All jobs within 50 km around Kanata

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Facility Operations is to operate and maintain all City facilities and City-managed buildings, which represents approximately 900 buildings and includes police, fire, libraries, child care, paramedic posts, recreation, culture, public works, City Hall and other administrative buildings, long-term care facilities, and facility outdoor property. The Facility Operations units deliver facility management and maintenance services within assigned geographic and/or specialty areas.

You are responsible for performing duties associated with the operation and maintenance of all City facilities including but not limited to; minor maintenance and carpentry tasks, painting, grounds maintenance, snow removal, basic repair duties for facilities equipment and general housekeeping tasks while maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and customer service. You may be responsible to work rotational shifts including days, evenings and weekends. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 10

Up to one month of related experience

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• General facility cleanliness and safe work practices
• Cleaning chemicals and disinfectants and safe application/procedures
• Effective cleaning techniques
• WHMIS
• Customer Service principles
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to communicate effectively with the general public and staff
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Polite and punctual
• Possess the physical capability to perform the ongoing duties of the position
• Prepared to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Presentable to the public

JOB SUMMARY

Resident Care is responsible for the planning, coordinated development, management and implementation of long term care home nursing and personal care activities, programs, services and initiatives to the residents of a municipal long term care facility. 

In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, you provide nursing and personal care to residents, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 2 year community college Registered Practical Nurse diploma

Minimum of 6 months of related experience, preferably in a geriatric-gerontology or long-term care setting

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Basic knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations such as:  Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Nursing Act, Mental Health Act, Professional Misconduct and Controlled Act, professional standards, Code of Ethics, practice expectations 
• Infection control guidelines 
• Medication administration standards 
• Nursing documentation standards 
• Principles of verbal and non-verbal communication 
• Transfer and positioning techniques for persons requiring long term care
• General knowledge of computer software applications including word processing and mail applications (e.g.: Word, Outlook)
• Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Function as an effective team member
• Provide quality care using the knowledge, skills, judgement and attitudes needed to practice safely 
• Administer medications and perform nursing care procedures safely 
• Identify and report changes in resident condition or needs through observation of physical and mental condition/behaviour 
• Coordinate care activities of Unregulated Health Care Providers (Health Care Aides) in an effective manner that promotes quality resident care 
• Organize and prioritize workload 
• Maintain confidentiality and its application to resident records 
• Manage time effectively
• Strong organization skills
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Tact, initiative, good judgement
• Reliable, adaptable, patient, discrete, flexible
• Competence in medication administration
• Demonstrates respect for resident choice, privacy and confidentiality
• Adaptable to change
• Meets the physical demands of the job

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Long Term Care Services is to provide resident care based on the needs of individuals, as determined by medical, nursing, functional and psychosocial assessments, and on each resident’s expressed needs. The care provided in each Home includes specialized, restorative, supportive and palliative care for persons with dementia, disabilities and health problems who cannot live independently in their homes, and whose needs cannot be met in the community.

You are responsible for the delivery of quality, holistic, resident care through the administration and supervision of the Nursing Program and staff in a designated area, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Nursing (BScN)

Minimum of 1 to 2 years of related experience, preferably in a geriatric-gerontology or long term care setting

Post-basic preparation in gerontology is desirable

Membership in Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) is desirable

Canadian Gerontological Certification from Canadian Nurses’ Association is desirable

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Scope and purpose of gerontological nursing and functions/activities related to the nursing process
• Age related changes
• Ethical dilemmas and considerations
• Management of common chronic problems
• Specific needs of the older person and of cognitively impaired older person:
• Basic physiological needs (nutrition, elimination, hygiene, skin integrity, sleep & rest, sensory perception)
• Dementia care
• Safety and security needs
• Challenging behaviours
• Basic psychosocial needs (self-esteem, actualization, advocacy, support network, relationships with families)
• Infection control guidelines for RN’s and RPN’s
• Nursing documentation standards including Resident Assessment Instrument RAI-MDS
• Principles of rehabilitation and activation in care of the older persons or adults requiring long term care
• Pharmacology and medication use
• Medication administration standards
• Nursing goals: promotion, prevention, maintenance, rehabilitation, palliation
• Transfer and positioning techniques of persons requiring long term care
• Basic knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations such as: Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Nursing Act, Mental Health Act, Professional Misconduct and Controlled Act, Professional standards, Code of Ethics
• Principles of verbal and non-verbal communication
• Labour relations and collective agreements.
• Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work.  They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities.  Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours.

