Job Summary

Through deep knowledge of the clients business, people and organizational needs, the SR HR Business Partner (SRBP) effectively diagnoses issues, recommends solutions, and engages and brokers the appropriate resources to provide strategic HR services that support successful achievement of business objectives and goals across the organization. The SRBP will be accountable for providing strategic support to the multiple business lines within a highly complex organization. The SRBP will apply strong technical expertise, knowledge of the business and environment, and situation specific analysis to develop and implement new concepts, techniques, and standards to address organizational and people-related challenges across the City of Saskatoon. The SRBP is responsible for ensuring alignment between the business operations and HR practices and objectives. The incumbent has a keen understanding of the businesss strategy, providing dynamic solutions using experience, data analyses and organizational agility to guide decision making. This position will provide consulting and coaching to departmental leaders in order to support the Citys vision, mission and overall objectives. The Senior Business Partner acts as a trusted advisor for designated business groups across all aspects of HR. Reporting to the Manager, HR Business Partners, the SRBP works with leaders from the business as well as other HR areas to define needs, provide input to the development of people strategies, lead HR colleagues to achieve the strategy and translate the impact via measurable results.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Understands business strategy, assesses needs and barriers in order to drive business performance through development and delivery of people strategy and solutions
• Participates and represents HR in strategic business plan development and on-going business meetings / decisions with business line leaders. Identifies the right HR strategy and solutions to meet business objectives, provide strategic direction for the business.
• Partners with leaders to establish department objective by developing short and longer term people strategies and annual goal setting process to ensure alignment to business groups and strategic priorities
• Fosters and execute people related solutions aligned to enterprise priorities and plans
• Provides ongoing HR consulting services to employees and leaders on HR programs, practices, policies, legislation and regulatory requirements including interpretation of policy, identification of risk, impact to the business and recommend solutions using considerable judgement
• Provides coaching and counseling advice to managers and employees, and work to resolve employee relations issues quickly
• Participates in project teams, coordinate and implement initiatives while simultaneously ensuring proper communication and collaboration within business departments and with business partners
• Ensures alignment between people management strategies and the existing business policies and procedures
• Partners with stakeholders and business partners to ensure that the best practices are being adopted, ensuring the delivery of projects and key deliverables are met within the specified timelines
• Analyses and report on KPIs and trends related to human capital in the business and use the findings to develop strategies and solutions to issues that affect the business employee relations
• Reviews leadership capability across departments within the business and develop and recommend action plans accordingly, analyses human resources program activity, conducts performance analyses of the programs , prepares reports and proposals from findings and presents them to senior management for consideration
• Uses a data driven HR Business Partner strategy in making fact based decisions that have considerable impact to the business
• Maintains awareness of emerging trends and best practices within the business group and in external environment to ensure alignment of business objectives to people strategy
• Active in social, cultural and educational projects that reflect the values and beliefs of the business
• Monitors and challenge existing labour policies and procedures in the business, constantly ensuring alignment with the business's values
• Manages relationships with key third party providers to meet business challenges and identify business opportunities
• Facilitates smooth and effective communication between all levels of HR as well as stakeholders, business partners and workers union

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Commerce, Business Administration or related field from a recognized University. Educational and experience equivalences may be considered
• HR accreditation such as CPHR (Chartered Professional in Human Resource)
• 10+ years' progressively responsible experience in human resources related to a HR Business Partner
• Seasoned HR professional who can demonstrate relationship management breadth and influence in leading, planning and executing complex/strategic initiatives
• Solid foundational knowledge & demonstrated experience working across all disciplines of HR
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgement and decision making skills, with the ability to provide and support your recommendations.
• Demonstrated success in supporting complex HR and LR issues with Senior Leadership.
• Advanced capability in strategic human resources management, innovative and visionary planning and implementation, analysis and informed decision making, coaching and leadership and communications
• Demonstrable evidence of HR expertise and thought leadership
• Ability to effectively deal with day to day issues and move them forward while earning the right to be at the table early to provide expert counsel and consultation to business partners on their strategic plans
• Ability to prioritize high volume and effectively deal with competing priorities for multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a superior ability to make things happen through the use of impact and influencing skills
• Strong change management skills with demonstrated ability to act as a catalyst for change within a business
• Gravitates to work with multiple stakeholders including senior leaders
• Proven track record of delivering results by demonstrating the ability to take independent action with a strong sense of urgency
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Strong relationship, interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills
• Highly developed critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Self-motivated team player with high energy and ability to work independently
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

