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Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Supervisor VI (various workgroups), this position assists in the operation of sewer cleaning equipment, water operations/inspections and water & sewer maintenance activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspects and cleans sewer mains, manholes, catch basins, outfalls, storm ponds and any other appurtenances on the sanitary and storm sewer systems, or otherwise, as required.
• Operates and troubleshoots all water system components necessary to de-energize, re-energize, inspect and maintain hydrants.
• Assists in performing a variety of manual labouring duties, including repairing water mains, sanitary and storm sewer mains, primary water mains and all appurtenances, such as hydrants, valves, manholes, catch basins and leads.
• Assists with the operation of sewer flushing and/or vacuum equipment.
• Operates pumps and miscellaneous equipment.
• Installs road warning signs and barricades in accordance with approved standards.
• Complies with current Occupational Health and Safety regulations, including confined space entry procedures.
• Participates in on-going training, including operator certification training as directed. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Level 1 Water Distribution and Level 1 Waste Water Collection Operator Certification from the Saskatchewan Operator Certification Board would be considered an asset
• Complete approved Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection programs/courses within 6 months of hire.
• Pass Level 1 Water Distribution and Level 1 Wastewater Collection Saskatchewan Operator Certification Exams within 12 months of hire.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of a valid first aid certificate, training provided upon hire.
• Successful completion of confined space, fall protection and H2S awareness training, training provided upon hire.
• Successful completion of H2S awareness training, training provided upon hire. 
• Successful completion of Trench Safety training, training provided upon hire
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of related corporate safety policies and regulations, bylaws, standards and specifications.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements as applied to sewer main maintenance, water operations/inspections, and water and sewer repairs including traffic control regulations and procedures.
• Ability to operate sewer main maintenance equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Ability to perform confined entries complete with necessary fall protection equipment and air quality monitoring equipment. 
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties. 

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Clerical Supervisor 13, this position performs clerical, reception and office administration duties.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Screens in-person and telephone inquiries and determines appropriate initial action.
• Responds to email enquiries pertaining to Parks Service levels, City Tree and Urban Forestry, Pest Management and Park Access Permit programs and generates service requests to the appropriate program staff.
• Coordinates and provides reception and administrative support services, including ordering supplies to maintain inventory levels and coordinating courier services.
• Enters data into various databases, ensures its accuracy, and produces reports, contracts, and labels.
• Prepares a variety of documents, including confidential reports, manuals, newsletters, web documents, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
• Controls and records approvals payments and assists with PR/PO creation for Parks Service levels.
• Maintains records of expenditures, e.g. supplies, courier service and photocopying, for budget estimates.
• Maintains the centralized office filing system, including confidential documents as well as assisting with maintaining staffing master data spreadsheet.
• Arranges and confirms appointments.
• Sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

    Grade 12 education.
    Graduation from a business college.
    Typing speed of 55 w.p.m.
    Two years' diversified general office experience.

 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Considerable knowledge of business English and arithmetic.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work with newcomers/ immigrant population
• Ability to take accurate minutes of meetings.
• Ability to make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and to prioritize duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of a computer using the Microsoft Office Suite.

 

Job Summary

This position manages the accounting and administrative functions of one or more Divisions of Corporate Financial Services Department. This position provides technical advice, to managerial and professional staff, pertaining to budgets, cost control, finance, accounting and management information systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day activities, and supervises the staff, of the payroll and accounting clerical Sections.
• Ensures the day-to-day integrity of management and operating reports generated by Division systems and monitors the maintenance management system on an on-going basis.
• Participates in the development of financial business systems, ensuring adequate internal controls are present.
• Collects, compiles, analyzes and reports financial and operational data for senior management, including analysis of assigned reserves.
• Provides daily support and information, related to the financial management systems, to other staff.
• Assists with budget preparation, expenditure analysis and financial planning.
• Monitors and reports, in conjunction with other managers, the financial status of capital projects.
• Participates in staff training related to the implementation of financial management systems.
• Reports regularly, or on an exception basis, identifying actual achievements compared to the desired results and analyzing the causes of the variances.
• Reviews and participates in developing and justifying rates, and prepares necessary justification and reports to Council.
• Organizes and controls Transit year-end processes and reporting activities.
• Assists with reporting and preparing claims that are cost-shared with government and agencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

