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Main Purpose and Function

The Administrative Assistant works closely with the Directors, Assistant Directors and senior level managers within the departments and is responsible for providing an extensive range of confidential and sensitive administrative support in a fast-paced environment.  The position supports the Department’s senior management team with the development, implementation and monitoring of a variety of projects to ensure departmental consistency, many of which have a direct impact on labour relations.

The position attends and participates in a wide range of technical and administrative meetings, including senior management team meetings, grievance meetings, peer review meetings with industry stakeholders, public policy meetings with other municipalities and provincial and federal government agencies and professional associations.  The Administrative Assistant records minutes, takes action on issues requiring follow-up and reports on the monitoring of newly implemented departmental processes, policies and procedures, ensuring that policies are being maintained and adhered to.  Additionally, the position tracks and monitors activities within the department on behalf of the Directors and/or Assistant Director(s), reports findings and recommends solutions to the senior management team as required. 

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for handling sensitive and confidential documents, including budget reports, departmental re-organizational structures, grievance hearings, disciplinary letters, performance and/or attendance management files, criminal/driver/police record checks (for staff and businesses and organizations), Human Resources related documents and Council reports.  The position coordinates a wide range of meetings on behalf of the Director, Assistant Directors, and the Business Services Manager, conducts background research, preliminary investigations and retrieves information on various staffing, administrative, regulatory and inter-governmental issues.   Additionally, the Administrative Assistant takes a lead role in the development and implementation of administrative type projects across the department such as establishing and setting up departmental databases and administrative policies and procedures.  Monitors department workflow and ensures adherence to relevant departmental and corporate policies and procedures.

