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This position manages the accounting and administrative functions for the Saskatoon Water and provides technical advice to managerial and professional staff regarding budgets, cost control, finance, accounting and management information systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned staff; assists with hiring, establishes work assignments, assesses staffing needs, identifies and pursues other resources if necessary.  Plans and approves staff development.  Assists with performance management and, when required, disciplinary action.
• Ensures the day-to-day integrity of management and operating reports generated by financial systems.
• Participates in the development and implementation of financial management systems, e.g. time/attendance/payroll, maintenance management, job costing, purchasing and tangible capital assets, and ensures adequate internal controls are present.
• Collects, compiles, analyzes and reports financial and operational data, including variance analysis, for Senior Management.
• Provides consultation, support and information related to financial management for other Divisions.
• Assists with budget preparation, expenditure analysis, financial planning and the design and analysis of rates and fees.
• Monitors and reports, in conjunction with project managers, the financial status of capital projects.
• Participates in staff training related to the implementation of financial management systems.
• Analyzes financial management requirements and develops enhanced reporting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience Requirements

• Degree in related discipline.
• Possession of a professional accounting designation; CPA .
• Four to six years’ progressively responsible related experience in financial and management analysis and reporting.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• 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 direct and support staff to achieve identified results.
• Ability to provide leadership and empowerment to achieve results through others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff.
• Ability to be accountable for personal performance and the performance of staff.
• Ability to negotiate agreements through problem-solving, consensus, stakeholder involvement and dialogue.
• Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively, orally and writing, including the ability to prepare and present oral and written reports of a specialized nature.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of Windows word-processing and spreadsheet software.
   

This role will assist in carrying out business intelligence research and developing reports and documents to guide strategic planning and other strategy-related initiatives. The successful candidate will undertake and assist with activities pertaining to strategic and business planning, data collection of municipal information and documents, summarizing research, developing reports and presentations, and synthesizing a vast array of information and data into a brief. Additional administrative duties will be assigned as needed.
 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Business Intelligence Research: Conduct comprehensive research on municipal trends, opportunities, issues and challenges, and analyze internal and external data to provide actionable insights.
• Report Development: Develop executive summaries, detailed reports and interactive presentations that effectively communicate research findings and strategic recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic Planning Support: Support the Strategy Team with preparations for strategic planning workshops and meetings.
• Other Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of three years’ post-secondary education in a field of study related to policy, business, economics, finance, engineering or science. Other fields may be considered.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Experience with research would be an asset.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and business intelligence software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Under supervision 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 & 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; and
  • Lifesaving Instructor Certification is considered an asset.
  • Six month's related experience instructing and as a lifeguard preferred. 

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 the assigned, designated participant group.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and provide direction during emergency situations

Requires Security Check

Additional Requirements

Hours of work will vary based on availability and operational needs.