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JOB SUMMARY

You are responsible for leading the project management activities associated with specific releases of a temporary, large-scale, high profile operational project. The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Renewal SAP S/4HANA Modernization initiative. You ensure alignment between business and technical goals through the implementation of specific ERP Modernization projects and are instrumental in driving the project success.
You provide project management business and technical expertise working alongside project resources to define, plan and deliver specific ERP Modernization projects across the City. You are responsible for coordinating with other managers, project leadership and team members to manage dependencies, timelines, risks, budget and integration points across the project.
You also provide consultation and advice to client groups and project leadership on the delivery of the project ensuring the project meets business needs and improves business operations. You work alongside the Service Integrator vendor from a project management and contract administration perspective.
This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in a high-impact, multi-year project that will drive significant business transformation. You'll be at the center of an enterprise-wide initiative and will have the chance to shape the future of our organization's core processes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of project management and business analysis experience

Experience in an information technology organization is desirable

Experience working in a municipal or other public sector environment is desirable

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Project Portfolio Management (PPM) concepts and project management best practices
• Systems analysis and design techniques
• Technology elements, including hardware platforms, software, networks, databases, applications, security
• Technology trends and products 
• IT service delivery frameworks such as ITIL
• General business techniques (e.g. those used in cost-benefit analysis, resource estimating, financial forecasting, business planning, etc.)
• Corporate and departmental policies, processes and standards that apply to the work
• Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Leadership Competencies:

The key competencies that describe the skills and behaviours expected to be demonstrated by managers and supervisors at the City of Ottawa are available on Ozone. The seven Leadership Competencies, which align with Servant Leadership, are:

• Strategic Leadership - Sets/implements the strategic direction, understands internal and external trends, the political sensitivities of the organization and applies this knowledge to support the long-term vision and success of the City
• Demonstrates Business Sense - Understands the impact of decisions on the business and the ability to strive to improve business performance; requires an awareness of business issues, processes and outcomes as they impact the community, the City’s reputation and strategic direction
• Builds Collaborative Relationships - Proactively communicates, builds and utilizes professional relationships and partnerships with all internal and external stakeholders
• Fosters Innovation and Change - Develops an environment that embraces innovation and efficiently integrates change into the organization
• Engages Employees - Leads, coaches, mentors and develops an engaged, diverse workforce of individuals and teams, where work is performed in a safe, respectful environment and successes are recognized and celebrated regularly
• Delivers Results - Creates effective plans and performance measures, holds themselves and others accountable for measurable, high quality, timely and cost-effective results
• Client-centric Focus - Serves the client interest through focusing individual, team and organization effort on identifying and meeting key and diverse client needs (the term “client” includes both internal and external clients)

JOB SUMMARY

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

You are responsible for: interpreting, administering and enforcing contractual agreements associated with the Rail Construction Program; providing a primary point of contact and subject matter expertise on contractual compliance for Rail Construction Program projects, such as Trillium and Confederation Line LRT Extension; using effective communication and stakeholder management skills to maintain positive relationships with Management, Project Leads and external contractors; resolving issues with external contractors by applying dispute resolution techniques to prevent project delays; and recommending changes to policies and procedures to facilitate the implementation of contractual agreements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Business, Project Management, Law or related field. 
 

Minimum of 5 years of related experience, such as contract administration or contract lead for a major construction project.

KNOWLEDGE

• All aspects of Project Management
• Project risk analysis and risk transfer methodologies (with experience in transaction/contractual development preferred)
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction management
• Advanced understanding and practical application of contract management
• Relevant City of Ottawa legislation/bylaws. 
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of typical systems used in Rail System, such as SCADA, CCTV, Centralised Transmission System (CTS), PA/PIDS.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven negotiating skills and ability to positively influence others
• Ability to identify and implement creative and innovative solutions and proactive resolution of contractual issues 
• Ability to train internal stakeholders on contractual language and obligations
• Identify/evaluate project risks, and develop strategies to mitigate the impacts of identified risks
• Dispute resolution
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Team player
• Excellent communicator
• Results oriented
• Self-motivated

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 are responsible for managing total project delivery for assigned multi-year, multi-discipline construction and renovation projects of a moderate complexity, for municipal building and/or landscape architecture projects.

This includes: 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; organizing the conduct of  environmental impact assessment and other studies and all stages of the project lifecycle; monitoring, tracking and reporting on project status; approving all project expenditures; contributing to the review/development of department standards; and carrying out other duties as assigned.

You are also responsible for:

• managing project delivery for assigned capital works or renewal projects for the construction of new facilities, additions, renovations and/or significant new building functionality and use (including community centres, arenas, swimming pools, recreation complexes, fire stations, libraries, archives, municipal ward yards, transit maintenance facilities, paramedic stations,administration buildings, heritage and cultural facilities), etc., and/or 
• managing project delivery for 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 shall have a good working understanding of all construction industries,
including engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural practices.

*The Project Manager, Building & 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 5 years of professional experience in the discipline of design and construction of buildings and/or landscape architecture projects, 2 of which must be in construction project management.

Experience with City’s Project Management System is an asset

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Complete building and/or landscape architectural planning, 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, 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 projects
• Interior design principles, space and accommodation planning, design, construction and rehabilitation methods and practice and/or landscape architectural design principals, planting and space planning, design, construction and rehabilitation methods and practice
• 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, Project Management systems, Computer Aided Design (CAD), scheduling, presentation, 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 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 carry out construction work site reviews for the purpose of resolving project on-site problems and accepting/rejecting contractors’ work
• 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

The Public Works Department is responsible for maintenance of the city’s roads and parks, traffic operations, and solid waste collection, processing and disposal.