Key Contacts and Reporting Relationships

• The position reports directly to the Business Services Manager of Development, Buildings and Licensing, but also provides support to the Director of Permitting Services, Chief Building Official, Chief Licensing Inspector, Director of Digital Services, and their teams.
• Organizes and provides administrative support to the Building Board of Appeal.
• Communicates with various City staff members, members of the development, building and business community and the external parties.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains the Directors’ calendars, plans, organizes and schedules priorities, appointments and internal and external meetings.  Coordinates group meetings, schedules attendees, drafts agendas and arranges for room and equipment procurement as required. Works with multiple, competing, and challenging priorities to organize appointments, proactively resolve conflicts, and ensure optimal use of Directors’ time.
• Advises the Director(s) and/or Assistant Director(s) on key issues and concerns regarding meetings, urgencies and other priorities.  Determines priority/urgency of issues and delegates requests as required.
• Drafts a variety of confidential departmental correspondence such as budgetary reports, briefing notes for Council, other department heads and/or general managers reports related to organizational re-structuring initiatives and minutes of meetings resulting from public meetings and appeal panels.  Many of these reports related to changes in methods and procedures of operations that may impact wage rates, working conditions, promotional opportunities or reductions, changes or increases in staff. Responds to complaints from the public related to staff performance.
• Drafts, edits, and formats sensitive and confidential departmental correspondence and creates and edits presentations, including PowerPoint.  Prepares, photocopies and distributes reports, presentations, correspondence and spreadsheets as required.
• Carries out preliminary investigations to gather information for the Director and/or Assistant Director(s).  Conducts preliminary interviews with the public filing complaints about employees and/or service delivery, carries out preliminary criminal record checks on bargaining unit staff with Police Departments and forwards as required.
• Develops, leads and implements a variety of departmental administrative quality control projects as assigned on behalf of the Director and/or Assistant Director(s).  Monitors records, identifies gaps in established policies and procedures and makes recommendations to address identified issues.
• Organizes materials for, participates in, and prepares minutes for various City committees /meetings, including the Community Services Department Head’s meetings and Departmental Manager Meetings. 
• Manages the Department’s flow of documents and inquiries.  Screens, reviews, edits and proofreads the Director’s correspondence, including e-mail, telephone calls, and voice mail. 
• Makes decisions in the absence of the Director(s) by determining if an issue needs to be forwarded to the GM, GM Executive Assistant, or may be dealt with by another senior leader.
• Researches, analyzes, summarizes, prepares and distributes a variety of reports, including budget reports, staff movement and turnover, statistics (permits, inspections, license applications etc.), presentations and spreadsheets for the Directors and/or Assistant Director(s) action.  Maintains active project files and handles confidential materials. 
• Reviews draft job descriptions and job evaluation requests for staff, ensures consistency with established departmental policies and procedures and communicates with bargaining unit staff and managers.  Reviews parking decal assignments for departmental staff to ensure applicability with corporate policies.
• Reviews administrative processes and/or statistical reports related to the quality and quantity of services to identify issues/trends.  Recommends solutions aimed at ensuring optimal efficiency within the department to address service delivery gaps for consideration by the Directors and/or Assistant Director(s).
• Screens  signing documents such as refunds for permit and license fees, staff travel/expense forms, DLC waiver forms, HR offer letters, and purchasing requests ensuring departmental procedures and policies have been met prior to the Director’s signature.
• Develops and maintains departmental filing systems, tracks and follows-up on correspondence and inquiries on a variety of administrative, financial and human resource issues, ensuring that responses to requests for information from the public, Mayor and Council, and other City departments are completed in a timely manner.
• Conducts background research and investigations on a variety of regulatory and inter-governmental type issues related to permitting, inspections, licensing, animal control and administrative type issues.  Researches and compiles alternate service delivery models, statistical information related to compliance rates and monitor inspection level activities within various inspection branches providing service to the public. 
• Leads, develops, implements and maintains a variety of departmental databases for employees on information such as technical and administrative policies and procedures and information related to the design and construction of buildings, business industries as well as other stakeholders and the general public.
• Provides back up coverage for the GM’s Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant III, and under exceptional circumstances, provides back up coverage for the Business Services Manager.
• Schedules and tracks annual performance reviews for Directors and electronically files their teams’ performance reviews.
• Create and submit Electronic Staff Actions Forms, Electronic Compensation Authorization Forms and SuccessFactors Job Requisitions.
• Monitors TFT roles and follows up with Managers regarding extensions.
• Monitors outstanding job requisitions to ensure timely posting. 
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of grade 12 supplemented by courses in office administration
• Minimum of two to three years’ Executive Assistant experience, including experience working at the senior level handling sensitive and confidential information or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Highly developed customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide range of employees across the City, including the political level, the members of the public and external contacts; 
• Ability to exercise substantial discretion and deal with sensitive and confidential material in support of senior management, internal audit, and other sensitive areas of City business;
• Interpersonal skills to promote a supportive, respectful, and safe work environment;
• Ability to set priorities and meet goals in a timely manner;
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a wide variety of internal and external contacts including comprehending and interpreting departmental rules and regulations;
• Ability to plan, organize and manage the work of a number of departmental staff while leading administrative type projects on behalf of the Business Services Manager, Directors and/or Assistant Director(s);Ability to record the minutes and report the proceedings of various departmental and committee meetings;
• Ability to be resourceful, flexible, adaptable and possess a high degree of common sense and initiative;
• Ability to research and gather information;
• Ability to make accurate complex arithmetical and statistical computations;
• Superior clerical, mathematical, and statistical aptitude and accuracy with skills at an advanced level using MS Office programs;
• Effective knowledge of correct punctuation, grammatical usage and a comprehensive vocabulary for preparation of business letters, reports and statements;
• Superior knowledge of departmental responsibilities as well as other departments within the City;
• Effective organizational skills to manage a changing workload, track and follow up/follow through on delayed assignments, projects and reports involving other departments;
• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision, prioritize work schedule, complete assigned duties within timelines;
• Independent judgement and action is exercised in complex and non-routine matters where decisions are made within the framework of established procedures; policy or unusual problems referred to the Directors.  An awareness of ongoing and sometimes sensitive issues and use of discretion in dealing with confidential matters is an essential component of this position.

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: Development, Buildings & Licensing (1250) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: November 2024

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

Application Close: October 8, 2024

Main Purpose and Function
The Content Strategist, Digital Channels, plays an integral role in supporting the family of City websites, primarily vancouver.ca and associated digital applications.  Acting with minimal supervision to provide their strategic and technical judgement on complex initiatives with a digital component. This role supports business units in delivering a digital content strategy for highly visible projects, ensuring a consistent and high quality user experience across the public website. The role serves as a key project contact for various lines of business, building relationships within the business to achieve strategic digital communication objectives. 
 

