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Main Purpose and Function
The Engineering Assistant II performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks related to processing Development, Building, and Street Use Permits. The work includes assisting with the review of plans and applications for residential and commercial sites to ensure departmental and by-law compliance, updating and coordinating site inspection records and documents, and performing field investigations to assess development site conditions.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Routes and tracks development plans within Engineering Services
• Receives and responds to inquiries from applicants and assesses complexity
• Sets up site folders for active construction sites
• Calculates various development fees 
• Reviews and interprets technical designs
• Estimates costs for smaller scaled assets 
• Reviews development and building plans
• Supports functions at the Engineering Client Services Counter
• Updates and maintains electronic databases 
• Provides general support to Development and Building Site Inspection sections
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by related technical courses or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of relevant by-laws, codes, acts and regulations governing the work 
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to perform calculations based on technical drawings and fee schedules
• Ability to perform thorough, complete, and accurate work
• A working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook 
• Knowledge of electronic filing systems, such as VanDocs and POSSE
• Good writing skills to maintain accurate records 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with internal and external contacts
• Ability to research and analyse information to make technical recommendations
• Ability to work well in a team and business environment 
• Ability to work under tight timelines and handle multiple tasks 
• A current and valid BC driver’s license is preferred 
• Experience with GIS, AutoCAD and the City’s electronic permitting computer programs or related systems is an asset

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: January, 2025 

Position End Date: October, 2025 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-017: $31.66 to $37.20 per hour

Application Close: December 13, 2024

Main Purpose and Function

This position will play a major role in the support and enhancements of the City’s 311 Customer service applications (EM Pro / Verint) as well as a supporting role with Enterprise Service Management systems (ServiceNow), and will be responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of business systems, plus its related solutions and utilities, integrations, and reports.

This role will be more front-end focused but will require knowledge of back-end development as well. Application development will employ a variety of languages and platforms, but will primarily leverage Javascript and React Native and JQuery frameworks. Experience with other languages, frameworks and environments such as SQL Server (SSRS), .NET, Oracle, SOAP, RESTful API are an asset.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, test and maintain applications and tools, and have responsibility for all aspects of systems documentation and reporting, security, data integrity and implementation. 
• They may also work with other systems with functional or operational ties to EM Pro and ServiceNow or its supported business lines, such as integrated applications or new solutions to be introduced to support team’s work scope. Our systems’ operational support role is expanding. 
• The Programmer/Analyst will participate in reviews of the use and application of information technology standards and procedures and liaise with 311, business unit and IT analysts to maintain consistency and continuity of the City's technology and information base.  
• The Programmer Analyst may prepare and deliver oral and written presentations.  Duties also include keeping abreast of current software and hardware developments and training of systems and user personnel. 
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned 

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Completion of a Computer Systems Technologies two year diploma course at a technical institute plus sound experience in programming; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Windows operating systems (Windows 2018 Server and above) and related technologies (IIS, Active Directory), Oracle and SQL Server
• A combination of SQL, .NET, and JavaScript. Knowledge of C# is an asset.
• Development and maintenance of enterprise applications (e.g CRM, ERP) and preferably related to call centres or asset management, running in an ASP.NET environment.
• SOAP and RESTful application API
• Integration and data-transformation between different software systems
• Migration of legacy applications data into new enterprise system, familiar with data transformation concepts and methods.
• Reporting creation tools, preferably SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or Power BI.
• Experience with system-specific configuration tools, such as EM Pro (Verint) or ServiceNow, is an asset. 
• Proven self-starter who is able to exercise considerable independent judgment while working under minimal supervision. 
• A combination of strong business systems analysis and technical skills, data modelling skills, experience in the development and maintenance of computer systems and integration of applications and databases across platforms is highly desirable.
• Outstanding interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills, at both the technical and non-technical level
• Ability to be a team player, deal with changing and competing deadlines within a multiple task environment are required.
• Considerable understanding of relational database, services, and web programming concepts.
• Experience in a municipal or public-sector environment, preferably with exposure to Customer Service, Enterprise Service Management-related applications is desirable.
• Ability to meet transportation requirements. 

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: IT, Digital Strategy & 311 (1070) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: February, 2025 

Position End Date: January, 2027 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-027: $47.62 to $56.27 per hour

Application Close: December 13, 2024

Main Purpose and Function

The Senior Electrical Engineer manages the delivery of annual electrical work and manages the Electrical Design team, including delivery of electrical drafting, design and engineering services. The position establishes and implements electrical technical specifications, standards and related work processes.

