengers getting on and off the vessel, and crowd control.
• Participates in vessel emergency drills and exercises per assigned duties.
• Provides information to the public and responds to public enquiries.
• May be required to load and unload freight.
• May be required to collect tickets from passengers boarding the vessel and counts passengers, when required.

Key Qualifications:
 

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
 

1. Experience and versatility on Marine Vessel.
2. Must be in possession of and maintain a valid MED (Marine Emergency Duty Certificate) or STCW Basic Safety Certificate.
3. Must be in possession of and maintain a valid Marie Basic First Aid.
4. Must be in possession of and maintain a valid Marine Medical Certificate.

You must also have:

• Ability to handle freight and assist passengers boarding and leaving vessel.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Marine Occupational Safety & Health (MOSH) regulations that apply to this work.
• Must be physically capable of performing lifesaving and emergency duties.
• A Certificate of Fitness as prescribed by Transport Canada may be required.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be available to work shift/weekend/overtime.

Major Responsibilities:

• The Director of Nursing is responsible for the oversight, planning and coordination of resident care and providing management of nursing and personal care services to ensure an outstanding level of resident care in accordance with the policies of the LTC home and applicable legislation. Develops and implements detailed plans and recommends policies regarding program specific requirements including standards of resident care and nursing services policies and procedures, using a health promotion approach in planning activities.
• Develops a Human Resource plan for nursing and personal care, with an appropriate mix of registered and non-registered staff to meet the needs of the resident population. Ensures the competency of nursing staff; delegates clinical and non-clinical responsibilities to qualified staff in accordance with applicable legislation and College of Nurses of Ontario standards.
• Drives a safety culture supporting strong professional practice and makes recommendations related to evidence-based practice and clinical protocols.
• Provides overall leadership to the recruitment, selection, orientation, training, and retention of nursing staff; communicates nursing values and standards, motivates staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
• Supervises the day-to-day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning, and reviewing of work. Authorizes and controls vacation and overtime requests. Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
• Develops, recommends, and administers the annual budget for nursing and personal care, and ensures that the unit’s expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Directs the development, implementation and monitoring of resident care plans, programs, nursing care protocols and care delivery systems; researches and implements best practices based on evidence-based care information.
• Directs or conducts research in administrative, nursing, and resident care matters. Monitors the performance of the individual operating units and implements procedural and operational changes as required to improve efficiency and quality of care through Nurse Managers. Works closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team and other services within the Home concerning all aspects of resident care and service, to ensure high quality care and service delivery to both groups of residents and individual residents.
• Ensures compliance with the provisions of the Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act and other applicable legislation and the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care Facilities Program Manual relevant to nursing services.
• Ensures the preparation of all required correspondence, reports, statements, and records. Coordinates material management as related to Nursing and Resident Care. Assumes leadership responsibility and supports the development, implementation and maintenance of quality improvement activities, and the objectives, policies, and procedures for nursing services; evaluates the overall effectiveness of nursing services. Ensures that nursing assessments, observations and interventions are accurately collected and documented. Takes a proprietary role in ensuring historical recording of care and service, communicating with other members of the care team and ensuring that the health record is made available to them as relevant to their responsibilities. Ensures that confidentiality policies are maintained by nursing staff.
• Works co-operatively with other members of the home management team on professional matters and decision making related to resident care and service.
• Facilitates and participates in the development of community partnerships and linkages.
• Acts as a representative for the facility on committees within the community.
• Takes on-call for the nursing service 50% of the off-duty time to manage urgent customer service issues, nursing care needs, nursing staff scheduling needs, infectious outbreaks and risk issues identified within the home over the 24 hour, 7 day period. Shares Manager-on-site duty for weekend representation in the home.
   