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

 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of financial and cost accounting.
• Considerable knowledge of business process analysis and system design and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accounting and financial reports.
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports of a specialized nature.
• Ability to direct and support staff in achieving identified results.
• Ability to provide leadership and empowerment to achieve results through others.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to negotiate agreements through problem-solving, consensus, stakeholder involvement and dialogue.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and writing.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of Windows word-processing and spreadsheet software.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Facilities Superintendent, this position performs preventative maintenance at various civic sites and delivers and installs recreational equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains and repairs recreational equipment and furnishings at various sites around the city.
• Operates a variety of vehicles including a tractor with front-end loader, a forklift, snow-clearing equipment, and a tandem-axle truck.
• Constructs, installs, replaces and repairs various types of fencing, concrete and masonry blocks, etc.
• Performs preventative maintenance of buildings, structures, equipment, etc., in accordance with predetermined maintenance schedules.
• Assists trades and other maintenance staff with a variety of maintenance and construction projects.
• Transports the showmobile and community stage and oversees set-up at various sites around the city.
• Delivers and installs miscellaneous equipment to various sites around the city.
• Directs and trains staff assigned to assist in the set-up and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Works with other staff to ensure all work meets applicable Provincial and Federal code standards.
• Ensures adherence to established safety procedures, including the use of appropriate protective equipment.
• Prepares purchase orders and maintains event schedules and computer records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 education.
• Three years’ experience operating specified equipment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, Certified Playground Inspector certification from CPRA.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, Back Flow Prevention certification.
• Possession of a valid first aid certificate.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 1A Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of basic power tools and large equipment.
• Ability to operate a forklift, truck, and front-end loader.
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to staff.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate courteously and tactfully with the public and civic employees.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties, including working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Additional Requirements

Evening and weekend work may be involved.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Facility Supervisor (Zoo), this position coordinates the work of staff and contractors involved in the maintenance of facilities and equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures that facilities and equipment maintenance and repair are secured through existing Corporate procedures.
• Coordinates the acquisition and allocation of materials, manpower and services, and the progress of assigned projects.
• Performs and coordinates general repair work, including equipment maintenance, and various trades.
• Supervises caretaking and labouring staff including selection, training, scheduling and evaluation.
• Recommends improvements to the facility and related policies, procedures and standards.
• Prepares sketches, reports, estimates and project proposals; monitors assigned capital-funding projects.
• Ensures the security of the facility by controlling the issuing of keys, and maintaining assigned inventories.
• Ensures the maintenance of the operation of the fishpond, including stocking, aeration and water level and quality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 education.
• Three years' progressively responsible facility maintenance experience, including welding, carpentry and supervisory experience, preferably in a zoo or park.
• Possession of a valid Fireman's Certificate.

 

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment and materials used in building maintenance.
• Knowledge of the work of various trades.
• Ability to allocate resources to a variety of projects.
• Ability to operate, maintain and repair a variety of equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise subordinate staff.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties outdoors in all weather conditions.

Additional Requirements

Evening and weekend work may be involved on callback basis.

The work you'll be involved in:

The Human Resources (HR) Business Partner works collaboratively as part of an integrated business-facing HR team to deliver exceptional services and advice and effective people programs in support of business objectives. This includes providing proactive and strategic guidance and consultation to enhance and develop the workforce and drive engagement within the City of Saskatoon. The Business Partner formulates partnerships across the human resource department to facilitate the delivery of value-added services to management and employees that reflect the business values and objectives and plays a vital role in providing guidance and support on a wide range of strategic and operational HR issues. They work closely with leaders and team members to foster a vibrant, friendly work environment that promotes strong collaboration, creativity, high performance and continuous learning.

Who we are looking for:

The Human Resources Business Partner's responsibilities will include: 

