JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Facility Operations is to operate and maintain all City facilities and City-managed buildings, which represents approximately 900 buildings and includes police, fire, libraries, child care, paramedic posts, recreation, culture, public works, City Hall and other administrative buildings, long-term care facilities, and facility outdoor property. The Facility Operations units deliver facility management and maintenance services within assigned geographic and/or specialty areas.

You are responsible for performing duties associated with the operation and maintenance of all City facilities including but not limited to; minor maintenance and carpentry tasks, painting, grounds maintenance, snow removal, basic repair duties for facilities equipment and general housekeeping tasks while maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and customer service. You may be responsible to work rotational shifts including days, evenings and weekends. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 10

Up to one month of related experience

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• General facility cleanliness and safe work practices
• Cleaning chemicals and disinfectants and safe application/procedures
• Effective cleaning techniques
• WHMIS
• Customer Service principles
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to communicate effectively with the general public and staff
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Polite and punctual
• Possess the physical capability to perform the ongoing duties of the position
• Prepared to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Presentable to the public

JOB SUMMARY

The Transit Fleet and Facilities Maintenance team provides safe, reliable, efficient, timely and cost-effective transit vehicle maintenance services to support federally regulated transit services within the City of Ottawa. 
 

You are responsible for performing a wide range of duties expected of a Truck and Coach Technician, including, but not limited to, the following: conducting diagnostic inspection of vehicles*, performing general mechanical overhaul and repair work , and performing daily maintenance repairs.  You perform all unit changes or repairs to Fleet vehicles (including but not limited to transmission, brakes, suspensions, electrical components, injectors, radiators, steering, differentials and air systems) and make miscellaneous adjustments to doors, destination signs and other vehicle systems.
 

vehicles*-refers to buses within the Transit Fleet Maintenance Division and any other Fleet vehicle within the Municipal Maintenance Division (cars/trucks, forklifts, etc.). 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Truck and Coach Technician apprenticeship program of 6720 hours
Completion of advanced technical courses is an asset

Minimum of 1 year of experience following attainment of certification

 

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• City policies and procedures affecting shop operations
• Considerable knowledge of the vehicle systems, and the standard methods, tools, and equipment used in the trade 
• Diagnostic equipment 
• Personal computers, with ability to use the Fleet Management Information System.
• Safe work practices of the trade.
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
   

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Successful completion of a pre-employment ergonomic assessment is required
• Work independently, with minimal direction, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a maintenance repair team  
• Read, understand and interpret service manuals, schematics, drawings, and work orders
• Plan work and make estimates of materials and time required to perform the work
• Perform safety inspections on buses/vehicles
• Operate within a computerized Fleet Management Information System
• Ability and facility to use tools and equipment with precision
• Possess analytical skills and be detail oriented
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Able to efficiently use, operate and maintain tools and state-of-the-art automotive diagnostic and test equipment 
• Able to organize, clean and maintain a safe work area
• Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance 
• Possess sound judgement 
• Use initiative to meet deadlines
• Able to establish and maintain good working relationships with fellow employees in a team environment
• Good manual dexterity and ability to work to close tolerances 
• Able to tolerate exposure to moderate amounts of noise, dust, grit, oil/grease, fumes, solvents, paints, lacquers, hot/sharp metals and surface finishing products
• Physically fit, with stamina to perform the duties of the trade (which may include working in a standing position for long time periods)
• Able to work in uncomfortable or confined positions on occasion
• Provide own hand tools relating to the trade (SAE & Metric as required) according to provisions of the Collective Agreement 
• Able to work a variety of scheduled shifts, including week-ends, on-call and nights, as per the Collective Agreement

JOB SUMMARY

Resident Care is responsible for the planning, coordinated development, management and implementation of long term care home nursing and personal care activities, programs, services and initiatives to the residents of a municipal long term care facility. 

In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, you provide nursing and personal care to residents, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 2 year community college Registered Practical Nurse diploma

Minimum of 6 months of related experience, preferably in a geriatric-gerontology or long-term care setting

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Basic knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations such as:  Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act, Nursing Act, Mental Health Act, Professional Misconduct and Controlled Act, professional standards, Code of Ethics, practice expectations 
• Infection control guidelines 
• Medication administration standards 
• Nursing documentation standards 
• Principles of verbal and non-verbal communication 
• Transfer and positioning techniques for persons requiring long term care
• General knowledge of computer software applications including word processing and mail applications (e.g.: Word, Outlook)
• Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Function as an effective team member
• Provide quality care using the knowledge, skills, judgement and attitudes needed to practice safely 
• Administer medications and perform nursing care procedures safely 
• Identify and report changes in resident condition or needs through observation of physical and mental condition/behaviour 
• Coordinate care activities of Unregulated Health Care Providers (Health Care Aides) in an effective manner that promotes quality resident care 
• Organize and prioritize workload 
• Maintain confidentiality and its application to resident records 
• Manage time effectively
• Strong organization skills
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Tact, initiative, good judgement
• Reliable, adaptable, patient, discrete, flexible
• Competence in medication administration
• Demonstrates respect for resident choice, privacy and confidentiality
• Adaptable to change
• Meets the physical demands of the job

JOB SUMMARY

You are responsible for providing a wide variety of confidential administrative support services in support of a department head/General Manager.