The Content Strategist plans, designs and delivers a variety of web content assets (e.g. text, graphics and maps, video and audio, born digital materials and digitized items, application interfaces, etc.) on behalf of all departments, including materials of a  high priority and complex nature within the City’s content management system (CMS) to ensure they: provide a cohesive, task-oriented user experience across the City of Vancouver website; align to departmental and corporate business objectives, and enhance quality of web service interactions 

 
Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Develops and implements Digital Content strategy for complex initiatives
• Recommends solutions and alternatives related to online functionality, usability, accessibility, content and presentation, which balances user needs and business drivers.
• Creates and documents site assets, including web page metadata tags (title, key words, and descriptions), maintain accessibility standards, content matrixes, etc. to ensure continuity in the overall maintenance of site assets.
• Provides web and content strategy and best practices counsel to internal and external contacts. 
• Communicates content, provided by City business units, from multiple angles: visually, textwise, and page wise within the vancouver.ca website.
• Manages the development and documentation of standard operating procedures to support the day-to-day needs of the site, working with site resources to ensure adherence to procedures, design and content standards (DSG and CSG), as well as accessibility standards, providing regular reviews and modifications where necessary.
• Contributes to ongoing assessment of processes and procedures and identify areas of concern and continual improvement
• Identifies opportunities for improvements to User Experience and ensure User Centric approach drives solutions to site interactivity
• Improves overall website performance (in terms of click through and conversion rates) by leveraging insights gathered from data, both qualitative and quantitative.
• Creates and maintains the standards and taxonomies for the website, recommending changes and improvements; and integrates information on the website from across all communication channels. 
• Identifies and implements audience-specific digital solutions across a variety of online platforms
• Supports and upholds internal Design Style Guide, User Experience Charter, and Accessibility standards when producing content and materials for web.
• Designs tools such as wireframes, prototypes, concept maps, mockups, user flows, and storyboards to support stakeholder buy-in, and provide clarity on the user journey
• Conducts formative and summative usability testing by reviewing content and ensuring it is presenting as expected, and contributes to ongoing assessments of processes and procedures and identifies areas of concern, and continual improvement
• Investigates, analyzes, and specifies digital product and service requirements to meet the business needs of clients.
• Researches and explores ideas by brainstorming, collecting and analyzing statistics, and sketching options.
• Advises stakeholders of the value of UX design principles.
• Presents and pitches content strategy, information architecture, user journey ideas to stakeholders.
• Supports software tool development when needed.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Stakeholder Relations

• Establishes and maintains liaison with business units and other applicable internal and external contacts.
• Helps coordinate meetings and communicates with project stakeholders on content strategy related deliverables.
• Provides advice and assistance to users and senior staff regarding enhancements and functionality of various projects while promoting user centric thinking and approach to projects.
• Plans, organizes and participates in consultations with key stakeholders from multiple operational units, delivering strategic recommendations with confidence
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Certification or degree in Information Technology or a related field supplemented by courses in User Experience or Interactive Design and plus sound related experience in a web design/development/publishing environment including  or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience with digital content management systems; OpenText preferred. 
• Experience with interaction design methods, user experience process, usability best practices, and web accessibility standards
• Awareness and experience with common Project Management processes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of relevant best practices, including user experience and search engine optimization; considerable knowledge of accessibility issues and guidelines
• Sound knowledge of UX wireframing/prototyping tools (i.e. Figma, Balsamiq)
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques related to web design and functionality.
• Strong writing skills, including writing in plain language, with experience in communications/marketing
• Strong problem-solving approach, and ability to understand content in the context of various business models; and the ability to synthesize complex or technical information to produce clear, concise and compelling content
• Ability to manage project timelines, manage resources and communicate with project stakeholders
• A good understanding of front-end design patterns and UI best practices as well as an ability to influence others in the adoption of best practices
• Constantly drive innovation by staying current with technology, trends, and new ideas for digital content production and process improvements
• Ability to recognize opportunities to improve business processes related to customer experience
• Ability to remain up-to-date on digital products and service opportunities, UX best practices, and UX solution options
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to internal and external parties
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate UX requirements with both internal and external development teams
• Ability to source and use industry best practices in UX, content strategy, and interface design
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative suite, SurveyGizmo (or other survey creation software) and knowledge of HTML and CSS is considered an advantage
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Ability to work after hours, weekends, holidays, on a standby rotation is preferred

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: IT, Digital Strategy & 311 (1070) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: November 2024 

Position End Date: June 2025 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-025: $43.78 to $51.7 per hour

Application Close: October 4, 2024

Main Purpose & Function 
Known as the “living room of the Downtown Eastside,” Carnegie Centre offers educational, recreational, cultural and social programming for the benefit of low income people of the Downtown Eastside.