Job Summary

    Under supervision of the Clerk III, this position serves customers, who use recreation facilities, and performs a variety of functions including reception, general admission, program registration, and activity space rental.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Processes general admission, LeisureCard sales, program registration, activity space rental payment, locker revenue collection, parking permits, city cards etc., using an automated point-of-sale system, and receives customers entering leisure facilities. 
• Provides program and service information including schedules, program description, policy explanation, and facility rental information.
• Responds to related complaints and enquiries in accordance with established policy and procedure.
• Prepares shift revenue balancing report, balances transactions to report, balances cash float, and prepares a bank deposit.
• Processes program registration applications, class transfers and withdrawals according to Department policy. Forwards refund requests to supervisor for approval and processing. Prints class lists, as required.
• Processes booking requests for designated spaces for short-term use, e.g. rooms for meetings, informs the Clerk 10 of any rental requirements, and forwards all other rental/event requests to the supervisor. Initiates customer birthday party requests and forwards to supervisor for processing.
• Enters admission pass usage information and revenue summaries into computer databases.
• Performs general office functions such as filing and word processing, as required.
• Assists supervisory staff in providing shift orientation for new staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education. 
• One year related cash-handling experience in a customer service environment.
• Knowledge of accepted procedures for handling cash, balancing transactions, and completing revenue (cash) collection reports.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Ability to interact with customers and remain calm when dealing with customers during high volume periods.
• Ability to provide responsive customer service, and convey confidence and competence.
• Ability to maintain records and to make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Skill in the operation of office equipment and automated systems, including a programmed cash register.
   

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Job Summary

Under supervision of the Finance and Sales Manager, this position performs administrative and sales duties for the Saskatoon Land Department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of administrative functions for the Department, including, but not limited to, processing Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables, administering various rebate and incentive programs and taking minutes at divisional meetings.
• Maintains the Documentum filing system for the Department, including opening, closing and migrating files to storage.  Assists in maintaining a bring-forward system.
• Answers in-person and telephone enquiries concerning land availability and purchasing procedures.
• Communicates with purchasers, contractors, lawyers, other civic departments and the public regarding land sales
• Coordinates, prepares and revises lot sale packages for distribution to customers, through the sales room and various trade shows, and to builders upon request. 
• Maintains lot sale files and types a variety of correspondence regarding legal sale agreements, requesting title transfer and closing files.   
• Processes land sales transactions for single-family lots by preparing and accepting down payments, issuing receipts, and preparing lot sales agreements.
• Assists with the preparation of lot allocations and tender packages by gathering information and maps and preparing and placing advertisements.
• Assist with the Land Development/ Real Estate group with various administrative tasks as approved by Finance and Sales Manager
• Provide back up for the other Clerk positions as needed.
• Assists with the training of new staff, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training Requirements: 

• Grade 12 education.
• Graduation from a recognized business college.
• Typing speed of 55 w.p.m.
• Two years' progressively responsible experience related to land sales, including legal agreements and the tendering process.
   

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: 

• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge of business English, including land related terms and arithmetic.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the land development process including land titles, legal descriptions, interest calculations, easements, property grades.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with the public and civic employees.
• Ability to recognize and address problems quickly and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to manage and prioritize numerous tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and prepare reports from moderately complex records.
• Ability to interpret and to make decisions in accordance with established policies and practices.
• Skill in the operation of office equipment, including a calculator and a computer using Microsoft Office, SAP/Fusion, Land Inventory Management Software and Documentum.
   

Job Summary

This position performs professional engineering duties involving various aspects of transportation planning and engineering.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collects, compiles, analyses, and manages traffic data to complete engineering assessments, plan and design the operation of traffic control systems, and develop traffic calming devices.
• Utilizes traffic analyses software for intersection analysis, traffic simulation, and network optimization.
• Conducts level-of-service/capacity analysis and warrant calculations to ensure adherence to standards, bylaws and policies.
• Prepares roadway, intersection and corridor functional planning studies.
• Develops and maintains neighbourhood traffic plans.
• Provide transportation engineering services within the Transportation Division, to other civic departments, general public, external agencies and land developers.
• Represents the Transportation Division on planning, design, and construction projects led by other civic departments, external agencies and land developers.
• Provides engineering support to the Senior Transportation Engineer and the Engineering Manager.
• Assists in developing and maintaining engineering design geometric standards, and developing and maintaining transportation planning and engineering policies, bylaws, and guidelines.
• Assists in completing transportation engineering reviews of development applications, subdivision design and other submittals to the Transportation Division as required.
• Assists in the planning, design, monitoring, operation and maintenance of active transportation facilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
   

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training Requirements: 

• Degree in civil engineering.
• Four to six years’ progressively responsible professional engineering experience in transportation.
• Registration or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer with 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.
• Considerable knowledge of traffic engineering principles in an urban environment.
   

