Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains, directs, schedules, and evaluates, including completion of annual performance reviews, assigned staff.
• Ensures that various inspection reports, daily reports, time sheets, leave report forms, staff injury investigation reports, vehicle and equipment accident reports, etc. are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assists with the evaluation of Biological Services field operations and provides weekly and annual written reports.
• Receives, records and prioritizes week, mosquito, wildlife, and tree pest complaints and resolves related issues, as required.
• Performs field inspections and initiates and coordinates weed and Dutch elm disease management efforts with internal/external agencies to enforce the Weed Control Act and Dutch Elm Disease Regulations .
• Assists with the review and revisions of field operation documents; i.e. maintenance schedules, inventories, job numbers, etc.
• Assists with the development of processes, policies, standards and specifications.
• Supports and promotes a safe and positive workplace culture through a variety of initiatives and activities.
• Assists with the procurement and delivery of equipment and materials to field staff.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

•    Grade 12 education.
•    Successful completion of a diploma in horticulture.
•    Three years’ progressively responsible experience in the identification and control of mosquitoes, tree pest and diseases, including one year supervising staff.
•    Successful completion of, or ability to successfully complete, recognized supervisory courses.
•    Possession of, or ability to obtain within three months after hire, all relevant Saskatchewan Pesticide Applicator Permits.
•    Possession of or ability to obtain within six months after date of hire, a valid first aid certificate.
•    Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.
•    Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
•    Considerable knowledge of insect taxonomy, weed and tree species, pests and diseases.
•    Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations as they pertain to the Parks Division.
•    Demonstrated ability to supervise, direct train, develop and assess staff.
•    Ability to monitor, collect, identify and analyze insect and disease samples in a field and laboratory environment.
•    Ability to read and understand municipal and topographical maps and photographs..
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, assigned staff and the public.
•    Skill in the use of a computer with word-processing, spreadsheet and database software 
•    Physical ability to perform the assigned duties, including outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
 

Requires Security Check

Additional Requirements

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Supervisor VI (Water Distribution), this position operates, inspects and maintains water distribution appurtenances to ensure the delivery of safe water through reliable systems operation and carries out maintenance activities on the wastewater collection system to reduce emergency or trouble situations. This is deemed a safety sensitive position.

Duties & Responsibilities

Scope And Major Responsibilities

• Operates and troubleshoots all water system components necessary to de-energize, re-energize, inspect and maintain hydrants.
• Inspects, troubleshoots and performs minor maintenance on hydrants.
• Assists with the inspection and minor maintenance of valves, service connections and appurtenances.
• Performs field sampling and testing of basic water quality parameters.
• Monitors and maintains system instrumentation for water loss management, including flow meters and pressure monitors, uses leak listening equipment as required.
• Assists with the installation, removal and maintenance of various temporary water services.
• Assists with the response to, and resolution of, water contamination events, including water main chlorination and de-chlorination procedures.
• Enters premises on behalf of the City and assists with any necessary correctional work, including the location of sewer clean-outs and thorough cleaning of sewer services to free blockages and restore service and follow up with a visual inspection to ensure quality of cleaning and structural integrity of the pipe.
• Erects barricades, directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
• Conducts pipe cleaning programs, including conventional flushing, unidirectional flushing and swabbing to maintain water quality.
• Maintains comprehensive records of all field activities and prepares required reports, including inspections, test results and recommendations.
• Assumes duties of Water System Operator as required.
• Assumes duties of Water & Sewer Trouble as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Knowledge of the methods, techniques, equipment, tools, materials and terminology used in operating, inspecting and maintaining water distribution systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot various hydrant problems and customer concerns, operate all valves, hydrants and other water distribution system appurtenances.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to perform basic sampling and testing for water quality, using standard operating procedures.
• Ability to make mathematic calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, civic employees and contractors.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including recording data.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties in varying weather conditions and extremes of temperature.
• Ability to perform confined entries complete with necessary fall protection equipment and air quality monitoring equipment.
• Skill in the use and care of computer hardware and related software.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• One years’ related water or sewer system operation and/or maintenance experience, including experience in the operation of machinery and power tools used in water & sewer construction OR certificate of completion from an approved Water & Wastewater program.
• Level 2 Water Distribution Operator Certification from the Saskatchewan Operator Certification Board would be considered an asset.
• Level 2 Wastewater Collection Operator Certification from the Saskatchewan Operator Certification Board would be an asset.
• Must comply with all safety related requirements.
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver's Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

Requires Security Check

Additional Requirements

Shift and weekend work may be required. 

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Senior Project Management Engineer and direction of the Electrical Engineering Technologist II, this position is responsible for locating and staking the Saskatoon Light & Power underground infrastructure.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Locate and stake the Saskatoon Light & Power underground infrastructure.
• Assists with field work, including surveying, staking, and recording measurements.
• Performs work activities in accordance with Corporate Safety policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Liaises with customers, Sask 1st-Call, and contractors regarding Locate-related matters.
• Assists with maintaining inventory of all supplies and equipment for Locating purposes. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
   

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent. 
• Experience or training in electrical, surveying, or underground cable locating fields would be considered an asset.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's License. 
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record. 
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public and other employees to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Ability to accept direction and work with minimal supervision. 
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties outside in varying weather conditions. 
• Skill in the use of a computer with spreadsheet, database and/or AutoCAD software.