Reporting to the Security Coordinator, the Security Attendant I is the public’s “first point of contact.” As part of the security team, the position supports Centre security and safety, and works to create a safe and welcoming environment for patrons and staff.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitoring entrances and facilitating access control of the facilities;
• Monitoring and upholding the Centre’s Code of Conduct and standards of behaviour are being observed;
• Making regular patrols of the building;
• Providing support in the event of an emergency including first aid and overdose response;
• Understanding the needs of and assisting patrons in a supportive manner by providing information and making referrals on the services and activities provided by the Centre and other community partners;
• Assisting with front desk clerical activities such as answering phones, distributing mail, simple data entry when needed;
• Communicating information to other staff by way of log entries, incident reports and emails;
• Communicating effectively using a two-way radio;
• Maintaining health and safety standards;
• Receiving routine deliveries;
• Ability to understand and uphold occupational health and safety policies and procedures, including specific policies related to COVID-19;
• Performing janitorial and other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 10 (Grade 12 preferred);
• Knowledge of the Downtown Eastside community, local agencies, and services;
• Considerable knowledge of the Carnegie Community Centre’s rules, services and operations
• Experience working in a community, social service or health care environment would be an asset
• Occupational First Aid Level I certification would be an asset
• Fluency in a second language would be an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the Downtown Eastside, agencies, services and resources.
• Considerable knowledge and understanding of addictions, mental illness, conflict resolution and violence prevention.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including writing incident reports.
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to respond to incident using defusing and de-escalation techniques.
• Proven ability to respond to emergencies, travel long distances, and transport heavy items using moderate strength and agility.

Record Checks:

• A Police Record Check is a requirement of this position. A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.

Business Unit/Department: Arts, Culture and Community Services (1200) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual 

Position Start Date: October, 2024 

No of positions avaliable: Multiple

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-013: $27.04 to $31.66 per hour

Application Close: October 4th, 2024

Main Purpose and Function
This Office Support Clerk III is responsible ensuring that time entry and HR action forms are accurate and align with CoV best practices and policies.  The OSCIII reviews and corrects time entry work of other clerical staff, providing training, guidance and trouble-shooting support as required.  Additionally, the OSCIII reviews, corrects, and tracks HR action forms, providing support and guidance to supervisors and managers throughout the process.  The OSCIII also performs time entry functions and provides general clerical support for the Park Board administrative office, including relief backup for other clerical staff as required. This role includes working with confidential information.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews and enters all payroll data bi-weekly for Beach Administration office, including CUPE 15, CUPE 1004 and Exempt staff.
• Confirms target hours for each employee, identifies missing or omitted information for management correction.
• Reviews and processes all corrections for time entry and activity allocation.
• Provides time entry guidance, trouble-shooting, training, and back-up for all sites within the Parks and Recreation Department.  
• Reviews, monitors and assists with employee quotas such as vacation and sick leave, provides information and policy/procedure guidance.
• Processes applications and administration of employee claims for WorkSafe BC, medium and long term disability (MTD & LTD), graduated return to work (GRTW).
• Reviews and processes applications and administration of employee benefits and new hires.
• Provides a primary point of contact for Corporate Payroll to troubleshoot time entry inconsistencies and inquires, and to clarify and correct payroll forms and documents.
• Provides recruitment, staff action form support and training for the Parks and Recreation department, including creating, correcting and tracking eSAFs and eCAFs where required.
• Receives payroll error reports and liaises with time entry clerks to resolve errors.
• Processes, maintains and monitors auxiliary/temporary employee hours and increments. Required to perform manual increment calculations.
• Assists Budget Analyst and HR with position control.
• Assists with new employee onboarding and orientation as requested, including preparing new employee orientation packages and ensuring organization charts and staff directories are updated.
• Creates, files and maintains accurate records of confidential personnel files for Parks & Recreation.
• Assists with identifying, documenting and implementing work process improvements, standardized forms and manuals.
• Tracks and enters training data and provides reports as required.
• Supports p-card reporting, reconciliation, and file management as required.
• Updates staff absence calendars when requested.
• Provides back-up reception duties to the Beach Administration office.
• Assists with meeting room set-up and clean-up as required.
• Takes minutes at staff meetings and prepares agendas as required.
• Performs other clerical duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by courses in administration and/or job related courses together with sound related experience performing administration responsibilities related to and including time entry and benefits administration in a unionized environment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  
• Completion of the CoV SAP Time Entry Course would be an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Sound knowledge and experience applicable to wage, salary, and time entry administration. 
• Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and math.
• Considerable knowledge of the applicable rules and regulations which govern departmental activities.
• Knowledge of office procedures and skill in the operation of office equipment. 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices for maintenance of office records and filing.
• Ability to understand and interpret oral and written instructions.
• Ability to understand and apply the regulations of the collective agreements for CUPE 15 and CUPE 1004 and the policies for Exempt staff.
• Ability to successfully, effectively, and tactfully deal with staff in interpreting and explaining policies, rules, regulations and processes.
• Ability to use tact, discretion, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to take action in solving problems while exhibiting good judgement.
• Ability to make repetitive and arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy, and to adhere to rigid time schedules.
• Work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Possess good organizational skills. 
• Handle a varied workload in a busy environment with frequent interruptions 
• Ability to evaluate work methods and procedures and make recommendations for appropriate changes.
• Skill in typing (keyboarding) rapidly and accurately 
• Proficiency using business software (e.g. SAP, CACS, VanDocs) and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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: Board of Parks & Recreation (1400) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Parks 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: November, 2024