You are responsible for strategic planning, communications planning, project management, program evaluation and performance measurement of high-level departmental projects and objectives.  You effectively use project management methodology to lead and manage projects and project teams to achieve the desired results of assigned initiatives on time and on budget.

You can lead and influence change in the department, work collaboratively, and build rapport with others. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year degree in Environmental Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Physical Geography), Public or Business Administration, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field 

Minimum of 5 years of related experience in supporting operational, strategic and business planning, and in managing/evaluating projects relating to program development and related initiatives, within a public works or utility environment.  Experience should include conducting research/analysis, interacting with the general public and environmental regulators, and managing external consultants. 

KNOWLEDGE

• Structure and processes of municipal government, including inter-governmental stakeholders
• General knowledge relating to wastewater collection and treatment and bio-solids management; water production distribution and conservation; solid waste, surface and ground water protection and management, energy and air quality management
• Applicable legislation, policies, regulations, guidelines and operational procedures relevant to the operational area, such as the Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, the Environmental Assessment Act, Green Energy Act, Nutrient Management Act
• Communication and consultation approaches 
• Facilitation and negotiation processes
• Quality Management systems
• Research methodologies, data collection and analyses 
• Principles of project management
• Contract management tools and procedures
• Program and project evaluation and performance measurement processes
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Work independently, with minimal direction, and collaboratively with all staff as part of a team
• Able to identify and analyze problems and manage multi-disciplinary assignments 
• Able to provide leadership to plan, lead, coordinate, implement and manage projects to completion, provide functional supervision to others, and to manage work quality, scheduling and completion 
• Possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, initiate, organize and prioritize own work, to manage a high volume of projects and to deal effectively with multiple demands, conflicting priorities, pressures and deadlines
• Able to use primary and secondary research techniques to perform data analysis, to evaluate existing and proposed processes, materials, equipment and operational practices, make judgments on the interpretation of issues/data, and formulate recommendations
• Able to manage contracted work, and foster good working relationships with a variety of stakeholders in order to achieve Branch objectives 
• Possess computer literacy in applications such as MS Office Suite, Powerpoint, database management, and Project tracking
• Possess excellent consultative, collaboration and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage confrontational situations, persuade/influence others and to bring conflicting points of view to consensus 
• Possess strong documentation, report writing and presentation skills
• Demonstrate leadership and initiative
• Able to foster and maintain positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Flexible and adaptable
• Possess diplomacy, discretion and tact
• Client service oriented
• Able to demonstrate sound judgement and decision-making capabilities

JOB SUMMARY

The Office of the City Solicitor provides a comprehensive and complex range of legal services to elected officials, all City of Ottawa departments, and various boards and commissions (i.e. Ottawa Police Services Board, Ottawa Community Land Development Corporation and the Ottawa Public Library), in the areas of civil litigation, labour and employment law, prosecutions, and corporate, municipal, planning, development, environmental, and commercial law.  

You are accountable for providing vision, leadership and strategic direction to Office of the City Solicitor team, and planning, organizing, directing, controlling, evaluating and improving the development and delivery of its priorities, services, programs and operations. Your decisions impact how Office of the City Solicitor will achieve the City’s strategic and long-term goals and objectives as determined by City Council and senior management, and short and long-term goals of other Departments that involve the provision of legal services.  

Services and programs include: 

• Legal advice to Council, Committees and Departments through the preparation of legal opinions and support on such diverse matters as planning and real estate, tendering and procurement, public health, transportation and transit, environmental issues, housing matters, cultural and recreational services, access to information and protection of privacy, and municipal taxation and assessment
• Municipal by-laws and provincial offences – prosecution and administration
• Civil litigation both by and against the City 
• Labour and employment law, including arbitration hearings, Human Rights advice and tribunal hearings, WSIB and OH&S matters 
• Labour relations, including collective bargaining, grievances and guidance on employee management issues
• Receipt, investigation and processing of claims against the City
• By-law, contract and agreement drafting, review and processing 
• Real property transactions (sales, acquisitions, leases, easements, title searches)
• Zoning and Official Plan issues (including Ontario Municipal Board hearings) 
• Insurance (purchasing and management) 
• Municipal Assessment and Taxation 
• Road openings / closings / dedications 
• Tendering and procurement law matters 
• Legal Operations and Support Services, which encompass all legal operational and administrative support functions, including financial planning and monitoring, legal research, file and knowledge management, insurance certificate monitoring and renewals, claims processing, support to the labour relations function, and the Articling Program.
   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Minimum of 10 years of related experience in the practice of law with emphasis on municipal law, including a minimum of 5 years managing human resources, external contract resources, operating and capital budgets in a complex public organization or private sector corporation

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Principles, practices, procedures, techniques, laws and regulations pertaining to the Office’s functions, programs, services and operations
• Legislation relating to municipal corporations, including the Municipal Act 2001, the Planning Act, the Provincial Offences Act, the Human Rights Code, MFIPPA and other related statutes
• Knowledge of the law of civil procedure, corporate, commercial and real estate law, labour and employment law, planning and development law, and environmental law
• The City of Ottawa, its operations and corporate governance structure
• Relevant City codes, policies and procedures 
• Public private partnerships and other alternate service delivery models
• Principles and methods of economic, financial, social and political risk analysis
• Principles and practices of public policy and business administration 
• The City of Ottawa’s current social, political, business and economic climates
• Project management principles and practices
• Human resource management practices in a unionized work environment
• Must be familiar with applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures
   

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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

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

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