The position reports directly to the Associate Director, Electrical Design.  The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible to oversee the electrical design teams. This position is required to deliver timely, quality services to clients internal and external to the City of Vancouver, including but not exclusive to other sections within the Streets division, Electrical and Traffic Operations, Streets Activities, Sustainability and Utility Management Branch, Transportation Division, particularly the Traffic and Data Management branch and Transportation Design branch, other City Departments, and developers and consultants. The position also partners with external stakeholders with BIAs, BC Hydro, and Coast Mountain Bus Company.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Leads the Electrical Design staff in delivering on strategic objectives and the continuous improvement of services related to the City’s electrical infrastructure. 

Asset Management:

• Assists in prioritization, administration and execution of the electrical infrastructure capital plan (approx. $4M annually), working in partnership with the Divisional Asset Manager/Engineer and Operations
• Ensures asset management strategies and plans are established for all electrical infrastructure

Operations Management / Financial:

• Assist in managing operating budget
• Assist in managing the capital budget, ensuring work plans are executed in order to fully spend annual capital allocations in alignment with priorities and needs
• Develops budget requests to optimize asset management principles while aligning with City priorities
• Explores and implement more cost effective ways of delivering services

Human Resources:

• Oversees and directs the work plans of exempt and unionized staff, assigning and re-distributing duties as required to ensure the efficiency and optimization of staff work plans
• Develops, implements and monitors quality control processes and procedures for all services provided by the electrical design section (PGA and PMF)
• Adopts and implement HR processes, including but not limited to, attendance management program and performance management requirements
• Ensures adherence to fair and consistent practices in alignment with the collective agreements, the Branch Community Agreement and the City wide policies

Programs and work plans:

• Develops and implements program work plans
• Partners with the other branches (such as Traffic and Data Management, Transportation Design, Streets Activities, Streets Use Management, Utility Management, Sustainability Branch etc and provide resources to deliver design/review and construction services
• Oversees and directs the delivery of electrical capital projects including the design and construction phases, in accordance with the Engineering Project Management Framework
• Coordinates with internal and external customers to ensure that design services are provided in a timely and suitable manner, meeting project schedules
• Develops business cases and provides strategic analysis to new and emerging initiatives
• Ensures use and sustainment of corporate IT systems to manage information, including asset management, financial management 

Technical work:

• Establishes and maintains the City’s electrical specifications and drafting standards
• Ensures all necessary regulatory requirements are met related to Electrical design

• Leads technical resource for electrical design related to street lighting, Traffic Signals and power-related design
• Manages the technical staff to ensure delivery in accordance with standards, regulations and specifications
• Ensures the delivery of electrical design aligns with the design and construction standards and requirements
• Seal (as a P.Eng.) electrical designs generated under direct supervision.  Serves as Engineer of Record for electrical designs.
• Conducts internal Audits and lead and prepare the team for external Audits

Safety and Training:

• Ensure safety program and standards are in place and followed by staff
• Ensure Remote work Book is current and Requirements are met.
• Make sure check in, check out times and supervisory checks are performed

Continuous Improvement:

• Sets, tracks and analyzes operational performance goals and metrics, including costs and turnaround times as well as corporate green operations targets.
• Identifies industry best practices in electrical design specifications and capital program delivery, and implement within section
• Engages staff, management, clients and partner departments about how Electrical design can improve and better serve stakeholders
• Provides ongoing review and decision making with respect to staffing and employee engagement

City Representation:

• Participates and partners with other government, public and private organizations related to the City’s practices with electrical design
• Prepares and presents Council reports on electrical engineering issues
• Represents the City on other committees and working groups
• Responds to FOI and legal services requests
• Responds to resident requests
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a Professional Engineer designation and minimum 6 years related experience in design and construction project engineering work, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience managing staff and HR issues in a union environment.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia.
• Project Management Credentials (PMP) or equivalent is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles, standards, and specifications, as they relate to the municipal environment
• Working knowledge of Professional Governance Act – EGBC and Project Management Framework
• Ability to lead and review the work of a technical design team.[FF1] 
• Ability to manage and lead a diverse team in a unionized environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Organizational and time management skills in a high volume and fast paced environment
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work and think strategically, including experience with business case composition and evaluation, strategic planning and development and implementation of Key Performance Indicators
• Ability to work independently with little supervision from Associate Director

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 3 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program. However please note that during the onboarding period, the position will be 5-days per week in office.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: January 2025

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-091: $111139 to $138924 per hour

Application Close: December 13 2025

Overview

Overview

As a member of the Personal and Business Banking Team, you’ll partner with Financial Advisors to help high value clients secure their futures and set up their businesses. As a Financial Services Associate in the Imperial Service Team, you’ll provide administrative and client support to seek business growth opportunities. You'll create strong working relationships while making a difference in your clients' financial success. You’re flexible to work our banking centre hours which may include evenings and weekends. To help deliver a great client experience, you’re flexible to work at multiple banking centres within a reasonable travel distance. 