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-015: $29.2 to $34.3 per hour

Application Close: October 1, 2024

Smythe is looking for an Administrative Assistant who can provide support on a range of activities for our Vancouver Accounting practice groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide support Partners and Managers with various administrative needs such as calendar management, arranging and coordinate meetings, travel, and other arrangements 

• Support Partners to ensure tasks and deadlines are met 

• Coordinate, prepare, edit and/or proofread documents such as correspondence, presentations, and reports using various software. 

• Answer and manage incoming calls from clients or potential clients 

• Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed. 

• Liaise with internal staff at all levels to resolve administrative inquiries 

• Draft minutes of meetings for review 

• Prepare client materials and documents 

• Maintain electronic filing system 

• Prepare written responses to routine inquiries (CRA follow-up correspondence, forward mail to clients, etc.) 

• Assist in the preparation and submission of time and expense reports for the partner(s) supported. 

• Use computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software to prepare reports, memos, and documents 

• Update and ensure the accuracy of the organization's databases 

• General clerical duties include scanning, photocopying, faxing, mailing, filing and retrieving documents, referencing materials, maintaining spreadsheets, and ad-hoc tasks as required 

What we are looking for 

• 1+ years of experience in an office environment would be an asset as would experience in a professional services firm 

• Advanced skills with Office365 and Adobe products. In particular, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Acrobat 

• Proficiency to quickly learn software and adopt new technology 

• Good judgment and analytical skills with a strong focus on attention to detail 

• Proven ability to deal with sensitive materials with a high degree of tact and discretion 

• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills 

• Excellent command of verbal and written English, with proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally 

• Strong project management skills with a proven track record with time management, meeting deadlines, organization, and ownership of assigned tasks 

• Excellent judgment and strong problem-solving skills 

You will need to 

• Occasional extra hours and attendance at events outside the regular workweek 

• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs 

As a recruiter at Vancity, you will be supporting the recruitment of our community branches and head-office roles.

A typical day would involve:

• Providing full-cycle recruitment services to assigned client groups
• Partnering with hiring managers to understand their line of business and staffing requirements
• Providing best advice to managers, enabling the attraction and selection of talent aligned with Vancity's vision in order to meet business needs
• Maintaining your social media presence and attend related industry events for purposes of increasing employment brand awareness and candidate sourcing
• Acting as point-of-contact for external agency / recruitment partners, developing and managing these relationships
• Collaborating with different HR teams and/or lines of business on cross-functional projects (e.g. process improvement)
• Developing your understanding of the best talent (both passive and active) within and outside the organization
• Proactively pipe-lining candidates for roles which are relevant based on discussions with your client group leaders
• Educating managers and candidates on the use of the applicant tracking system and other related systems
• Continuously looking to mitigate bias in recruitment operations in accordance to Vancity's commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

You have:

• Current knowledge of theory and best practice in Talent Acquisition
• Experience handling a recruitment role within a corporate environment (minimally 3 years)
• Exceptional time management, problem-solving and oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience applying DEIR principles into recruitment practice
• Demonstrated experience / capability working with multiple leaders (of varying levels, from associate managers to Senior VP's) in developing and managing recruitment strategies and searches
• The above points acquired through a combination of various work experience and related education--minimally in possession of a Bachelor's Degree within a relevant discipline.

