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This position supervises Roadways crews undertaking summer and winter road, back lane and sidewalk operations and maintenance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains, directs and evaluates staff engaged in operations and maintenance of streets, sidewalks and back lanes in the Roadways Section.
• Ensures work activities of crews are performed in accordance with approved standards and procedures to ensure quality work, achievement of service level commitments and the safety of crews and the public.
• Maintains comprehensive records and monitors and reports work progress daily.
• Ensures crews complete forms and reports required in a timely and accurate manner.
• Enforces all policies and procedures with their staff. Examples include safety, hours of work and respectful workplace policies.
• Plans work for Roadways crews based on requirements and available resources and collaborates with internal groups in the planning, scheduling, and reporting of work completed by Roadways crews.
• Investigates and records actions taken in response to emerging issues on streets, sidewalks and back lanes that are impacting the safety and mobility of residents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements: 

• Grade 12 education or equivalent program or credential.
• Five years’ experience in road, sidewalk and back lane maintenance, including understanding of basic equipment operation and maintenance.
• Three years’ supervisory experience.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid first aid certificate.
   

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: 

• Proven knowledge of current methods, materials, work practices and equipment related to summer and winter Roadways operations and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate logistics for Roadways operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of corporate policies, collective agreements, standard operating procedures, and administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of related engineering terminology and techniques.
• Knowledge of Service Levels for Street Cleaning and Sweeping, Snow and Ice Management and Road Maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply the technical skills required for this position.
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of staff and coach crew members to enhance their work performance, resolve conflicts, and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment to accomplish work objectives and adapt to and implement changes that impact Roadways crews and services to residents.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, contractors and civic employees in accordance with the City of Saskatoon’s Employee Code of Conduct, Corporate Policies and Corporate Values.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Knowledge and experience with ERP systems and Microsoft 365 apps.

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 folllowing 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 will vary based on availability and operational needs.

 

The primary location of this position is Lawson Civic Centre.

This position ensures the optimal performance of the City’s infrastructure using asset management principles.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Works with engineering staff to maximize the performance of the City’s infrastructure.
• Forecasts long-term funding needs for infrastructure.
• Defines the goals and objectives for performance and expenditures of infrastructure.
• Researches and develops performance and economic models for infrastructure management.
• Develops programs for preventative maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement of infrastructure.
• Assists with asset condition assessment and helps develop processes to capture relevant data.
• Identifies, creates, and facilitates improvements in procedures and methods for maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement of various infrastructure.
• Researches current standards and new developments in the municipal engineering infrastructure industry.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering.  
• Four to six years’ progressively responsible professional engineering experience in a municipal environment, including experience in statistics, research and economic and performance modelling.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as a professional engineer in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.  
• Thorough knowledge of techniques, principles, and practices of engineering applied to the operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of infrastructures.
• Knowledge of database design and ability to design and develop software solutions for analytical frameworks. 
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of statistical analysis, operations research, and economic decision analysis. 
• Ability to work in a spatial database environment in development of analytical tools.
• Ability to lead in a multi-disciplinary environment and apply proven change management skills in supporting staff through change.
• Ability to prepare and present complex technical reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, staff, representatives of other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to use ArcGIS software, financial tracking software, Microsoft Office software and database management, including the ability to customize applications.

Requires Security Check

 

Additional Requirements

 

Under supervision of the Communications and Marketing Manager, this position provides creative direction and coordinates the development and implementation of assigned marketing and communication projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and implements targeted communication and action plans including reporting of pre/post measurements of effectiveness.
• Provides creative direction for the design and production of targeted advertising, marketing and communication materials to promote participation in the Department’s programs and services.
• Coordinates the development, production and placement of the Department’s media advertising.
• Oversees the development, production and distribution of publications, brochures, posters, displays and other marketing and communication materials.
• Coordinates the preparation and distribution of Department news releases and public service announcements.
• Organizes and participates in trade shows, special events and other such assigned promotional or public relations functions.
• Orders and maintains the Department’s inventory of marketing and communication resources, including advertising materials, display systems and information for use in the development of various advertising, publications and materials.
• Writes and revises copy for the Department’s various advertising, publicity and promotional publications and materials, including website and training videos.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Degree in marketing, public relations, communications or journalism.
• Four years’ directly related experience working on creative concepts and design and the production and placement of various communication tools using the graphics industry and/or the advertising media.
• Experience with media selection, buying and measurement would be an asset.