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Leadership Competencies
The City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization. 

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JOB SUMMARY

Hospitality Services is responsible for the planning, coordinated development, management and implementation of food, nutrition and environmental activities, programs, services and initiatives to the residents of a municipal long term care facility.  

You are responsible for  the preparation and/or serving of meals to residents, day centre clients, staff, and Meals-on-Wheels recipients, and for catering during special events; for the cleaning and maintenance of Food Services equipment and utensils; and for the disposal of waste, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement. Work is performed in accordance with Public Health regulations, Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021and Food Premises Act.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 1 year Food Service Worker program or enrolled and attending a Food Service Worker program at a College of Applied Arts and Technology with completion expected within the year.

Minimum of 6 months of experience in institution health care food service

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the Canada Food Guide, Ontario Public Health Act (Health Protection and Promotion Act: Food Premises), Fixing Long-Term Care Acr, 2021, Food Premises and the “Sanitation Code” for Canada’s Food Industry.
• WHMIS guidelines
• Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point guidelines (HACCP)
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Take direction, learn procedures, and perform routine duties
• Work under deadline pressures
• Alert, dependable, reliable and tactful
• Able to work under pressure
• Self-motivated
• Respects resident’s rights andprivacy
• Work effectively with others
• Organize work
• Lift safely and use aides where possible
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to push/pull over 30 lbs
• Work varying shifts (including: early, late and weekend shifts)
• Good personal hygiene

JOB SUMMARY

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services is responsible for the day-to-day operation of facilities and service delivery for recreation venues and programs, parks & recreation policies, and programs for cultural services. Ensures the operations, processes and services are customer-centric and efficient. The units deliver community recreation programs through geographically aligned areas across the City, aquatic, sport and physical activity programming for all ages, as well as programming to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and population segments who may experience barriers to access recreation services.

You are responsible for all aspects of nursing care required by participants in any one of the Inclusive Recreation programs or regular recreation programs (Spirit, Variety EAST, etc.).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year B.Sc.N. degree or 2-3 year RN diploma or RPN diploma and proof of current license required and also Member of the Ontario College of Nurses

Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience in Special Needs/Pediatric/Rehab/Community with current technical/practical nursing skills

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Standard nursing practices
• Legislation protecting special needs client, populations
• Client care
• Health and Safety legislation, policies and procedures
• City of Ottawa and Parks & Recreation Policies and Procedures

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Specialized technical/medical interventions
• Creative
• Sound judgement
• Leadership skills
• Reliable
• Dependable
• Flexible
• Good Clinical skills

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of the Rail Construction Program is to transform, develop, grow and sustain Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit Systems as a component of the City of Ottawa’s overall transportation and mobility strategy. 
 

You are responsible for: coordinating, overseeing and monitoring the construction works related to the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) project within the City’s Rail Construction Program; coordinating works associated with multiple phases of the project, including early works, design, construction, demolition, rehabilitation, testing, commissioning, closeout, turnover to clients, warranty and maintenance; and supporting management staff in the decision-making process by implementing construction oversight and inspection to assess the performance, quality and progress of the Stage 2 LRT project construction works. 
 

You also: perform a key role in site coordination and communication; ensure compliance with all construction contract requirements; interface with contractors, consultants and external stakeholders; monitor, track and report on project status; perform site visits and prepare daily field inspection reports; review submittals and payment requests; and actively work to resolve issues in the field wherever possible, and escalate to management when needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in a relevant engineering discipline or applied science from an accredited university
 

Minimum of 3 years of relevant field experience on construction projects.
 