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time.

How you’ll succeed 

• Client engagement - Leverage your knowledge of cash management, credit, investment and wealth protection to answer questions and provide information to clients. Partner with your Financial Advisor to help clients meet their financial goals. 
• Problem solving - Listen, ask questions, and put yourself in the client’s shoes. Act like an owner by taking accountability for client issues, and know when to lean on others to find solutions. 
• Organizational skills - Prepare client files, booking appointments, and maintaining schedules. Help team success by improving team productivity and proactively uncovering business opportunities.

Who you are

• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it’s the right thing to do.
• You engage with your heart and mind. You care about people and respect different perspectives. You listen to and learn from the experiences of others.
• You’re passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity.
• You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.
• You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge. You have a strong sense of curiosity.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

*Subject to program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Expected End Date

2025-01-07

Job Location

Richmond-Three West Centre

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Growth, Client Issue Resolution, Client Service, Customer Experience (CX), Financial Products, Post-Sales Support, Product Knowledge

Overview

Main Purpose and Function

The position performs technical duties related to traffic safety: using AutoCAD to develop sign and traffic control plans; reviewing and interpreting designs; development of Form 1s for signage and paint markings; reviewing and analyzing data from ICBC and other partners; maintaining databases and metrics as necessary; performing pedestrian, cyclist, traffic and transit studies (which may require shifting work hours to accommodate); conducting traffic safety investigations for all road users; and undertaking other related duties as required. The position responds verbally and in writing to citizen questions or concerns related to safety around schools and communicates with partners as necessary. The position may also research, analyze and prepare written responses to litigation inquiries.  

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

Supervisory

• Supervises work of EA I’s in the creation of sign, paint and traffic control plans.

Research and Analysis

• Conducts research, field studies/survey and analysis for curbside and street regulations to make technical recommendations;
• Consults with Transportation branches, Streets and Electrical Design branch, the business community, and external stakeholders to identify solutions and make recommendations to the Traffic Safety Engineer for curbside regulations, paint markings, pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements

Design

• Designs engineering plans of moderate complexity with AutoCAD
• Uses AutoCAD to design new and/or custom guide signage
• Reviews and interprets technical designs

Coordination/Consultation

• Responds verbally and in writing to citizen questions or concerns related to safety around schools and communicates with partners as necessary
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented with technical courses in engineering, transportation or a related field plus some related experience or an equivalent combination of training or experience. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to perform elementary drafting including knowledge in using AutoCAD
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, Excel and Word in particular, but also PowerPoint
• Sound knowledge of electronic filing systems, such as VanDocs
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with internal and external contacts
• Ability to problem solve with accuracy and detail
• Ability to research and analyse information to make technical recommendations
• Ability to work well in a team and business environment with little or no supervision
• Ability to work under tight timelines and handle multiple tasks
• Class 5 BC Driver's License is preferred

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: January, 2025 

Position End Date: October 7, 2026 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-017: $31.66 to $37.2 per hour

Application Close: December 6, 2024

Main Purpose and Function
The Utility Maintenance Worker prepares and operates outdoor pools, water features, and water parks and performs routine to skilled maintenance, repair and cleaning of Vancouver's pools and community/recreation facilities.
 
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
•    Responsible for a variety of functions related to the operation and service of swimming pools, pool chemical controllers, pumps, filtration and related equipment.
•    Performs and coordinates routine janitorial functions including cleaning change rooms and washrooms; washing & waxing floors, replenishing supplies, collecting and transferring refuse.
•    Performs minor maintenance tasks including lubricating, cleaning, and painting stationary equipment found in various facilities.
•    Maintains building standards and monitor building security and safety.
•    Assists a Maintenance Technician in the maintenance of mechanical equipment related to swimming pools, water features, water parks, HVAC, or other related mechanical equipment.
•    Vacuuming of pools and safe handling of chemicals.
•    Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
 
The successful candidates must be prepared to work in various locations within the organization and have availability to meet varied shift requirements including: morning, day, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts.
 