 

Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Considerable knowledge of graphics industry principles and practices, including copywriting, layout and design, illustration, visual identity programs, photography, typography, pre-press production and printing, audio-visual, signage and displays.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used to measure the effectiveness of communication methods.
• Knowledge of media advertising principles and techniques, including conceptual design, creative development, production and scheduling.
• Demonstrated ability in the creative conceptual design of targeted messages for various advertising and communication mediums.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and implement communication plans using a variety of promotional vehicles and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to express ideas and concepts effectively orally, visually and in writing to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
• Ability to plan, organize and control projects from concept through implementation with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, suppliers, the graphic industry and the media.
• Skill in the use of a computer with word-processing, desktop publishing (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark), computer graphics, spreadsheets and database software in both IBM compatible and Macintosh environments.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Facilities Superintendent, this working trades position oversees all aspects of the facilities maintenance program.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates, assigns and supervises the work of staff assigned to the maintenance program for facilities; supports management in regards to the work performance of staff.
• Assigns and tracks facility preventative maintenance and general maintenance requests using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS, e.g.TMA etc.)
• Assists the Facilities Superintendent with developing work plans and budgeting for the maintenance program.
• Assists the Facilities Superintendent with defining and prioritizing maintenance work.
• Participates in weekly meetings with Facilities Superintendent to discuss weekly job planning and prioritization.
• Assists with the identification and development of standard operating practices.
• Supports and promotes a safe and positive workplace culture through a variety of initiatives and activities. Ensures a corporate approach to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
• Supports and promotes the health and safety of employees in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations in addition to the City of Saskatoon’s administrative Occupational Health & Safety policies and departmental procedures.
• Reviews and approves all time sheet entries (TSE) for trade staff.
• Acts as the Facilities Superintendent as required.
• Performs work of assigned staff within bounds of training and experience.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 Education.
• Possession of a Saskatchewan Journeyman Carpenter, Plumber or Electrical Certificate OR Fourth Class Power Engineering Certificate and a Refrigeration Plant Operator Certificate.
• The Saskatchewan Swimming Pool Operators Course would be considered an asset.
• Five years’ journeyperson or building operations experience plus two years' supervisory experience.
• Possession of or ability to obtain, a recognized Maintenance Management Professional Certificate within two years after the date of hire.
• Possession of or ability to obtain, a BOMI – FMA or RPA designation.
• Successful completion of the Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner course would be considered an asset.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid, recognized first aid and CPR certificates.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

 

Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Considerable knowledge of practices related to the care and operation of equipment and materials used in facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety procedures associated with working with hazardous products, including knowledge of confined space procedures and WHMIS.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with CMMS systems, and identify and track key performance indicators, etc.
• Ability to perform duties in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean work site.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
• Advanced computer skills using word-processing, spreadsheet and other data-processing software.

The City of Saskatoon is looking for our new permanent full-time Senior Financial Business Partner!

The work you'll be involved in:

The Senior Financial Business Partner is responsible  for planning, directing, coordinating, integrating and delivering senior financial business support functions for the Utilities and Environment Portfolio. Responsibilities will include:

 

• Leads a financial team responsible to provide expert business support and partnerships with the following City of Saskatoon Divisions: Saskatoon Light & Power, Saskatoon Water, Water & Waste Operations, Sustainability, and Facilities Management.
• Leads and coordinates the budgeting process and participates in business and strategic planning for each Division.
• Supports organizational change initiatives and associated process improvement.
• Establishes and maintains strategic relationships with assigned portfolios to assist and support the achievement of corporate initiatives.  
• Oversees day-to-day finance functions such as time and attendance processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable.
• Research, implement and train on financial controls. 
• Ensures the accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of financial information.  Leads the analysis and reporting of this data to assess trends, performance, and sustainability of various initiatives or programs along with exploring potential scenarios to guide future decisions.
• Ensures information used to assess the viability of initiatives is relevant, appropriate, plausible, complete and accurate.
• Coordinates the financial aspects of Annual Performance Reports for all business areas within the Divisions.
• Provides professional advice to the Divisions relating to financial planning and accountability, report writing, and business planning.
• Monitors the long-term financial status of all reserves and provides oversight in this regard to the General Manager and Department Directors.
• Oversees and analyzes all depreciation and asset evaluation processes within the Divisions, including the Tangible Capital Asset reporting requirements.
• Ensures Departmental financial strategies and policies are aligned with corporate strategies and policies.
• Provides outcome-based direction in the preparation of all Divisional operating and capital budgets.  Reviews, research, and proposes options for the financing of capital and operating programs.
• Develops and manages all communications strategies relating to Divisional financial programs including marketing, customer or utility rates, and customer service/interface functions within the Divisions.
• Oversees all accounting and cash handling procedures for the Divisions.  Coordinates periodic audits and inspections to verify procedures are being strictly adhered to.
• Oversees and manages senior level funding initiatives that pertain to the Divisions. Monitors departmental requirements and ensures that information such as schedules, cash flow, and funding are in place and all corporate stakeholders are fully informed of their status and obligations.
• Prepares and presents reports to Committee and Council.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Who we are looking for:

The type of person we are looking for has:

• Accountability – Takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work commitments and departmental commitments to achieve results.  Follows City of Saskatoon guidelines, standards, regulations and principles.  Demonstrates reliability and integrity on a daily basis.
• Service Orientation – Gives superior service to internal and external customers (citizens, City Councillors, stakeholders, management and colleagues), with a focus on meeting citizen’s needs.  Builds value in the work conducted and in results achieved.
• Engagement – Mobilizing employees, citizens, and partners. Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, empower and mobilize individuals and groups to work toward a shared purpose in the best interests of the organization and the City of Saskatoon.  Builds and maintains high level of credibility with staff, partners and/or citizens. 
• Pragmatic Decision Maker – Recognizes priorities and changing approaches.  Shows common sense and intuitive judgment abilities to analyze and synthesize a wide array of subjective and objective information to recommend appropriate short term and long term direction and goals for their department or division.

What we are looking for:

Typically to be successful in this role, a person will have:

• Degree in a related discipline plus the possession of a recognized professional accounting designation, i.e. CPA, CA, CMA, CGA.
• Seven to nine years’ progressively responsible related experience in accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, business administration, rate and fee modelling and design, including five years experience supervising and coordinating staff. 
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of management and organizational planning.
• Thorough knowledge of the budget process, as well as accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the principles of financial management information and internal control systems.
• Ability to provide leadership and consultation through problem-solving, consensus, stakeholder involvement and dialogue.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to be accountable for personal performance and the performance of staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with civic staff and officials, representatives of other agencies, and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and support staff in achieving desired results.
• Ability to express ideas and concepts by communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Land Development Project Manager, Saskatoon Land, this position conducts, market analysis, and assists with professional planning, design, and project management tasks related to Saskatoon Lands land development program.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Use of AutoCAD software for the design of industrial, commercial and residential land, and for use in servicing, marketing and sales documents and for assessing financial implications of land development.
• Assists in the preparation of reports to committees and the public and prepares development proposals and applications for land use approvals and amendments.
• Prepares tenders, participates in selection process of, and directs surveyors for the preparation of subdivision plans, feature plans, survey plans, and land titling.
• Assists in project management for neighbourhood enhancements and other land development projects.
• Researches, analyzes, monitors and formats real estate market data, for use in reports and to mitigate risk in land development planning.
• Assists with the review of plans for conformance with Saskatoon Land’s Architectural Guidelines for Multi-Family and Commercial Development. Reviews plans for conformance with Saskatoon Land’s single-family development controls and driveway and landscaping incentives,
• Provides professional and technical support to staff.
• Coordinates the work of, and trains, other staff, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience Requirements:

• Degree in planning or a directly related field.
• Possession of Full Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and Saskatchewan Professional Planners Institute (SPPI).
• Three years related professional land development planning experience.
• Completion of a recognized AutoCAD class or demonstrated ability in the use of AutoCAD
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s License.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
   

Knowledge, Abilities And Skills:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles, standards and practices related to urban planning and land development.
• Considerable knowledge of related municipal Bylaws, Provincial legislation and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to schedule and complete numerous complex tasks within established time frames.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow staff, clients and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability in the use of AutoCAD software.
• Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to direct and coordinate the work of others.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of related business and planning software.

Under supervision of the Recreation Services Manager (Customer Service), this position coordinates the scheduling of staff for department sites using an automated system.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates, in consultation with supervisors, the collection, entry and revision of the staff resource requirements in an automated scheduling system for designated work sites.
• Develops preliminary work schedules and assigns staff to approved work schedules, for each work site, in accordance with approved policies, and presents them to supervisors for review and final approval.
• Ensures that the staffing schedules are distributed to each of the department sites in time for posting.
• Adjust and modify work schedules including assigning staff as required to ensure required staffing levels are maintained.  For example, coverage for vacation, illness, and changes to service levels.
• Evaluates system reports regarding the status of staff scheduled.  Investigate and address staff scheduling issues that do not align with department objectives. 
• Provides training for staff regarding scheduling.
• Consults the systems support staff regarding the scheduling system and related items.
• Responds to employee inquiries regarding staff schedules and assignment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education
• Graduation from a recognized, one-year post-secondary business-related program, or equivalent (such as Recreation Management, Kinesiology, Business)
• Four years' related staff scheduling experience.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices, technologies, and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of project planning and staff scheduling.
• Considerable knowledge of labour regulations and collective agreements in a unionized workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to organize a high volume of work, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and achieve assigned deliverables.
• Ability to prepare and present reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret, and make decisions in accordance with, approved policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop and present training sessions for relevant staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.

Additional Requirements

    Evening and weekend work may be involved.