Experience on light rail construction projects is desirable

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Engineering standards for Ontario/Canada and related to the field of expertise
• Various engineering standards, bylaws and related national and provincial codes
• Applicable acts, legislations, regulations and guidelines
• City of Ottawa standards and specifications
• OPSS, MOE and other related agency regulations 
• Awareness of project management concepts
• Contract management
• Engineering, construction and design processes
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, etc.)
• Field investigation techniques
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
• Awareness of project management concepts
• Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects for Ontario

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read technical plans and drawings for multiple disciplines, including structural, civil, architectural, etc.
• Prepare and deliver field inspection reports and progress reports 
• Plan, operate and supervise engineering and process studies
• Effective time management and task prioritization
• Manage projects and meet objectives
• Work professionally with contractors, consultants and other technical authorities
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Display good judgement with staff, professionals and clients
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Undertake projects and tasks with minimal supervision
• Build effective interpersonal relationships
• Strong initiative, judgement, reliability
• Highly motivated and conscientious
• Diplomacy, discretion and tact
• Flexible, organized, detailed-oriented and an independent worker
• Able to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours
• Access to a personal vehicle also required.

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Information Technology Services is to create business value by providing innovative and strategic technology solutions for the business operations of the City of Ottawa.

The Senior IT Business Analyst serves as the primary interface between ITS and clients and manages that relationship. The job is also responsible for providing strategic business analysis of new or changing client requirements, including leveraging the use of current City IT applications or other solutions, and identifying and maximizing other resource efficiencies for ITS. The Senior IT Business Analyst is additionally responsible for scoping, managing, or undertaking small-scale client projects.
In addition to core responsibilities, a comprehensive understanding of enterprise asset management processes is essential. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Maximo/MAS Manage to optimize its performance within our operational framework. You will collaborate with stakeholders to align asset management solutions with business objectives, ensuring efficient data flows and system integrations. Your responsibilities will include configuring modules, defining workflows, and designing automated data mapping processes to facilitate seamless data exchange between Maximo/MAS Manage and other enterprise applications. Additionally, you will coordinate and support user training and user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring that stakeholders are equipped to use the system effectively and that solutions meet business needs before deployment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in business administration, computer science, engineering or other related field

Minimum of 5 years of experience in business applications and systems analysis

Knowledge of, and experience with, the City’s IT infrastructure and business applications is desirable

KNOWLEDGE

• Business analysis practices and techniques, including the methods, practices and tools used in requirements definition, and business process review, design and re-design
• Client relationship management
• Technical acumen and aptitude
• The mandates, responsibilities, operations and business contexts of client groups 
• Project management methodologies and tools 
• Current and emerging best practices and technical solutions used in business analysis, process design, client relationship management, and the clients’ business line(s)
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Critical and conceptual thinking skills, and the ability to analyze functions, issues and problems within a team environment and develop realistic and innovative solutions
• Problem-solving skills
• Relationship building skills
• Communicate effectively with users, managers, IT staff and system suppliers, including the ability to bridge knowledge/understanding gaps between IT specialists and departmental management/end users 
• Proactively look beyond stated problems, and identify and address implications to other areas of the business and organization, or other business applications
• Write reports and documents, including functional specifications, user guides and other training/reference documents 
• Plan, set priorities and organize work
• Research skills
• Facilitation skills
• Skills in operating a personal computer and using different types of software that relate to the job
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong focus on client-service and client satisfaction
• Work independently, and as a member of a team
• Work well in an environment of deadlines, multiple demands and changing (and sometimes competing) priorities
• Tact, diplomacy and professionalism

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Information Technology Services is to create business value by providing innovative and strategic technology solutions for the business operations of the City of Ottawa.