You serve as a point of contact for client departments, senior managers, senior external contacts and members of City Council, providing an initial response to standard inquiries and directing non-standard inquiries as appropriate. Duties and responsibilities also include conducting research and compiling documentation and data in support of branch projects or departmental inquiries, generating and making revisions to reports, creating and updating databases and project files, and coordinating the administrative processes.

Note: This is a generic job description that describes the typical duties of this job. Individual positions may not require the performance of all of these responsibilities, or additional related duties, within the scope of the job, may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 2 year community college diploma in Business/Office Administration or related field

Minimum of 4 years of clerical/administrative experience

KNOWLEDGE

• Relevant dispositions of regulations and legislation pertaining to the branch
• Branch goals, objectives, policies and procedures
• The City of Ottawa’s departments and internal operational and administrative procedures and relevant contacts
• General knowledge of MFIPPA regulations
• Principles and practices of office management
• Record keeping, filing and general office procedures
• Database and records management practices
• Information verification and basic statistical analysis techniques
• Computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SAP, Electronic Records Management System and other corporate standard software as required
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers General knowledge of City of Ottawa payroll and financial systems and branch policies, practices, functions, systems and procedures is an asset

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Work independently and as a flexible and co-operative member of a team
• Excellent organization and time management skills and techniques: ability to work under pressure to meet tight time schedules and deadlines, prioritizing work and handling significant problems and tasks which come up simultaneously or unexpectedly
• Strict attention to detail and accuracy in the maintenance of records: ability to balance spreadsheets and produce statistical reports
• Conduct background research to investigate and solve problems in support of management and staff information needs, as well as project implementation
• Client service oriented: ability to use effective and tactful oral and written communication skills with clients at all levels of the organization
• Compile, organize and summarize data and information accurately and efficiently, applying policies and procedures
• High level of competence in dealing with sensitive issues
• Exercise independent initiative and establish priorities for own workload
• Exercise sound judgment, discretion and a high degree of confidentiality
• Interpret and explain rules, regulations and policies
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Make decisions on both routine and non-routine problems Integrity, tact and good judgment.

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of the Community Health, Wellness and Chronic Disease Prevention Service Area of Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is to promote safe, supportive, healthy community environments through the development of healthy public policy and the delivery of programs associated with Healthy Growth and Development, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, School Health, Immunization, Dental Health, OPH Contact Centre, Supportive Healthy Environments and Mental Health and Substance use Health, including clinical services and harm reduction programs. You are accountable for providing vision, leadership and strategic direction to the Service, and planning, organizing, directing, controlling, evaluating, and improving the development and delivery of its priorities, services, programs and operations. 

You will focus on program integration to work with and best support priority populations. You will advance service delivery models that not only ensure quality, seamless services, but also deliver on OPH strategic priorities including diversity, equity and inclusion, employee well-being and development and measuring our impact. 

You are responsible for establishing and maintaining positive, meaningful client relationships with diverse internal and external management, partners and interest-holders; serving as a spokesperson and liaison to key community and provincial partners related to Ottawa Public Health programs and services, to interpret public health policies, objectives and roles to the public; and working to enhance community and funder awareness and appreciation of how Ottawa Public Health is advancing prevention, equity and achieving results, to best position OPH to effect system-wide change that improves the population’s health while addressing inequities in the health of subpopulations in Ottawa. 

As Chief Nursing Officer, you act as the principal lead and resource for nursing practice and professional issues and represent public health nursing at the community, provincial and national levels.  

You are also accountable for applicable public health legislative requirements, and for managing the Service’s human and financial resources (including contracted services if applicable).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing  
Graduate degree with a focus on public health or nursing, or relevant academic equivalent, is desirable.  
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible management experience in the public health field with emphasis on program planning, assessing, and managing community health problems, and providing clinical direction to public health professionals, including 5 years in a local public health organization; and experience in the management of human resources and external contract resources, and management of operating and capital budgets. 

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Principles, practices, procedures, techniques, laws and regulations pertaining to the Service’s functions, programs, services and operations
• Ottawa Public Health and City of Ottawa operations and corporate governance structure
• Relevant Ottawa Public Health and City codes, policies and procedures
• Trends and developments in the public health environment
• Policy and program analysis, development, implementation and evaluation techniques
• Performance measurement and management practices 
• 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 
• Ottawa Public Health and 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, Ottawa Public Health 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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