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: 

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, budgeting and financial procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including the ability to prepare and present complex technical reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with civic staff, civic officials, representatives of other agencies and the public.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Deputy City Clerk, Director of Information Governance, this position is responsible for the maintenance of the City Clerk’s Office records and bylaw processes. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with the implementation, monitoring and maintenance of the City Clerk’s Office records and information management system. Responsible for filing item packages and emails related to council or the department following Standing Policy Committee (SPC) and Council meetings.
• Prepares consolidated bylaws for distribution and ensures they are accessible to the public, employees, and council members in both digital and physical formats.
• Maintains comprehensive records of all bylaw amendments, consolidations, and repeals. Ensures all documentation is accurately filed and accessible.
• Process statutory declarations, Ministry approvals and ISC registrations
• Analyzes and identifies records to determine appropriate classification and retention
• Assists with policy amendments.
• Monitors and responds to incoming general inquiries from the public and providing accurate and timely information, including management of the City Clerk’s webmail.
• Assists with research and reference requests.
• Provides administrative support to the Deputy City Clerk, Director of Information Governance.
• Assists with the training of new staff, as required.
• Participates in ongoing records and information management training and education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Graduation from a business college or one year post-secondary business related certificate, including specific records and information management courses.
• Three year’s progressively responsible office-related experience, including records and information management experience.
• Thorough knowledge of record and information management concepts, policies and procedures and research techniques.
• Knowledge of The Cities Act, The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other relevant legislation, including municipal bylaws pertaining to the management of municipal records, access to information and protection of privacy.
• Demonstrated understanding of bylaw amendments and related concepts for bylaw consolidation.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally an in writing.
• Considerable knowledge of the organization of function of City departments.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Skill in operation of office equipment, including a computer with word-processing and electronic records and information management software.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Supervisor, this position performs unskilled physical maintenance and repair work usually and primarily performed outdoors.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of general labour tasks in selected areas of the City, including seeding, watering, mowing, fertilizing, weeding, spraying, pruning, cleaning, performing minor repairs and maintenance, hoeing, planting, picking up debris, and using and maintaining tools and lining playing fields.
• Assists with pest control and pruning operations, as required.
• Supports and promotes a safe and positive workplace culture through a variety of initiatives and activities.
• Supports and promotes the health and safety of employees in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations in addition to the City of Saskatoon’s Administrative Occupational Health & Safety Policies and departmental procedures. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education.
• Three months' related horticultural/agricultural experience.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Knowledge of the use of hand tools.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with the public and civic employees.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Traffic Operations Superintendent and/or Manager, this position supervises all activities performed by Traffic Signal Electricians.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises, organizes, directs, assigns and monitors the work of electricians engaged in the installation and maintenance of city-owned electronic equipment and systems, primarily involving traffic control systems, radio communication systems, inventory control and shop maintenance.
• Ensures the effective use of staff, equipment and materials through planning and coordination with the Traffic Operations Superintendent.
• Monitors, evaluates and prepares reports concerning established Electronics Shop work programs, work methods, equipment and quality control standards; recommends improvements when necessary.
• Evaluates the performance of subordinate staff through the monitoring of daily work activities and records.  Provides performance evaluations through the performance management system; takes remedial action when required.  Assists with the training of employees, including Apprenticeship, Technical and Safety training, to ensure performance standards are attainable.
• Ensures that work activities are performed in accordance with approved safety procedures and standards.
• Ensures that work activities are performed in accordance with approved construction and maintenance standards.
• Communicate with a variety of groups regarding signal projects including internal staff, various contractors, consultants, developers, surveyors and other utility groups.
• Assists with the preparation of the annual capital and operating budgets, including assisting with the preparation of monthly/annual reviews and cost reports.
• Ensures that all electrical installations are properly permitted through TSASK (Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan).
• Ensures work performed is in accordance to the CEC (Canadian Electrical Code).
• Ensures that new electrical service requests are submitted to SaskPower.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements: 