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
•    Completion of a recognized certification program in building services work and some related experience
•    Pool Operator Level I and II
•    Applicants must attach a copy of the required certifications to their application
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•    Working knowledge of water filtration equipment and disinfection systems
•    Working knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment used in janitorial and building maintenance work
•    Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public groups and users of the facility to ensure observance of the rules and regulations
•    Ability to observe equipment in operation and report on any malfunctions
•    Ability to operate water filtration equipment and any other tools or equipment associated with the work ( Pool Vacuums, Blowers )
•    Good health and strength sufficient to perform a variety of manual tasks in janitorial and building maintenance work
•    Above average manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude
•    Observes stationary equipment and related controls, logs gauge readings, and reports malfunctions to the superior
•    Ability to lift items up to 22.5 kg

Drivers License and Record Checks

Candidates must attach the following records and satisfy the City’s driving requirements to be considered for this role:

• Copy of your three-year ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) directly from ICBC dated within 30 days of this posting
• Copy of your three-year ICBC Driver’s Claims History directly from ICBC within 30 days of this posting
• If you have less than three years driving experience in BC, a request must be made for out of province/country abstract and claims history

Business Unit/Department: RealEstate Env & Fac Mgmt (1100) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: January 2025 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-014: $28.1 to $32.92 per hour

Application Close: December 6, 2024

Application deadline: Posted until filled 
Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Safe Step Walk-In Tub Company (a Ferguson company) has experienced unprecedented growth. It has been overly committed to providing our customers with the industry-leading safety, comfort, and independence they deserve. As the nation’s top walk-in tub/shower company, our products are made to the highest manufacturing standards, and our customer service is unmatched. We call it the Safe Step Difference. 

If you’re considering investing in your future, look no further to discover why the Safe Step Walk-In Tub Company is the only choice. We purposely employ dedicated team members who naturally desire to provide life-changing service to our customer base across the US and Canada. Every day, we do our best to give our best to those deserving of the same. 

We seek top talent to process inbound telephone calls and respond instantly to internet leads, setting in-home sale appointments for our Safety Specialists. Inbound phone calls and outbound call responses to internet leads are the first step to create sales opportunities and ultimately helping seniors retrofit their homes to age in place. If you are hard-working, dedicated, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, Safe Step Tub Inc. is an ideal place for you. Apply today! 

What’s in it for you?

• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package starting the first day of employment.
• Career development and training opportunities
• Life insurance, disability and wellness program
• Retirement savings programs including RRSP and DC pension with up to 5.25% employer contribution
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Bonus programs that include annual performance and profit sharing
• Employee discounts on top brands of plumbing and HVAC products
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Employee referral program

What you will do:

• Assists customers with detailed pricing proposals/quotes for products and services projects.
• Supports new sales opportunities through bid monitoring, prospecting and project research.
• Follow a systematized sales process designed to convert leads into in-home sales opportunities by listening, understanding the consumer’s needs, asking probing questions, overcoming objections, and securing details to aid in the eventual sale.
• Provides and develops documentation for customers to look at product information and solutions. Provide product and technical information to outsides sales to support generation of sales into the utility segment.
• Make a high volume of outbound phone calls to consumers who submitted a web form for information on our products with the intention of scheduling an in-home sales visit for the Sales Closer. Occasionally receives inbound phone calls for the same purpose.
• Communicates with internal and external resources, providing customer service and completing quotations, fulfilment of demand, ensuring on-time delivery of orders, providing engineering support, and troubleshooting other customer problems.
• Fulfills Sales Support activities for the Order to Invoice process, owning the customer interface for quality processes: corrective actions, Field Quality Reports.
• Adhere to Company compliance and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and requirements
• Regular and reliable attendance
• All team members work one weekend per month in rotation.
• Other duties as assigned

What you will bring:

• Experience working in a modern (automated) contact center is a must with an emphasis on consultative sales or lead-generation.
• Ability to collaborate with others and understand geography and lead-setting skills. 
• Proven track record of success in selling over the phone, consultative sales, lead setting, or other relevant contact center experience.
• Exhibits superior technical skills and ability to task switch between omni channel contact center software, a CRM, mapping tools, the Microsoft Office suite, and other cloud-based tools.
• Has excellent verbal communications skills, strong grammar, spelling and written skills, and a strong understanding of North American geography.
• Comfortable with receiving coaching in an individual or team setting and having your work product evaluated in real time.
• Willingness to thrive in a remote work situation where your contact with colleagues is 100% via video conference, instant messaging, and phone.
• Ability to multi-task across multiple software platforms during your workday.

Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Each resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months if other new and exciting opportunities arise that match your skills and qualifications.

Please note: This position requires the result of a satisfactory criminal record check.  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.