• Serves as a liaison coordinates between the project and HR to understand business priorities and assesses needs in staffing, organization design, performance management, change management, employee relations, new leader coaching, talent management and career development
• Recommends HR solutions, drive initiatives, implement new processes or tools in support of business priorities, project operations and overall team engagement
• Meets with project leaders and managers regularly to update on HR initiatives, discuss HR issues and collect feedback on team concerns
• Diagnoses organizational challenges, develop solutions and partner with managers to implement action plans
• Drives the implementation of HR strategies and initiatives that align with the business priorities and goals of assigned client groups
• Collaborates internally with other areas of HR to deploy services that are required to be executed in the areas of development & training, recruitment & onboarding, performance and compensation reviews. Provides support for escalated cases from HR Services
• Collaborates with the Labor Relations team, provide field level support to leaders in the interpretation and implementation of collective agreements, employment legislation, labour relations developments and employment standards. Provide support as required in grievances, mediation, arbitration, and collective bargaining preparation and  implementation
• Coordinates initiatives that enhance work relationships and staff and retention
• Partners with business leaders to support the communication and transition plan on change initiatives impacting the business
• Works closely with management and employees to improve relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention
• Provides general direction and guidance on workforce and succession planning as well as plan business unit restructuring
• Develops and nurture partnerships through human resources to bridge the divide between management and employees
• Advocates and champions the HR operating model within the business. Proactively contributes to the transformation of the HR operating model, with the aim of creating an integrated HR function that is scalable, flexible, and efficient
• Maintains awareness of the culture, plans, financial position, and competition of the business units under the HR purview
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with other HR teams in order to develop and enhance solutions, processes, and programs that address current problems and to avoid future ones using considerable judgement
• Provides authoritative technical, professional advice and recommendations to influence internal and external contacts
• Assists in the measuring, validating, and testing of the effectiveness of metrics that are applied by the business to assess and drive productivity optimization
• Builds trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and leaders in the business
• Performs other duties as assigned

Who we are looking for:

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

• Degree in Human Resources, Commerce, Business Administration or related field from a recognized University. Educational and experience equivalences may be considered
• HR accreditation such as Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) is  preferred.
• Seven to nine years' relevant and progressive experience providing guidance and services to leaders in the areas of workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, organizational development, organizational design and change management
• Thorough knowledge of current philosophies and strategies used to enhance relationships between unions/employees and organizations
• Experience working in a highly unionised environment, ability to advise on CBA contracts and support managers to navigate investigations, discipline procedures and basic grievances
• Strong client focus and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and nurture positive working relationships
• Practical experience designing and delivering talent management and organizational development programs/solutions and evaluating their effectiveness
• Practical experience managing HR projects and programs, including the ability to lead, motivate and coordinate the work of others
• Strong learning agility, consulting orientation, client insight, strategic influencing and partnering skills
• Strong organizational skills, business acumen, encompassing the ability to apply a broader corporate perspective
• Ability to lead and facilitate meetings/training/sessions and work groups
• Demonstrated success working in a highly collaborative and team-based environment
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

Requires Security Check

 

Additional Requirements

 

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Service Saskatoon Customer Care Centre Supervisor, this position is responsible to provide support and information to customers regarding civic programs and civic services to ensures an exceptional customer experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receives, documents and responds to a variety of emergent and non-emergent customer inquiries, service requests, concerns and complaints through various communication networks. Compiles, records and tracks customer feedback.
• Communicates information to the citizens verbally and in writing ensuring responses are communicated as outlined within corporate processes and established service levels.
• Provides 24 hour – 7 days a week program and service support for the Citizens of Saskatoon.
• Provides professional in-person customer service and customer care by educating citizens on availability and use of online services.
• Utilizes all functions within and supports training of the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Manages and maintains information in the corporate knowledge database.
• Updates communication for service alerts on the City website.
• Responds to or redirects customer inquiries to the appropriate department and performs customer call backs after inquiry investigations, or as requested by Supervisor.
• Receives and dispatches work to field staff, prioritizes calls according to urgency and importance and communicates with emergency services, as required.
• Dispatches crews, vehicles or other field units to appropriate locations by use of radio, phone or computer. Monitors the route and status of field units to prioritize work schedule. Provides field units with information about work orders, traffic, obstacles, and requirements.
• Acts as a liaison with scheduling groups and field staff to ensure work is completed and arranges overtime callouts as determined by established protocol.
• Contacts Management on-call groups during emergency situations and for approval of additional staff in order to maintain service levels,
• Provides suggestions and feedback to improve services offered, departmental processes and procedures citizen services-based knowledge and experience.
• Assists with the training of new staff, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized business college
  Or
  Graduation from a recognized one year post-secondary business related program.
• Four years’ related customer service and operational dispatch experience, including resolving concerns of customers and experience working in a customer service business systems Hosted Contact Centre and CRM.
• Typing speed of 55 w.p.m.
• Successful completion of, or ability to complete successfully, recognized customer service training.

Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Knowledge of office principles, procedures and systems.
• Knowledge of business English and arithmetic.
• Knowledge of fundamental concepts, best practices, methods and/or tools used to store and deliver information such as interactive media, social media, or publication.
• Ability to work as a team member with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm and composed when faced with emergent situation
• Ability to deal courteously, tactfully and effectively with customers.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks at one time.
• Ability to research, analyse and interpret information in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, contractors and civic employees.
• Skill in the care and use of office equipment, including computers, with Microsoft Office software, and online computer terminals.