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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.

You are responsible for: researching, architecting, designing, developing, customizing, enhancing and/or integrating large-scale applications/solutions for assigned clients in response to new or changing business requirements and/or for assigned projects; maintaining these applications/solutions; and providing client technical support.

You are also responsible for: writing and maintaining systems documentation; ensuring all code is managed appropriately by using software configuration management tools; following the approved project lifecycle (PLC), as appropriate; ensuring solutions are made bilingual and comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 AA (WCAG 2.0 AA); mentoring/coaching of other developers; and performing tests on enhancements / new development.
This position will be supporting the red-light camera/automated speed enforcement project which relies on PlanetPress software and the Power Platform

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 3 year university degree or college diploma in information management, information technology, or related field

Minimum of 5 years of progressively more responsible experience in applications development and/or integration, including experience writing and supporting applications with databases.

KNOWLEDGE

• Application development best practices
• IT security best practices and standards relating to application development and/or integration
• In-depth knowledge of the current City of Ottawa development toolset
• Event-driven/object-oriented program design techniques
• Structured systems analyses and design techniques
• City network environment
• Understanding of database concepts relating to application and database security
• System testing techniques
• Knowledge of and experience with COTS system installation, configuration, administration and support
• A combination of knowledge and experience working with Oracle, .Net and/or Java development tool sets
• Troubleshooting application issues
• Good understanding of system failover and recovery strategies
• Applicable legislation (e.g. MFIPPA, AODA) For Business Intelligence (BI) positions:
• Business intelligence tools and reporting
• Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) tools and workloads
• Dimensional data modeling and data warehousing techniques IBM Cognos BI, IBM Cognos Analytics, IBM InfoSphere DataStage are desirable For Enterprise Content Management (ECM) positions:
• Enterprise content management concepts including web content management, records management, and document management
• Knowledge of the records management process, categorizations, disposition rules, etc.
• Requires strong demonstrated training and development experience and knowledge in web technology including web application and server architectures, Java web application frameworks, web security, web-based user interface design, portal architectures, and web services
• Experience with content management tools and enterprise application server architecture Oracle UCM Stellent WebCenter, Oracle WebLogic, SAP Netweaver, Business intelligence tools, UNIX operating system are desirable For Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) positions:
• Administration of ESB infrastructure including maintenance of highly available system, patches/upgrades, and deployments of applications
• Coordinate complex integrations of enterprise systems
• Ensure secure communications of data payloads
• Oracle SOA Suite, including WebLogic, Oracle Service Bus (OSB), Solaris UNIX and Web Service Architectures/Infrastructure are desirable For Geographic Information System (GIS) positions:
• GIS application development
• Enterprise GIS technology
• GIS development tools
• ESRI ArcGIS, Autodesk AMP, Powerbuilder, Safe Software FME are desirable For SAP positions:
• Proficiency in ABAP/JAVA
• Experience with SAP ABAP development and methodology
• SAP specific object oriented programming For Web Developer positions
• Good understanding of Apache, Tomcat, IIS, Drupal and JavaEE architecture
• Requires strong demonstrated training and development experience and knowledge in web technology including web application and server architectures, Java web application frameworks, web security, web-based user interface design, web accessibility principles, portal architectures, and web services
• Php or Perl development experience Drupal and PHP, SAP Netweaver, Solaris UNIX, CentOS Linux are desirable

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Develop applications using current development toolset
• Install, customize and configure COTS applications
• Integrate hardware and software
• Liaise effectively with clients, all levels of ITS staff, vendors and consultants
• Gather and document user requirements
• Organize work and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
• Work independently and as a team member
• Use effective judgment when immediate supervision is unavailable
• Research and analytical skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Mentor junior staff (where applicable) Organize, develop and document procedures
• Good organization and prioritization skills to handle multi-tasking
• Enterprise scale application deployments
• Development techniques for optimal performance and scalability
• Collaborative approach in working with others
• Converse effectively using both technical and general business terminology
• Diplomacy and tact
• Demonstrate initiative and self-motivation
• Work effectively under pressure
• Work with minimum supervision
• Flexible
• Able to meet deadlines
• Client-focussed and service-oriented
• High degree of interpersonal skills

JOB SUMMARY

Employee Service Management provides pay-related services to all City of Ottawa and Ottawa Police Services employees, including administration of all employee movement transactions including position, pay, benefits and pension adjustments in compliance with collective agreements, city policies and legislative requirements; and Payroll, Pension and Benefits Service Centre operations.

