Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares flower beds, by hand digging or rototilling and raking, for planting; prepares plants and maintains flower beds, horticultural displays and plants in greenhouses.
• Maintains plant materials in a park area in a neat and orderly manner.
• Participates in the design, preparation, planting and maintenance of horticultural displays, turf grass areas, indoor and natural area plantings and landscapes including all aspects of Plant Health Care inclusive of I.P.M. and pesticide use.
• Prepares various growing media prior to planting; gathering, cleaning and storing propagules; planting and transplanting as required and determining and maintaining correct growing environment.
• Inspects plants, flowers, shrubs and trees and reports damage, insect infestation or disease.
• Prepares chemicals for spraying and sprays flowers, shrubs, etc.
• Performs park maintenance such as litter control, winter duties such as snow removal by hand and/or with equipment, ice removal, and washroom cleaning.
• Loads materials, plants, etc. and delivers, as required, to various locations.
• Operates various types of motor vehicles and mechanized grounds, garden and turf maintenance equipment, etc.
• Responds to horticultural questions from public.
• May be required to perform landscaping functions such as sodding and constructing retaining walls etc.
• May be required to direct other staff.
• Keeps equipment and tools clean and in good working order. 

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to: 

1. Diploma or certificate in horticulture or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Considerable experience as a practicing gardener.
3. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's License Class and must qualify for the City's equipment operating permits and requirements.
4. Possession of or the ability to obtain within 6 months an Ontario Landscape Exterminator's License
5. May require Structural Greenhouse/interior Plant Exterminator Licence 

You must also have:

• A good knowledge of plant materials and the ability to propagate and grow a wide variety of plants for the beautification of park areas.
• Ability to arrange, plant and maintain annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees according to the best horticultural methods and to achieve an attractive appearance.
• Ability to identify insect pests, diseases and weeds and to treat them in the most effective manner.
• Ability to make the most effective use of fertilizers and an understanding of the water requirements of plants.
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations that apply to this work.
• Must be physically capable of performing required duties.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• May be required to work shifts, weekends, and overtime as required.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted

• Work Location: Jack Layton Ferry Terminal

• Posting Period: 09-Feb-2024 to 19-Apr-2024

Major Responsibilities:
 

Under the supervision of the Captain, the Deckhand is required to perform duties of a varied nature on a vessel which include:

• Handles mooring lines and assists in the mooring of vessels.
• Performs general maintenance and related work as assigned on vessels, ramps and docks.
• Assists passengers getting on and off the vessel.
• Provides information to the public and responds to public enquiries.
• May be required to load and unload freight.
• May be required to collect tickets from passengers boarding the vessel and counts passengers, when required

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Experience and versatility on marine vessels.

2. Must be in possession of a valid First Aid/CPR Certificate and be willing to obtain and maintain an Advanced Marine Aide Certificate.

3. Must be in possession of a valid MED Certificate (Marine Emergency Duty Certificate).

You must also have:

• Ability to handle freight and assist passengers boarding and leaving vessel.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Marine Occupational Safety & Health (MOSH) regulations that apply to this work.
• Must be physically capable of performing lifesaving and emergency duties.
• A Certificate of Fitness as prescribed by Transport Canada may be required.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be available to work shift/weekend/overtime.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted

The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services, enabling people to live with support and age with dignity. The Division believes in the values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s directly operated long-term care homes (https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/finding-housing/long-term-care-homes/careto/). Based on evidence-informed research, our goal is to improve the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.

Major Responsibilities:

• Cleans, washes, strips and waxes floors and stairs. (Including dispensing cleaning solutions and uses equipment such as mops, disinfecting tools, buffers, floor scrubbing and carpet cleaning machines.
• Vacuums and cleans carpeted areas (i.e. including shampooing carpeting areas, and furniture, using required equipment
• Sets up, moves and takes down furniture, tables, chairs etc. for functions.
• Cleans, polishes and dusts washrooms, locker rooms, offices, windows, air ducts, etc.
• Monitors and secures facilities Performs maintenance duties i.e. change A/C filters, grease motors, change belts.
• Cleans and stores equipment and machinery used.
• Shovels snow, salts walkways and lots, cuts grass.
• Maintains light fixtures and replaces bulbs and related appliances.
• Loads and unloads supplies and replenishes.
• Directs the parking in City of Toronto garage and entrance at City of Toronto properties.
• Defrosts cleans and disinfects refrigerators.
• Stocks and maintains cleaning cart.
• Picks up garbage and recyclable and removes to designated areas.
• Performs storekeeping duties.
• Delivers clean linen, gowns and clothing (i.e. Including labelling and de-labelling residents clothing).

Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Bilingual in French and English in accordance with the French Language Services Act.
2. Experience performing various cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance activities in an institutionalized environment.
3. Experience using floor maintenance machines, cleaning equipment, materials and solutions.
4. Experience following infection control protocols and procedures.

You must also have:

• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the provisions that apply to this work.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Guidelines.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, heavy items as well as climb ladders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, residents and families.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays and shifts as assigned as well as work in multiple locations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, prepare and maintain written records and use communication equipment such as telephones.
• Ability and willingness to transport resident from their room to dining area.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

Please Note:

As a condition of employment with the Long-Term Care Homes & Services Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act (O.Reg. 246/22).

Reporting to the Manager Integrated Technology Systems (ITS), the Business Analyst SWM assumes responsibility for the timely completion of both one-time projects and recurring assignments on behalf of Solid Waste.

Major Responsibilities:

• Facilitates and supports strategic and long term I&T business planning activities.
• Conducts studies on the feasibility of integrating processes to deliver a range of services to a specific client or to a geographic location.
• Documents and analyzes business processes, input costs and output level, and conducts data flow analysis and business process design modelling and/or re-engineering.
• Prepares reports to management, supporting recommendations on changes in business methods and processes including appropriate staffing levels, resource allocation, etc.
• Develops test strategies, plans, scripts, data, executes tests and documents test results.
• Designs or modifies business processes for administering the delivery of service and tracking the cost and effectiveness of service delivery.
• Conducts statistical data analysis on various strategic, operational, and financial measurements, disseminates and reports on trends and findings, and makes appropriate recommendations related to I&T capital business cases.
• Liaises with Solid Waste and/or other city-wide staff at all levels to gather sufficient understanding, knowledge, and background information relative to the undertaking.
• Participates in senior level management meetings as appropriate and as required to gain further understanding of the issues impacting Solid Waste.
• Prepares business cases to document and support changes in budget and charges to clients.
• Prepares terms of reference, including project objectives, defining scope, bench marking performance measuring areas of emphasis and methodology to be employed in studies and reviews of business processes, alternative service delivery options and business organizational design.
• Contributes to the development and evaluation of procurement documents (RFP/Q/I/R) and administers contracts.
• Analyzes and documents business requirements, works with Technology Services Division resources to prioritize, test and document system changes and perform necessary system administration functions to meet user business needs.
• Gathers user requirements, interviews, documents, and facilitates business process, systems and data requirements review/re-engineering sessions with stakeholders, prepares proposed system solution(s) and investigates alternative solutions to meet business needs.

Key Qualifications:

1. Post-secondary education in business or public administration or other discipline pertinent to the job function, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Considerable experience in all phases of project management including some project management experience.
3. Experience in assisting large organizations in analyzing and implementing organizational design, business process modelling, business systems, strategic plans, and management structure development.
4. Experience utilizing Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio & Microsoft Project.

You must also have:

• Ability to develop and maintain spreadsheets/databases, create presentations and graphics.
• Ability to research, conduct analysis and prepare reports to support policy development activities and to conceptualize and develop options and recommendations to support decision making.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently while meeting deadlines.
• Well developed written and oral communication skills, analytical capabilities, conflict resolution skills, consulting skills and interpersonal skills for building good internal/external working relationships.
• Sound judgment and ability to handle matters of a confidential/sensitive nature as it relates to Council and other senior staff.
• Ability to negotiate effective resolution of conflicting business priorities.
• Knowledge of current and emerging technologies relating to cloud, customer relationship management, e-service, business intelligence, data retention, and document management.
• Knowledge of Solid Waste business process and systems would be an asset.

Posting Period: 03-APR-2024 to 17-APR-2024