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Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language

Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualifications
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset
Equipment and machinery experience: Power tools, Pressure washers

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be able to stand for extended periods
• The candidates should be able to handle weight Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorized (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• • The candidates should be able to operate cleaning machines
  • The candidates should be able to clean interior and exterior of motor vehicles

• The candidates should be able to wash and clean interior and exterior windows and other glass surfaces
• The candidates should be able to vacuum floors

Benefits:

• The candidates will get group insurance benefits

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.

By email
[email protected]

Closing date: March 12, 2024

Senior Parks Maintenance Worker (3 Temporary – up to 8 months)  

Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department

POSITION FUNCTION

Senior Parks Maintenance Workers contribute to the enhancement and upkeep of the City’s public parks and open spaces, utilizing specialised skill in the operation of industrial vehicles and a variety of hand tools and power equipment, to ensure the continued excellence of the City’s public spaces.

KEY DUTIES

Park Maintenance Support

 Assist with Park operations by performing assigned tasks in horticulture, arboriculture, turf, and infrastructure such as:

• Mowing, trimming, weeding, digging, raking, and removing refuse and debris.
• Preparing, planting, and maintaining flower and shrub beds, landscapes, boulevards, turf, sports fields, and young trees.
• Constructing and maintaining pathways, hard infrastructure, playgrounds, irrigation, furniture, playground equipment and ponds and streams.

• Maintaining cemetery grounds and assisting with interments.
• Grinding stumps, chipping brush and with direct supervision light pruning.
• Watering of trees, baskets, turf, and various garden landscapes.
• Maintaining tree wells, tree grates, and tree guards.
• Flagging and directing traffic around equipment and operations and in public laneways.
• Collecting data for the purpose of updating inventory and data collection apps.
• Recording accurate daily equipment logs, material slips, time sheets and tree watering or maintenance records.
• Providing instructions and information to other staff as required and respond to general enquiries from the public and other departments regarding park maintenance.
• Conducting pre- and post-trip inspections, perform minor maintenance to vehicles, tools, and equipment.

Park Equipment Operation

The role performs its assigned functions through the operation of:

• Various industrial-sized trucks: tanker trucks, aerial lift trucks, truck with trailer, hook lift truck, and leaf vacuum trucks with related equipment.
• Brush chippers, loaders, and stump grinders.
• Industrial tractors equipped with turf/horticultural attachments.
• Small crane operation for loading and unloading materials and equipment.
• Commercial ride-on mowers to maintain grass in public spaces, requiring proficiency in adjusting and maintaining reel and blade height and in loading and unloading the mower from the trailer.
• Various light power equipment, such as light rollers, light all-terrain utility vehicles, concrete mixers, and small vibrating tampers.
• Various small power tools and equipment such as chainsaws, power pole saws, push mowers, rototillers, edgers, blowers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, sod cutters, grinders, sanders and cut saws.
• Various hand tools related to park maintenance.

Perform related duties where required and qualified.

INDEPENDENCE

• Work is assigned by supervisor and reviewed while in progress.
• Problems are referred to supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Effort:

• Lift and move heavy equipment and materials. (occasional)

Mental Effort:

• Short periods of intense concentration while operating equipment. (occasional)

Visual/Auditory Effort:

• Normal.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to dust, jarring and equipment noise and vibration. (occasional)
• Work outside in all weather conditions. (continuous)
• Work in an environment where protective measures must be taken to avoid exposure to chemicals, fertilizers, and biohazards. (occasional)
• Exposure to traffic. (occasional)

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understand and carry out job related instructions.
• Operate a variety of industrial-rated equipment and vehicles.
• Repair and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.
• Work safely on job sites.

QUALIFICATIONS

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:

• Grade 10
• Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.

Experience:

• 2 years of directly related experience in commercial landscape, horticulture and/or tree maintenance including operating industrial landscape maintenance equipment and tools or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER:

• May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

Work schedule: The following shifts are scheduled based on operational requirements - 10:45pm - 7:15am (night shift basket watering) and 7:00am - 3:30pm (day shift) shifts may vary, (40 hour work week)