You are responsible for the review, analysis, auditing and completion of transactions that affect employees' pay, leave and benefit entitlements. You interpret and apply policies, guidelines, processes, collective agreements and employment legislation to the review and audit of transactions submitted by departmental supervisors and managers. You also ensure accuracy and compliance, demonstrate a high degree of customer service in resolving issues with clients, including employee, and function as Tier 2 for the resolution of transactional issues that cannot be resolved by the Payroll, Pensions and Benefits Service Centre.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 2 year post-secondary or community college diploma in business or related field

Minimum of 3 years of related experience, preferably in a Human Resources and/or Payroll functional area

KNOWLEDGE

• Customer service practices
• Working knowledge of Payroll/HR policies, processes and procedures
• Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate level) and other corporate standard software, as required
• Intermediate knowledge of HRIS (preferably SAP)
• City Collective Agreements, CRA, Employment Standards Act, MFIPPA and other related legislation Demonstrated knowledge of HRIS operation within an HR/Payroll services environment is an asset

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Customer service oriented: ability to use effective and tactful oral and written communication skills with clients at all levels of the organization
• Strict attention to detail and accuracy in analyzing and auditing transactions submitted by managers and supervisors;
• Apply collective agreement, legislative and policy provisions as they relate to employee transactions
• Excellent organization and time management skills and techniques: ability to plan, organize and carry out work assignments, managing multiple and competing tasks simultaneously and prioritizing work to meet heavy workloads and non-negotiable deadlines
• Demonstrates initiative in troubleshooting, problem-solving and taking corrective action to resolve issues
• Strict attention to detail and accuracy in analyzing and auditing transactions submitted by managers and supervisors;
• Ability to produce spreadsheets and statistical reports
• Work independently and within a team environment to provide optimal client service
• Communicate effectively on complex issues
• Superior client service skills, patient and tactful with clients and staff
• Highly organized/reliable and flexible
• Integrity, tact, discretion and good judgment in maintaining confidential information
• Demonstrates initiative in improving processes and resolving issues;
• Able to manage time demands and changing priorities
• Able to handle multiple tasks and work independently with minimum supervision under tight deadlines

JOB SUMMARY

The Design and Construction Facilities Branch is responsible for architecture, engineering and landscape architecture services, design and construction management, and other related technical and professional services. 

You manage total project delivery for assigned major multi-year, multi-discipline construction and renovation projects for municipal building and/or landscape architectural projects.  

You are responsible for: all phases of concurrent project delivery from project inception through consultant selection, pre-design, detailed design, contract documentation, tendering, award, construction, testing, commissioning, turnover to Client and Operating Division and warranty inspection; participating in project identification, prioritization, planning, public consultation and risk management; coordinating the environmental site assessment process and other studies and all stages of the project lifecycle; monitoring, tracking and reporting on project status; approving all project expenditures; and contributing to the review/development of department standards. 

You also provide expert, technical advice and manage project delivery for:

• assigned capital works or renewal projects for the construction of new facilities, additions, major renovations and/or significant new building functionality and use (including community centres, arenas, swimming pools, major recreation complexes, fire stations, libraries, archives, municipal ward yards, transit maintenance facilities, paramedic stations, administration buildings, heritage and cultural facilities), etc.,

and/or

• assigned capital works or renewal projects, including new parks and open space developments, as well as major park renovations and other related municipal facilities.

You have a good working understanding of all construction industries, including engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural practices. 

*The Senior Project Manager Building and Parks will work in one of the following architectural disciplines and the educational requirements will be adjusted accordingly: Building OR Landscape.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year Bachelor of Engineering or Architecture or Landscape Architecture

Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in the discipline of planning, design and construction of building and/or landscape architecture projects, 5 of which must be in construction project management.

Experience with City’s Project Management System is an asset

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario OR Licensed Architect with Ontario Association of Architects OR Landscape Architect with Ontario Association of Landscape Architects full member with seal (or reciprocal license) is required

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset

LEED AP (Accredited Professional) with Green Building Certification Inc. (GBCI) is an asset