Bonus Points:

• Relevant Certifications, Licenses and Memberships related to Recruitment / Human Resources

You are:

• A relationship builder – you are able to adapt your interpersonal skills to various target audiences and are proactive in starting & developing key relationships in all relevant sectors
• A subject-matter expert – you possess significant knowledge in your functional area and ensure to keep updated with the most relevant developments in your space
• A solid researcher – you are resourceful and utilize the tools at your disposal to discover solutions, practices and knowledge that will assist you and your recruitment efforts
• A Project Manager – you can shift from big-picture to detail effortlessly and use your planning & organizational skills to achieve multiple objectives in a logical sequence.
• An Excellent Communicator – you use your written, spoken & interpersonal skills to communicate potentially complex material effectively to your target audiences.

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

The salary range for the role is $64,500 to $96,500 and a candidate’s offer is likely to be up to the mid-point of the role ($80,500). The upper half of the salary range is typically reserved for individuals who have demonstrated consistent strong performance in the role and possess a high level of job knowledge and skill.

The opportunity

Professional Administration. Individual & Integrated Team Support.

To provide professional administrative support to the BC Banking Region while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. This position plays an integral role in ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in key support and administrative processes for the regions ensuring a positive and supportive team environment while providing excellent service to team members and clients. This includes general administrative support for the regional leadership teams, including expense, invoice and travel management, support for team activities, on premise admin support, assistance with budget tracking, meeting and communication support, and other coordination duties as required.

Specific accountabilities

• Receive incoming invoices, validate to budget detail and prepare payment coding instruction details for Accounts Payable, ensuring the proper signatory authorizations are obtained.

• Setting up contracts and blanket purchase orders for contract services.

• General budget tracking, as required.

• Support leaders with timely and accurate expense management (personal expenses and corporate expenses).

• Coordinate facility services, including seating/office plans, repair or maintenance, key/lock management, procurement of new furnishings

• Booking of rooms and organizing meetings for department level as required

• Other administrative duties, as assigned inclusive of: minute-taking, filing, invoicing, ordering office supplies at the discretion of business leaders

• Coordinates all travel/meeting arrangements and booking for the leadership team

• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence per leader direction, as required.

• Manage travel requirements as assigned including airfare, and accommodations in line with CWB group travel policy. Support expense claim management process, as required.

• Receive incoming/forwarded phone calls in a professional manner, taking and distributing messages.

• Ordering and maintaining stationary supplies and supply room

• Capture and input information, both for presentation and storage, into the appropriate software

• Coordinating tasks within the department as assigned (e.g., ordering lunches, consolidating data, etc.)

• Other administrative duties, as assigned inclusive of: meeting arrangements, minute-taking, filing, invoicing, meeting bookings, ordering office and kitchen supplies, mail runs and distribution of the daily mail

• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee information and leader interactions.

• Prepare and regularly review annual goals and career development plan with manager/supervisor

• Promote cooperation and commitment within the CWB Group towards the attainment of common goals enabling productive group interactions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education

Some post-secondary education and/or learning courses preferred

Professional Experience

Minimum 3-year administrative experience

Personal Competencies

• Portray a team player and a “can do” and proactive attitude at all times

• Excellent administrative and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize job responsibilities and manage high volumes of information effectively, particularly as this role supports multiple leaders at once

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel

• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically and professionally at all times

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with management, staff, and clients to enhance professionalism and productivity

• Ability to execute role tasks with a high degree of confidentiality and professional discretion.

• Strong and highly flexible, solid interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment

• Good analytical skills with strong attention to detail

• Clearly conveys information using the tools necessary, engaging the audience to ensure the message is delivered and understood, creating a positive first impression with confidence and respect

• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

• Follows policies and procedures when completing tasks

• Takes personal responsibility

Why work with us?  

Your success is our obsession! And our award-winning culture & benefits back it up. 
 
Proudly recognized by Great Place to Work® in 2024 as one of Canada’s top 50 Best Workplaces & member of Waterstone Human Capital’s Most Admired Corporate CulturesTM Hall of Fame.  

Wellness matters. We offer an award-winning benefits package that includes: 

• Hybrid work environments 

• Everyday flexibility 

• Generous company-funded health coverage 

• Health care spending account 

• A flexible wellness program 

• generous time-away options to unplug, rest & recover  

Career development. We commit to our employees’ development and help them reach their professional goals with: 

Organization wide coaching services 

• Mentorship 

• Education support & training programs  

Bring your whole self to work. Inclusion is a journey requiring practice & experience to result in a powerful outcome. Your perspective matters & voice will be heard. Find community within the CWB family in our employee represented groups.  