Main Purpose and Function

Reporting to the Lead Quality Engineer, the Quality Engineer is responsible for providing support and advice to Engineers throughout the City and is responsible for achieving excellence in Quality Assurance by conducting internal quality audits, overseeing document control and supporting continuous improvement. This position works closely with project sponsors, key business stakeholders and user representatives to ensure that their requirements are well understood and addressed.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer standard QMS processes such as Document Control, Continual Improvement, Quality Audits, etc.
• Develop, document and improve processes within Engineering Services, with inputs from the branches.
• Conduct internal quality audits.
• Support the development and training for Professional Governance Act (PGA), quality audits and other quality objectives.
• Conduct and facilitate training and collaborative workshops and provides on-going support to the department.
• Facilitate resolution of audit findings, both opportunities for improvement and non-conformances.
• Conduct Pre-Stage Gate Reviews of projects.
• Facilitate Lessons Learned Workshops and maintains the Lessons Learned documents and log.
• Participate in the reporting of business unit and departmental metrics.
• Manage improvement projects (e.g., Lean Six Sigma and other improvement projects).
• Providing continual improvement recommendations for public works projects related to sustainability, as applicable.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and considerable related experience managing increasingly complex projects events or initiatives, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer or Engineer-In-Training in British Columbia is required.
• Training in Project Management methodologies, practices and processes preferably consistent with those provided by the Project Management Institute.
• Experience in at least two of the Quality Engineer Body of Knowledge Areas as defined by the American Society for Quality (e.g. Management and Leadership, Quality Management System, Continuous Improvement, Quantitative Methods and Tools, etc.).
• Certified Quality Auditor and/or Certified Quality Engineer an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to catalyze and manage change within an organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal clients and external partners.
• Experience working on projects with a municipal partner or within a municipal or other government setting.
• Demonstrated personal commitment to quality.
• Fundamental understanding of quality philosophies and principles.
• Knowledge of quality systems and basic understanding of audit process.

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

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: May 2024

Salary Information:

Engineer-In-Training: Salary Range 60: $71,810 to $89,772 per annum

Professional Engineer: Salary Range 80: $92,864 to $116,070 per annum

Application Close: March 22, 2024

Main Purpose & Function

This position works within the Animal Services Department in a fast paced customer service oriented front line environment. The incumbent is responsible for dispatching Animal Control Officers in the field, operating a switchboard, communicating on a radio system and performing a wide variety of clerical duties. Employees of Animal Services operate under non-standard hours of work with established hours of 8:00am – 8:00pm, including weekends. An unrestricted availability to work within the non-standard hours of operation is highly desirable. 

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Duties include: preparing and processing various forms and documents including dog license applications and renewals, investigative statements and reports, animal impound forms, adoption applications and all other documents related to the department’s administrative process. Process incoming office mail and emails. Attend front line customer service and reception including dispatch, operating a switchboard and responding to public inquiries regarding the Animal Control Bylaw and kennel processes. Attend incoming complaints and dispatch calls for the Animal Control Officers while practicing efficiency and diplomacy.  Check daily cash deposits and process all related documents and reports. Create and maintain office files for consistent and accurate data tracking. Perform duties with little supervision and make independent decisions based on knowledge of departmental and City Policies and Procedures. Work with various departments and agencies, both internally and externally, in the City of Vancouver.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 including or supplemented by related administrative and standard software courses, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of dog related issues including various dog breeds and kennel procedures is an asset.
• Knowledge of the Animal Control By-Law no. 9150 and the related prosecution process is an asset.
• Working knowledge of the geography of Vancouver including streets, parks and schools, is preferred,
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook along with the ability to work with multiple programs simultaneously. 
• Previous exposure to Amanda, SAP, VanMap, Cisco and Lagan along with experience in the City’s accounting processes including deposits and time entry is preferred.
• Proven ability to multitask a high volume workload in a fast paced, high functioning administrative environment with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills to deal tactfully and effectively with the public, coworkers and supervisors.
• Experience in payment processing and balancing daily to an account session and float is an asset.
• Applicants are preferred to have considerable related clerical experience with computerized record keeping systems as well as excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, effective keyboarding and accurate data entry.

The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

Business Unit/Department: Development, Buildings & Licensing (1250) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-015: $29.2 to $34.3 per hour

Application Close: March 7, 2024

Main Purpose and Function
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation is accepting applications from qualified individuals to be added to a pool of Building Workers (BW) to join our Community Centres and Mobile Parks auxiliary teams. This role will provide qualified candidates an opportunity to work in and across a diverse portfolio of facilities and spaces in the City. Qualified candidates will be assessed on the basis of their skills, knowledge and abilities, and may be selected for an interview should they meet the qualifications and requirements of the position and a vacant opportunity exists. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

We are hiring auxiliary staff for two teams within the Park Board, our Community Centres and our Mobile Parks Teams.

Building Worker - Community Centres
The Building Worker is responsible for the enhancement of civic buildings by completing janitorial duties and minor maintenance. A key part of the role requires knowledge of standard cleaning methods and the ability to learn new and effective methods to ensure the cleanliness of the facilities. The Building Worker is responsible for performing a variety of heavy cleaning tasks including stripping and waxing floors, cleaning windows, cleaning washrooms, showers and change rooms, carpet cleaning, emptying garbage, minor maintenance repairs and other related duties as required.

Building Worker - Mobile Parks

The Mobile Parks Building Worker will provide janitorial services for the citywide inventory of public bathrooms and change rooms in parks. The Building Worker must also be able to operate a vehicle on a daily basis in a safe and efficient manner. Duties include, but are not limited to: opening, stocking, spot and deep cleaning, and locking facilities.

The successful candidate must be able to work a variety of shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnights and on weekends. 