KNOWLEDGE

• Complete building and/or landscape architectural, design and construction methods and practices and related national and provincial construction standards, including legislation, regulations, codes and by-laws pertaining to Ontario Building Code, Accessibility for the Built Environment,  Occupational Health and Safety Act, Canadian Green Building Council, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Environmental Assessment Act, Ontario Fire Codes, CSA Documents, etc.
• Principles of project management, including cost containment/control, risk management and reporting of multi-year, highly complex and high dollar value projects
• Processes for developing Requests for Qualifications, Requests for Proposals and the tendering and contracting process, including acceptance, review and selection of bids/tenders while ensuring transparency and probity of the tendering/contracting process
• Computer applications including, City’s Project Management systems, Computer Aided Design (CAD), scheduling, spreadsheet and word processing programs, e-mail and use of the Intra-Internet
• Protocols for preparing reports, briefings and other communiqués and those pertaining to public consultation, and responding to senior management/Councillor inquiries
• Current construction materials, methods, processes and practices
• Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) documentation
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to manage concurrent complex, high dollar value and often highly sensitive projects and bring projects to completion on time and within budget
• Ability to prepare RFQ’s and RFP’s, review, analyze and recommend acceptance of proposals
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, to inquiries from senior management, Councillors or the general public and present technical material in formats conducive to various audiences
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective presentation skills; ability to prepare and deliver presentations to large groups and various target audiences; ability to convey information in an understandable and relatable manner
• Ability to work as a team player/leader
• Ability to identify and recommend solutions to issues and problems pertaining to assigned projects to mitigate loss/project downtime
• Organizational skills
• Ability to manage activities between technical staff, consultants, contractors, other levels of governments and external agencies/utilities
• Ability to read drawings from existing records or for proposed works 
• Ability to deal effectively with multiple demands and conflicting priorities
• Ability to foster trust and cooperation
• Independent, self-motivated
• Organized and attentive to detail 
• Demonstrated initiative
• Adaptable and resourceful
• Flexible and able to work with elected officials, representatives from all levels of government, the public, and consultants/contractors
• Ability to carry out construction work site reviews for the purpose of resolving project on-site problems and accepting/rejecting contractors’ work

As a Customer Experience Associate/ Cobden, ON/ Permanent/ Part-time 30h/week, you are the face, character and heart of our branches. Scotiabank is a place where we put our customers first, and our priority is to help them achieve their financial goals.

Our Customer Experience Associates are people-centric and  connect with customers in a relatable way. As an essential member of the Canadian Banking Branch network, the focus is to provide exceptional service throughout the customer’s journey by:

• Taking a proactive approach to discovering our customer’s needs and listening to understand what they are asking for
• Processing day to day transactions
• Nurturing rich, long-standing relationships
• Contributing to the Branch’s targets by identifying and fulfilling simple sales opportunities
• Being a technology expert and sharing your knowledge by introducing clients to our mobile banking applications and assisting them to better manage their banking needs

Is this role right for you?  In this role you will:

• Build strong customer relationships and deliver excellent customer service
• Uncover and solve customers’ needs
• Explain complicated concepts simply
• Demonstrate success in a target-based performance environment, as well as contribute positively to a team-oriented work environment
• Demonstrate an eagerness to learn and determination to succeed

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? – We’d love to work with you if you:

• Have proven customer service skills through work or community involvement
• Are willing to assist in a professional, friendly and efficient manner
• Are available to work a flexible schedule
• Are comfortable in simple sales situations
• Have strong technical skills and the ability to promote digital and self-service banking options to our customers

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• Internal training to support your career growth and enhance your skills
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers
• You can expect to be recognized and rewarded for high-performance. You’ll be supported by leadership through meaningful development conversations that enable faster advancement and internal training to support your growth and development.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package

As a Customer Experience Associate/ Cobden/ Permanent/ Part-time 30h, you are the face, character and heart of our branches. Scotiabank is a place where we put our customers first, and our priority is to help them achieve their financial goals.

Our Customer Experience Associates are people-centric and  connect with customers in a relatable way. As an essential member of the Canadian Banking Branch network, the focus is to provide exceptional service throughout the customer’s journey by:

• Taking a proactive approach to discovering our customer’s needs and listening to understand what they are asking for
• Processing day to day transactions
• Nurturing rich, long-standing relationships
• Contributing to the Branch’s targets by identifying and fulfilling simple sales opportunities
• Being a technology expert and sharing your knowledge by introducing clients to our mobile banking applications and assisting them to better manage their banking needs

Is this role right for you?  In this role you will:

• Build strong customer relationships and deliver excellent customer service
• Uncover and solve customers’ needs
• Explain complicated concepts simply
• Demonstrate success in a target-based performance environment, as well as contribute positively to a team-oriented work environment
• Demonstrate an eagerness to learn and determination to succeed

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? – We’d love to work with you if you:

• Have proven customer service skills through work or community involvement
• Are willing to assist in a professional, friendly and efficient manner
• Are available to work a flexible schedule
• Are comfortable in simple sales situations
• Have strong technical skills and the ability to promote digital and self-service banking options to our customers

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• Internal training to support your career growth and enhance your skills
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers
• You can expect to be recognized and rewarded for high-performance. You’ll be supported by leadership through meaningful development conversations that enable faster advancement and internal training to support your growth and development.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package

As a Customer Experience Associate, you are the face, character and heart of our branches. Scotiabank is a place where we put our customers first, and our priority is to help them achieve their financial goals.