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End Date: October 7, 2024 (11 days left to apply)

Main Purpose and Function

Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst - Corporate Support, the Financial Analyst is a strategic finance partner to a range of corporate support service groups including Finance & Supply Chain Management, Legal Services, City Clerks, the City Manager’s office, Human Resources, Mayor and Council and Office of the Chief Safety Officer. The Financial Analyst is a key point of contact for strategic financial decision making for these groups. This includes understanding the financial implications of decisions, long-term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Budgeting, Reporting, Forecasting and Operational Support
• Strategic financial advice and decision support
• Explain monthly actual financial results and forecast future results
• Link department strategies and City priorities to the budget
• Works with City-wide FP&A, Financial Services, Supply Chain and other stakeholders to provide capital budget management support

• Provides financial and budget management support to the operations group with shopping cart approval processes and prepares financial summaries for bid committee reports for contract management

• Sets up WBS numbers in SAP for approved capital project and creates orders for Project Managers to support with capital project budget management and monitoring
• Assists Management in developing and analyzing business cases for proposed projects, including cost benefit analysis to justify spending proposal and quantifies impact on budgets and forecasts
• Develops and maintains all necessary financial models
• Assists with development and review of financial and administrative policies including recommending and validating appropriate funding sources
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline
• A professional accounting designation such as CA, CGA or CMA or MBA with a combination of experience and education related to the requirements of the position
• Minimum 4 - 5 years post designation experience in budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and accounting
• Strong financial systems experience preferably within an ERP environment - experience with financial modules of SAP would be an asset
• Strong financial modelling and business case analysis experience
• Good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to local government including PSAB
• Experience with preparing presentations for Senior Management
• Formal reporting writing experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of finance, and business concepts
• Strong business acumen and capability to link finance to the business
• Demonstrated ability to make sound judgements on a wide variety of decisions in complex situations with no established precedents
• Developed financial modelling and excel skills
• Real Estate knowledge and experience is considered an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Problem-solving and issue resolution skills in a complex business environment
• Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, confidentiality, tact and diplomacy
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts in simple terms

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: Finance & Supply Chain Mgmt (1150) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: November 2024 

Position End Date: June 2025 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-080: $97032 to $121294 per annum

Application Close: September 29, 2024

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 2 years

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to change diapers, ensuring infants’ comfort and hygiene
• The candidates should be able to follow parents’ lead with toilet training, supporting children during this transition
• The candidates should be able to sterilize bottles and prepare formulas, maintaining proper feeding practices
• The candidates should be able to assume full responsibility for the household in the absence of parents, managing tasks effectively
• The candidates should be able to bathe, dress, and feed infants and children, providing attentive care
• The candidates should be able to discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents, maintaining consistency in behavior management
• The candidates should be able to instruct children in personal hygiene and social development, promoting healthy habits and interactions
• The candidates should be able to maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home, ensuring children’s well-being
• The candidates should be able to organize activities such as games and outings for children, fostering engagement and fun
• The candidates should be able to prepare and serve nutritious meals, supporting children’s dietary needs
• The candidates should be able to prepare infants and children for rest periods, ensuring a calm and comfortable environment
• The candidates should be able to supervise and care for children, ensuring their safety and developmental needs are met
• The candidates should be able to help children with homework, providing guidance and support for their learning

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

Main Purpose & Function 
The Electrical Technician I will perform detailed technical work including designing, estimating, inspecting, providing technical reviews, ordering materials, developing project scope and coordinating projects related to City's electrical and communication infrastructure and within responsibilities of Traffic, Electrical Operations and Design – Electrical Design department.

The regular work hours for this position are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday. This position is based in National Works Yard, 701 National Avenue. The successful candidate may be required to adjust shifts and change locations as per operational needs.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions (street lighting, traffic signals, power distribution, communication systems etc.) that meet all applicable codes, standards and regulations.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections or technical investigations to collect data for engineering projects.
• Liaison with internal and external customers, other City divisions/departments, electricians, superintendents, civil crews, project coordinators/managers, consultants, various Business Improvement Associations and general public.
• Provide estimates for construction (labor and material) using in-house software.
• Perform development reviews (for off-site scope) and utilities reviews
• Perform night inspections and attend public meetings as required.
• Provide support for Organizational Quality Management (OQM) program compliance activities such as document control, quality control, process improvement and field reviews.
• Review work of draftspersons and other technicians.
• Perform other administrative and technical functions in support of engineering activities as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of the twelfth school grade supplemented by either completion of electrical apprenticeship or recognized electrical technician courses/program.
• Considerable experience as an electrical designer or electrical technologist, electrician or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in street lighting design and traffic signal design will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, AGI32, Word, Excel and ETAP is considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), City of Vancouver Design Guidelines and Construction Standards, Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD), the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) specifications and the Uniform Traffic Control Device (UTCD) standards, and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) of North America standards and lighting simulation.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and theory of electricity and electronics and their practical applications.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work efficiently.
• Ability to estimate labour/material costs for complex projects.
• Ability to prepare, read, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to direct and supervise the work of subordinates engaged in technical field and office duties.
• Ability to perform research tasks and compile statistical and narrative reports as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all internal/external stakeholders and the public.
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations with tact.