The Senior IT Business Analyst serves as the primary interface between ITS and clients and manages that relationship. The job is also responsible for providing strategic business analysis of new or changing client requirements, including leveraging the use of current City IT applications or other solutions, and identifying and maximizing other resource efficiencies for ITS. The Senior IT Business Analyst is additionally responsible for scoping, managing, or undertaking small-scale client projects.
In addition to core responsibilities, a comprehensive understanding of enterprise asset management processes is essential. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Maximo/MAS Manage to optimize its performance within our operational framework. You will collaborate with stakeholders to align asset management solutions with business objectives, ensuring efficient data flows and system integrations. Your responsibilities will include configuring modules, defining workflows, and designing automated data mapping processes to facilitate seamless data exchange between Maximo/MAS Manage and other enterprise applications. Additionally, you will coordinate and support user training and user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring that stakeholders are equipped to use the system effectively and that solutions meet business needs before deployment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in business administration, computer science, engineering or other related field

Minimum of 5 years of experience in business applications and systems analysis

Knowledge of, and experience with, the City’s IT infrastructure and business applications is desirable

KNOWLEDGE

• Business analysis practices and techniques, including the methods, practices and tools used in requirements definition, and business process review, design and re-design
• Client relationship management
• Technical acumen and aptitude
• The mandates, responsibilities, operations and business contexts of client groups 
• Project management methodologies and tools 
• Current and emerging best practices and technical solutions used in business analysis, process design, client relationship management, and the clients’ business line(s)
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Critical and conceptual thinking skills, and the ability to analyze functions, issues and problems within a team environment and develop realistic and innovative solutions
• Problem-solving skills
• Relationship building skills
• Communicate effectively with users, managers, IT staff and system suppliers, including the ability to bridge knowledge/understanding gaps between IT specialists and departmental management/end users 
• Proactively look beyond stated problems, and identify and address implications to other areas of the business and organization, or other business applications
• Write reports and documents, including functional specifications, user guides and other training/reference documents 
• Plan, set priorities and organize work
• Research skills
• Facilitation skills
• Skills in operating a personal computer and using different types of software that relate to the job
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong focus on client-service and client satisfaction
• Work independently, and as a member of a team
• Work well in an environment of deadlines, multiple demands and changing (and sometimes competing) priorities
• Tact, diplomacy and professionalism

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Long Term Care Services is to provide resident care based on the needs of individuals, as determined by medical, nursing, functional and psychosocial assessments, and on each resident’s expressed needs. The care provided in each Home includes specialized, restorative, supportive and palliative care for persons with dementia, disabilities and health problems who cannot live independently in their homes, and whose needs cannot be met in the community.

You are responsible for the delivery of quality, holistic, resident care through the administration and supervision of the Nursing Program and staff in a designated area, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Nursing (BScN)

Minimum of 1 to 2 years of related experience, preferably in a geriatric-gerontology or long term care setting

Post-basic preparation in gerontology is desirable

Membership in Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) is desirable

Canadian Gerontological Certification from Canadian Nurses’ Association is desirable

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Scope and purpose of gerontological nursing and functions/activities related to the nursing process
• Age related changes
• Ethical dilemmas and considerations
• Management of common chronic problems
• Specific needs of the older person and of cognitively impaired older person:
• Basic physiological needs (nutrition, elimination, hygiene, skin integrity, sleep & rest, sensory perception)
• Dementia care
• Safety and security needs
• Challenging behaviours
• Basic psychosocial needs (self-esteem, actualization, advocacy, support network, relationships with families)
• Infection control guidelines for RN’s and RPN’s
• Nursing documentation standards including Resident Assessment Instrument RAI-MDS
• Principles of rehabilitation and activation in care of the older persons or adults requiring long term care
• Pharmacology and medication use
• Medication administration standards
• Nursing goals: promotion, prevention, maintenance, rehabilitation, palliation
• Transfer and positioning techniques of persons requiring long term care
• Basic knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations such as: Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Nursing Act, Mental Health Act, Professional Misconduct and Controlled Act, Professional standards, Code of Ethics
• Principles of verbal and non-verbal communication
• Labour relations and collective agreements.
• Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work.  They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities.  Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours.

Review the Core Behaviours.

Leadership Competencies
The City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization. 

Review the Leadership Competencies.