Our Customer Experience Associates are people-centric and  connect with customers in a relatable way. As an essential member of the Canadian Banking Branch network, the focus is to provide exceptional service throughout the customer’s journey by:

• Taking a proactive approach to discovering our customer’s needs and listening to understand what they are asking for
• Processing day to day transactions
• Nurturing rich, long-standing relationships
• Contributing to the Branch’s targets by identifying and fulfilling simple sales opportunities
• Being a technology expert and sharing your knowledge by introducing clients to our mobile banking applications and assisting them to better manage their banking needs

Is this role right for you?  In this role you will:

• Build strong customer relationships and deliver excellent customer service
• Uncover and solve customers’ needs
• Explain complicated concepts simply
• Demonstrate success in a target-based performance environment, as well as contribute positively to a team-oriented work environment
• Demonstrate an eagerness to learn and determination to succeed

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? – We’d love to work with you if you:

• Have proven customer service skills through work or community involvement
• Are willing to assist in a professional, friendly and efficient manner
• Are available to work a flexible schedule
• Are comfortable in simple sales situations
• Have strong technical skills and the ability to promote digital and self-service banking options to our customers

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• Internal training to support your career growth and enhance your skills
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers
• You can expect to be recognized and rewarded for high-performance. You’ll be supported by leadership through meaningful development conversations that enable faster advancement and internal training to support your growth and development.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package

JOB SUMMARY

The Transit Facilities Maintenance Unit is responsible for the property management functions associated with the maintenance, operation and repair of all transit facilities.

Reporting to a Plant Supervisor, you are responsible for a full range of installation, testing, trouble-shooting, maintenance and preventive maintenance duties, and for repairing a wide variety of electrical and/or mechanical equipment and installations.  These include, but are not limited to HVAC, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, distribution and switching systems, motors, power storage and conditioning systems, fire, lighting, control and building management systems, and low-pressure boilers/general gas fittings used and/or installed in the garage properties and transitway stations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Journeyman’s certificate as a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic 313A and completion of Gas Technician G1 Certification. 

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Journeyman related to installing, trouble shooting, maintenance and repair of all types of building energy systems, mechanical, Gas and electrical operating equipment, and bus servicing equipment.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• City policies and procedures affecting shop operations
• Considerable knowledge of the standard methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in the servicing, maintenance and operations of building mechanical systems
• Relevant guidelines, policies, codes, regulations
• Building energy systems, mechanical and electrical operating equipment and bus servicing equipment
• Safe handling of chemicals, lubricants and other service related materials
• Computer controlled energy systems
• Building control systems operation and programming
• Working knowledge of plumbing, HVAC systems, electronic and pneumatic controls
• Personal computers, with ability to use corporate office software and the Maintenance Management System
• Safe work practices of the trade
• Knowledge and awareness of safety issues in the workplace, where there are always members of the public close by when work is being undertaken

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to work independently, with minimum direction, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a team  
• Read/interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements
• Interpret HVAC control schematics and wiring diagrams
• Read, understand and execute oral and written instructions and interpret or prepare work orders 
• Plan work and make estimates of materials and time required to perform the work
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Possess sound interpersonal skills and ability to relate to the general public and coworkers
• Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to organize, clean and maintain a safe work area within a public environment
• Must be capable of relating to transit customers, while working in a public environment, and accepting that information requests, complaints, or incidents of confrontational behavior may occur  
• Possess skill in using trade hand and power tools and equipment with precision
• Able to operate repair vehicles, scissor lift, forklift, mobile personal lifting devices, and to use ladders. Able to operate emergency generators and welding equipment
• Able to perform electrical, plumbing, welding operations relating to the trade 
• Possess analytical skills and be detail oriented
• Possess solid computer skills and the ability to operate within a computerized maintenance management System
• Must be able to organize, clean and maintain a safe work area within a public environment
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, flexibility and adaptability
• Able to relate to Transit customers, co-workers and the general public and to work in a non-confrontational manner
• Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance 
• Able to follow all safety rules and regulations
• Possess excellent hand/eye coordination, and manual dexterity to perform precise and detailed work 
• Physically fit, with stamina to perform the job duties (which may include working in a standing position for long time periods, carrying materials, working in cramped areas or at considerable heights and working outdoors year round)
• Provide own hand tools relating to the trade according to provisions of the Collective Agreement
• Able to work overtime, be available for scheduled overtime, work a variety of scheduled shifts including split shifts, weekends and evenings, as per the Collective Agreement and/or as required