Key Qualifications:

1.    Extensive experience in nursing management in a long-term care or continuing care/rehabilitation facility.
2.    Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.
3.    Baccalaureate in Nursing and certification in Nursing Administration or equivalent management experience as per Ontario Regulation 79/10 made under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act.
4.    Considerable experience in supervising, managing, motivating, and developing a diverse workforce in a fast-paced customer service-oriented environment with the ability to interpret and apply employment policies and collective agreements.
5.    Strong understanding of policies and related legislation or initiatives and their significance and potential impact.
6.    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
7.    Strong financial acumen, planning and organizational skills.
8.    Ability to manage competing priorities and demands in an environment with high expectations and frequent and competing deadlines.
9.    Demonstrated commitment to resident safety and quality improvement.
10.    Knowledge of legislation in Long-Term Care, as well as other government legislation in the areas of labour, employment, health and safety, human rights and provincial standards and classification for long-term care.
11.    Highly developed interpersonal, public, labour, and human relation skills to build and maintain effective relations and partnerships with all stakeholders.
12.    Excellent negotiating, conflict resolution, project management, strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
13.    Effective decision maker with a track record demonstrating innovation and results oriented leadership.
14.    Proficient in the use of various computer applications including Office Suite.
15.    Master’s Degree preferred.

• Posting Period: 09-DEC-2024 to 10-JAN-2025
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Recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2024, the City of Toronto promotes professional development and is committed to providing opportunities to lead, learn and grow. We value integrity, reliability, and fairness, and we embrace the diversity of the people we work with and serve.

The City of Toronto’s Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness team is growing!  Come join our team as a Disability Management Consultant, providing direct disability management services to our City divisions. 

Reporting to the Manager, Occupational Health, Safety & Disability Management, you will be a key member of a team of professionals providing a range of expertise, consultation and advice to management in all aspects of disability management and applicable collective agreements, policies and procedures. You are a solutions-oriented leader with considerable knowledge of occupational (WSIB) and non-occupational disability management, as well as short-term and long-term disability, return to work and attendance management.

What will you do?

• Participate on a team of People & Equity professionals providing consultation and advice to managers in all aspects of disability management.
• Provide consultation, interpretation and direct human resource services to a group of divisions in all areas of Disability Management such as planning, implementing, advocating, promoting and monitoring of occupational and non-occupational disability management strategies and programs.
• Responsible for all aspects of WSIB claims management utilizing the City's QuatroSafety system.
• Provide consultation on the assessment of return to work processes, accommodation and work modification needs. Provide guidance on an ongoing basis to management staff on disability matters, including consultation of return to work for injured or ill workers.
• Prepare regular summaries highlighting the progress of occupational and non-occupational disability management matters. Act as the client division's advocate and the City's representative with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, including at WSIB and Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal hearings.
• Ensure the development and/or facilitation of an array of training programs related to Disability Management. 

What do you bring to the role?

1. Post-secondary degree or diploma in related discipline, (i.e. Disability Management studies, Accommodation Management, Human Resources, Health and Safety, etc.), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Considerable practical experience in disability case management, workplace accommodations and consultancy for both occupational (WSIB) and non-occupational injuries/illnesses
3. Working experience with WSIB policies, practices and procedures, including knowledge of the WSIB and WSIAT appeals process (i.e. preparing written submissions and appearing at appeals). Experience in WSIB management for a Schedule 2 Employer is an asset.
4. Considerable experience with data management and reporting systems for disability management, such as Quatro Safety or equivalent.
5. A thorough working knowledge of obligations and requirements related to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and WSIB policies, the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations, collective agreement obligations, and sound human resources practices.
6. Excellent communication and human relations skills.
7. Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Excellent consultation skills at all levels within the organization.
9. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and maintain productive working relationships with managers, employees, union officials and external stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• We recognize the need for flexibility and offer a hybrid working environment that will provide you with an appropriate work-life balance required to thrive in today’s fast paced world.
• A strong benefits package which includes competitive salaries, vacation and other unique offerings.
• We offer an excellent defined benefit pension plan bringing added value to our overall compensation package through OMERS.
• We support ongoing learning and development and offer educational opportunities with tuition subsidies
• Opportunities to join and take an active role with City’s Communities of Inclusions comprised of employees who share a common identity, lived experience and/or set of interest and support each other’s professional development, sense of belonging and promote a culture of inclusion

NOTES: Other potential locations for future vacancies could include:  Scarborough Civic Centre, Etobicoke Civic Centre, Metro Hall or 4330 Dufferin Street.