• Grade 12 education, including Math B30 (Algebra 30), Math C30 (Geo-Trigonometry 30) and Physics 30.
• Possession of a Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician Certificate
• Possession of a Saskatchewan Unrestricted Journeyperson Electrical License
• Five years' experience as a Journeyman with minimum 2 years’ experience working with Traffic Signals.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
   

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: 

• Thorough knowledge of equipment, materials and practises associated with all aspects of the installation and maintenance of traffic control systems.
• Thorough knowledge of construction, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the CEC (Canadian Electrical Code)
• Thorough knowledge of the Electrical Licensing Act 
• Considerable knowledge of WHMIS and other pertinent occupational health and safety standards.
• Ability to supervise, coordinate and develop subordinate staff.
• Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal courteously and tactfully with the public.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be listed as the Qualifying Journeyperson for the City of Saskatoon Electronics Shop Electrical Contractor License
   

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Development Review Manager, this position provides technical and interpretive customer service involving the review and approval of a variety of development permit applications under the provision of The Zoning Bylaw and The Planning and Development Act.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the review of development permit applications, including highly complex development applications such as Direct Control District applications. 
• Advises applicants verbally and in writing of specific items of non-compliance with the Zoning Bylaw, and negotiates with applicants to achieve bylaw compliance. 
• Approves and issues development permits accordingly and prepares and issues letters denying applications including the reasons for denial. 
• Reviews subdivision, rezoning, discretionary use, and condominium applications for compliance with the Zoning Bylaw and other municipal requirements.
• Responds to complex development related inquiries and provides accurate and consistent zoning interpretations to developers, architects, engineers, designers and the general public.
• Maintains effective relationships with members of the development industry;
• Maintains application file systems and records;
• Compiles and organizes statistical information on development applications and related revenues, and prepares information reports, including recommendations on policy and programs.
• Provides technical advice in the preparation of Zoning Bylaw amendments.
• Assists with the preparation of materials in connection with development permit appeals to the Development Appeals Board and the Saskatchewan Municipal Board.
• Assists with the Legalizing Existing Suites (LES) program. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Diploma in Planning Technology, Architectural Technology or related discipline with five years' experience in the application and enforcement of Zoning Bylaw regulations OR a Degree in Planning or related discipline and three years' experience in the application and enforcement of Zoning Bylaw regulations.

 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of city planning.
• Knowledge of applicable municipal bylaws and provincial regulations pertaining to land use planning.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with the public, the development industry, professionals in various fields, and other civic staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to solve problems and manage conflicts in a positive and timely manner.
• Ability to make clear decisions in a prompt and consistent manner.
• Demonstrated ability to use a computer with Microsoft Office software. 

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Deputy City Clerk, Director of Information Governance, this position is responsible for the maintenance of the City Clerk’s Office records and bylaw processes. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with the implementation, monitoring and maintenance of the City Clerk’s Office records and information management system. Responsible for filing item packages and emails related to council or the department following Standing Policy Committee (SPC) and Council meetings.
• Prepares consolidated bylaws for distribution and ensures they are accessible to the public, employees, and council members in both digital and physical formats.
• Maintains comprehensive records of all bylaw amendments, consolidations, and repeals. Ensures all documentation is accurately filed and accessible.
• Process statutory declarations, Ministry approvals and ISC registrations
• Analyzes and identifies records to determine appropriate classification and retention
• Assists with policy amendments.
• Monitors and responds to incoming general inquiries from the public and providing accurate and timely information, including management of the City Clerk’s webmail.
• Assists with research and reference requests.
• Provides administrative support to the Deputy City Clerk, Director of Information Governance.
• Assists with the training of new staff, as required.
• Participates in ongoing records and information management training and education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Graduation from a business college or one year post-secondary business related certificate, including specific records and information management courses.
• Three year’s progressively responsible office-related experience, including records and information management experience.
• Thorough knowledge of record and information management concepts, policies and procedures and research techniques.
• Knowledge of The Cities Act, The Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other relevant legislation, including municipal bylaws pertaining to the management of municipal records, access to information and protection of privacy.
• Demonstrated understanding of bylaw amendments and related concepts for bylaw consolidation.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally an in writing.
• Considerable knowledge of the organization of function of City departments.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Skill in operation of office equipment, including a computer with word-processing and electronic records and information management software.