Main Purpose and Function

Reporting to the Manager of Executive Administration, the Administrative Assistant supports the Engineering Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for providing an extensive range of confidential, sensitive and high level of administrative support, ranging from complex to routine, in a fast-paced environment

At this time, this position will work a minimum of 2 days per week in office.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and manages the General Manager and Directors’ calendars, priorities, appointments, internal and external meetings workshops and etc.
• Manages the flow/storage of documents and inquires; screens, reviews and edits/proofreads correspondence, emails, telephone calls, voicemails, etc. in accordance with the City’s record management system.
• Handles sensitive and confidential documents, including: budget reports, departmental re-organizational structures, grievances, disciplinary letters, performance or attendance management files, contract negotiations, and council reports.
• Creates and maintains effective workflow and communications.
• Coordinates meetings and logistics (e.g. scheduling attendees, room procurement, equipment, food/refreshments and minute taking/compiling/distribution).
• Drafts correspondence, agendas, minutes, e-mails. 
• Tracks and follows up on correspondence and other types of inquiries ensuring that responses to requests for information from the public, Mayor and Council, and other City departments etc., are completed in a timely manner.
• Organizes efficient and economical travel arrangements, calculating the estimated expenses to be incurred, and preparing necessary documentation.
• Maintains confidential databases; inputs, updates, reviews, extracts, researches and generates reports.   Handles reports from Branches for GM/Director review and signature.
• Prepares, distributes, photocopies, etc., reports, presentations, correspondence, spreadsheets, etc.
• Advises on key issues and concerns regarding: meetings, urgencies, and other priorities and evaluates priority and urgency of issue/request for time and attention of Senior Leadership team, and decides what issues/requests can be delegated to Division/Branch Heads in the organization for appropriate action.
• Liaises with employees, Unions, government officials and legal counsel for information sharing, exchange purposes and complaint management.
• Manages media calls by determining the subject, deadlines, and appropriate follow through.   Prepares Staff Action Forms and Compensation Action Forms, as required.
• Responsible for SAP time entry and reporting and updating personnel files.
• Proved backup/support for other Engineering Services Administrative Assistants.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by courses in office administration and sound related experience supporting executive level management, preferably in a public sector environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures
• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills 
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize actions in response to numerous and diverse demands
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in the use software applications and enterprise systems such as MS Office, VanDocs, SharePoint and SAP
• Ability to deal with highly sensitive and confidential information 
• Ability to exercise confidentiality, discretion, diplomacy and tact
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize work, all while under pressure with constant interruptions
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization and the public
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise initiative.
• Ability to research and analyze a variety of data and issues

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: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: November, 2024 

Position End Date: October, 2026 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-030: $56,567 to $70,714 per annum

Application Close: October 25, 2024

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Fleet servicing occurs primarily at the fully equipped Garage at Manitoba Yards which houses an employee base of approximately 150 employees from various Trades but also as a Commercial Transport or Heavy Duty Mechanic, you will work with members of the Fleet and Manufacturing Services team to ensure that quality and timely work is performed to support and service our clients. The challenge this busy environment offers is in the variety of work, that includes small and heavy equipment, automobiles, light to heavy trucks, trailers and various other work related to fleet.

The City of Vancouver supports continued education and development in areas of interest for all of its employees. Equipment Services provides great opportunities for training including dealer training on newly purchased fleet equipment. We are always looking to provide employees with training to develop skills, knowledge, and abilities.

The regular work schedule is from 3:10 PM to 12:34 AM, Monday to Friday. The successful candidates may be required to adjust shifts and locations as operationally required.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Heavy Duty Mechanic or Commercial Transport Certificate of Qualifications (T.Q.), Inter-Provincial Red Seal Endorsement
• Red Seal certification is preferred.
• Completion of Grade 10, supplemented by technical courses related to the work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the automotive and heavy-duty mechanical trade.
• Thorough knowledge of braking systems.
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards and proper safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to perform a variety of complex skilled electrical and mechanical tasks in the overhaul, repair, maintenance and adjustment of motorcycles, automotive, heavy-duty equipment and marine electrical systems.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions which may be accompanied by sketches and diagrams.
• Ability to interpret manufacturer's instructions and diagrams pertaining to equipment.
• Ability to requisition parts and materials.
• Ability to operate vehicles and heavy-duty equipment.
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise one or more subordinates.
• Ability to inspect and test City vehicles for road worthiness, following prescribed provincial standards.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment employed in the trade.
• Agility, muscular coordination, and sufficient strength to permit the performance of heavy manual labour.
• Superior mechanical aptitude

Driver’s License and Record Checks:

• A current and valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and a Satisfactory National Safety Code driving record.
• A current and valid Class 1 or 3 BC Driver’s License with Air Brake is considered an asset.
  • 5 years accumulation of no more than 9 points, not more than 3 points per single year
  • 3 years accumulation of no more than 1 preventable work-related driving or equipment operating accident in any single year
  • Employees who do not demonstrate a satisfactory driving record will have their application reviewed in more detail.
• Candidates must attach the following to be considered:
  • Commercial Driving Records Abstract (N Print) for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
  • Insurance and Claims History for the past 5 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: CUPE 1004 N/Pks 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: October, 2024

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-377: $47.11 per hour (+ $4.00 per hour shift premium)

Application Close: October 22, 2024