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Completion of a recognized certification program in building services work and some related experience.
• Experience performing a variety of routine manual tasks in care, cleaning and general maintenance of buildings.
• Experience operating and using janitorial tools, equipment and supplies.
• WHMIS is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of materials, methods, safety practices and simple equipment used in janitorial and maintenance work.
• Ability to arrange an effective work schedule under minimum direct instruction.
• Good health and strength sufficient to perform a variety of routine manual tasks in care, cleaning and general maintenance of buildings.
• Skill in the use of heavy cleaning equipment.

Driver License and Record Checks: 

• A current and valid class 5 BC Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record is required for the Mobile Parks Team, but not for the Community Centres Team

All applicants must attach a copy of their Building Services Work certification and any other relevant documents to their application

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

Position Summary:
To transport freight to and from stations and hub facilities and/or pickup and delivery of large skidded freight and/or multiple piece skidded shipments in a safe and responsible manner and with a sense of urgency. Responsibilities also include the regular operation of power material handling equipment for proper loading, weight balancing and sequencing of unit loading devices.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High school diploma
• Twelve (12) months heavy vehicle driving experience preferred
• Class AZ (Class 1) driver's license with good driving record required
• Ability to operate manual transmission required
• Air brake certification required
• Customer service skills
• Ability to multitask
• Organizational skills, especially on the road
• Analytical ability
• Must be able to communicate effectively between hub, station facility management, and dispatch
• Must be receptive and adaptable to change

Location Address: 3151 Aylmer Road, Richmond BC
Shift: Tues-Thurs 15:30-0230am heading to SEA, 4th day may vary depending on operational needs between Fri-Sun.

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language

Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates need experience of 1 year to less than 2 years
Computer and technology knowledge: Candidates must have knowledge of MS Excel, MS Office and MS Word

Physical Requirements:

• The candidate should be able to perform repetitive tasks and pay attention to detail

Other Requirements:

• The candidate should be able to work in a flexible environment, in an organized way and also able to multitask
• The candidate should be reliable and also a team player
• The candidate should have an excellent oral and written communication

Responsibilities:

• • The candidate should be able to determine and establish office procedures and routines, schedule and confirm appointments, order office supplies and maintain inventory, arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservation and also type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents

• The candidate should be able to answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages, answer electronic enquiries and also greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
• The candidate should be able to compile data, statistics and other information and also set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems

Benefits:

• The employees get free parking availability and paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply (along with your resume, and Cover letter) through below mentioned details.

By Email:
[email protected]

Be prepared for the screening questions:

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language

Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualification such as degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Benefits:

• The candidates will get dental plan, health care plan, and vision care benefits

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

In person
4509 27th Street
Vernon, BC
V1T 4Y7
Between 08:00 a.m. and 01:00 p.m

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 year to less than 2 years
Area of specialization: Agricultural crop service
Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots
Security and safety: Criminal record check

Location: 28265 58 Ave, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2E8
Shifts: Day, Evening, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
Transportation information: Own transportation
Work setting: Rural area and Staff accommodation provided
Work site environment: Dusty, Hot, Odours, Outdoors and Mushrooms
Supervision: 5-10 people

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be capable of working under pressure, and should be comfortable with tight deadlines
• The candidates should be physically fit to meet demanding physical requirements
• The candidates should be comfortable with a combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• The candidates should be able to manage a large workload, be comfortable working in dusty conditions, and should be able to tolerate hot working environments
• The candidates should be able to work in areas with strong odors, be willing to work outdoors, and should be comfortable handling mushrooms

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should have excellent written communication skills
• The candidates should be a team player and organized

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to perform greenhouse cleaning
• The candidates should be able to maintain financial and production records
• The candidates should be able to negotiate with clients for the provision of services
• The candidates should be able to provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying, or harvesting
• The candidates should be able to coordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting laborers
• The candidates should be able to develop work schedules and establish procedures
• The candidates should be able to ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• The candidates should be able to maintain quality control and production records
• The candidates should be able to supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
• The candidates should be able to maintain work records and logs
• The candidates should be able to hire and train staff
• The candidates should be able to operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• The candidates should be able to perform general farm duties

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language.

Education: Candidates need standard educational qualification such as college, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates need an experience of 2-3 years
Area of Specialization: Audio/audio-visual, Interactive/new media
Own Tools/Equipment: Cellular phone, Computer

Physical Requirements:

• The candidate should be able to pay attention to detail and work with tight deadlines
• The candidate should be able to work under pressure

Other Requirements:

• The candidate should be able to work with being focused on the client and have an excellent written communication skills
• The candidate should be able to work with an initiative and work in an organized way

Responsibilities:

• The candidate should be able to act as spokesperson for an organization also be able to assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• The candidate should be able to develop and organize workshops, meetings, ceremonies and other events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes also develop, implement and evaluate communication strategies and programs
• The candidate should be able to gather, research and prepare communications material also prepare and/or deliver educational, publicity and information programs, materials and sessions

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.

By email:
[email protected]