Driver’s License and Record Checks:

• A current and valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License or higher and a Satisfactory National Safety Code driving record
  • 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 records and satisfy the City’s driving requirements to be considered for this role:
  • ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) for the past 3 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
  • Insurance & Claims History for the past 3 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
• If you have less than three years driving experience in BC, out of province/country abstract and claims history for the past 3 years must be provided

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: IBEW Tech & Ins 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: November 2024 

Position End Date: October 2026 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-100: $41.34 to $48.96 per hour

Application Close: September 24, 2024

Main Purpose and Function

As a member of the Human Resources Service Centre team, performs administrative functions and provides professional level support services to the organization’s business units and to the overall Human Resources (HR) department.  The HR Associate provides front-line services and support to leaders and staff in relation to HR processes, policies, established interpretations and related questions. The Human Resources (HR) Associate performs workflow updates in relation to the maintenance and processing of all aspects of the employee life-cycle including hiring, status changes, position changes, benefits updates, terminations, grievances, training and absence documentation.  Running reports to reconcile and confirm accuracy of data, to prepare grievance and file summaries and other related research is also required.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries from managers, HR staff, and employees on a variety of HR related issues regarding HR policies and procedures, collective agreements and employment standards matters
• Researches, summarizes and provides advice to ensure City policies and collective agreement provisions are followed
• Provides information and education directly to employees regarding benefit eligibility and coverage, bank entitlements, pay rates, and seniority
• Processes and maintains employee benefits, pension and compensation information through various workflow systems and SAP by verifying accuracy of electronic staff action forms (eSAF) and compensation action forms (eCAF) and confirming as required
• Problem-solves with payroll staff, HR team members and business unit with respect to overpayments, reclassifications, and time entry related issues including researching and recommending next steps
• Updates and utilizes various databases and systems (e.g. SAP, GMS) to create and respond to data and reporting requests
• Extracts data to identify trends, issues for resolution, or find data discrepancies and initiate action as required. Works closely with HR Analytics team and the business unit to ensure data validity
• Manipulates data  summarizing it for presentation as appropriate for the required audience including HR Consultants, Managers, and business units
• Maintains position control within SAP, including creating new positions and organizational units and structures
• Maintains and drafts Job Share Agreements compatible with organization policy and collective agreements
• Prepare retirement reports for employees and departments, calculating last day worked based on work schedule and quota bank
• Provides ad hoc training to managers and employees on various HR systems and processes
• Researches, calculates, and provides explanation on various reports such as attendance, seniority dates, and other HR system reports 
• Participates in, makes recommendations on, and documents various HR processes including collective agreement implementation, policy implementation, and HR process improvements ( including technology such as Service Now)
• Provides organizational and administrative functions such as maintaining filing systems (VanDocs)
• Creates a variety of case files for the functional areas, ensures complete file content and appropriate file naming convention
• Reviews, processes and maintains records related to the grievance process and collective bargaining
• Schedules meetings/workshops and takes minutes at a variety of HR related meetings including, grievance, and investigation meetings
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
   

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Diploma in Human Resources and three years’ related experience in a unionized environment or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Experience in benefit administration will be given preference

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to explain and apply HR programs, policies, procedures, and collective agreements
• Working knowledge of grievance  practices and procedures
• Working knowledge of benefits administration and pension rules
• Ability to research and analyze a variety of HR-related data and issues
• Considerable experience using an HRIS to extract, analyze and summarize HR data
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing, including the ability to prepare business correspondence, presentations, and reports
• Ability to exercise substantial discretion and deal with highly sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize work, work under pressure with constant interruptions
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization to provide exceptional customer service
• Ability to work independently and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to use computer software such as Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Internet, SAP
• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy

An enhanced Police Record Check may be a requirement of the regular full-time position; a clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position. 

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: Human Resources (1020) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time 

Position Start Date: November 2024 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-040: $62007 to $77504 annually

Application Close: September 20, 2024