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Main Purpose and Function
This position is office support work of moderate complexity and some variety, incumbents of positions assigned to this class require a sound knowledge of childcare departmental practices and operations and exercise some initiative in planning the sequence of duties and the work methods to be employed. There is a greater complexity of clerical duties and the exercise of independent judgement, decisions are based on sound understanding of how the childcare department works. The work is performed in accordance with established procedures and under general supervision with difficult or unusual problems being referred to the supervisor.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

The role of Office Support III is to support the Child Care Manager to:

• Keep records related to human resources, program policies and procedures, department statistics.
• Prepares and processes various forms and documents.
• Maintains a large volume of records and files, both manual and computerized.
• Takes meeting minutes and meeting set up and preparation.
• Prepares forms and documents as required.
• Completes childcare monthly reporting and grant writing.
• Composes and types non-routine letter or correspondence.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and provides information and assistance as required.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of the 12th school grade and sound related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Sound knowledge of departmental and other policies, regulations, rules, procedures, and practices that relate to the position occupied or which govern worksite activities and employee behavior. 
• Sound knowledge of departmental functions, responsibilities, and activities. 
• Working knowledge of supervisor practices and techniques. 
• Ability in typing (keyboarding) rapidly and accurately where applicable to the position.
• Ability to independently perform office support functions of moderate complexity.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to prepare non routine reports, correspondence and memoranda related to the work.
• Ability to deal with interruptions while maintaining a cheerful customer service attitude.
• The incumbent will be required to operate common office equipment, be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) have a good knowledge of ActiveNet (Safari), and Sincron HR Software.
• Available to work 21 hours per week with some flexibility on scheduling hours.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, this position allows remote work 1-2 days per week; flexibility of remote days is required.

Business Unit/Department: Britannia Community Services Centre  

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual 

Position Start Date: November, 2024 

Number of Positions: Multiple

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-015: $29.20 per hour 

Resumes can be mailed to:

Marina Montiel-Mahseredjian – Office Administrator

Britannia Community Services Centre

1661 Napier Street

Vancouver, BC V5L 4X4

or emailed to: [email protected]

or faxed to: 604-718-5858, attention: Marina Montiel-Mahseredjian

Application Close: November 8th, 2024 

Overview of the role :

You'll discover a stimulating atmosphere that fosters your professional growth in a clean and safe environment. The position is responsible for delivery, load/unload and documentation of product orders to customers. This is a full-time position permanent position.

Schedule: Undetermined – full-time permanent, 36 hours per week schedule

Salary: Starting: $37.07/h

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :

• Competitive salaries: $37.07

• Advantageous corporate agreement

• Group retirement plan with employer contribution

• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match

• Paid Parental Leave program

• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off

• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA

• Training and development programs

• Organized activities for employees and their families  

• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Provide on-time delivery of dairy products to our valued customers

• Handling pallets of dairy products using electric pallet mover

• Process returns information to customers using handheld computer system

• Abide by customer and company receiving policies

• Ensuring strict adherence to food safety policies (HACCP, CFIA, GMP, BRC)

• Compliance to personal safety policies (WHMIS, OH&S, WCB and Company procedures)

• Provide exceptional customer service

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Class 1 Driver’s License with Air Certification

• 3+ Years of in town delivery experience

• Must meet established Company driving standards

• Driven in a Class 1 Packaged Product License classification within the last 12months

• Good knowledge of the Lower Mainland

• Proven skills in customer relations, customer service and sales

• Good communication and organization skills

• Must be capable of working in an unsupervised environment

• Available for a variety of different shifts including weekends

Job Summary: Reporting to Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for cleaning as well as performing minor maintenance and repair duties at our branch facilities including: washing toilets and hand basins; dusting; sweeping, mopping, waxing and polishing floors; vacuuming; basic plumbing; minor carpentry and repair work; painting and touch-up work; and maintaining outside grounds. The incumbent also assists the Trades Maintenance workers with minor jobs and furniture moves as required.

Job Requirements:

Education/Qualifications/Experience:

• Completion of the tenth school grade and completion of a training course as a Building Service Worker plus considerable related experience in building trades and maintenance work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment used in the painting, plumbing and carpentry trades and general building maintenance, janitorial and gardening work.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and precautionary measures as related to the building trades and general maintenance.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions and effectively carry them out.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with the other library employees.
• Ability to carry out any carpentry, plumbing or painting repairs or maintenance to gardens, fixtures and equipment not requiring the services of a fully qualified tradesman.
• Ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Skill in the use of a variety of hand and power operated tools.
• Ability to climb ladders and work on scaffolding or in cramped and awkward positions.

Required Licenses, Certificates and Registrations:

• Driver's license for the Province of British Columbia where applicable.

Affiliation: CUPE 391
Employment Type: Auxiliary
Salary: $27.78 to $32.56 per hour 
 

Shift schedule: Shifts are from 4am – 12pm and may occur Monday through Sunday. Applicants must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, including Sundays and Tuesdays. Please ensure your application specifies your ongoing availability for shifts.

Work schedules may change with reasonable notice.

Note: Work schedules may change with reasonable notice

Closing date: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 11:59pm

Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services (VFRS) is committed to being the international leader in fire, rescue, community risk reduction, and staff safety and wellness. Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working to be the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada’s Top Employers, and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our team and being part of a dynamic, exciting, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

VFRS employs over 850 people, has 20 fire halls, a training site, and two fire prevention offices. In addition to fire suppression, VFRS provides pre-hospital care, vehicle rescue, marine response, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, and many other emergency services in Vancouver. We work to create safe communities through public education for all ages, fire prevention and inspection services, and by working closely with partner agencies and community groups.

Application Close: Open until vacancies filled

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Application deadline: Will be posted until filled 
Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Main Purpose and Function
The User Experience Strategist works independently to research, recommend, design, and deliver on cohesive and inclusive citizen-centric user experiences across digital channels that support user needs, business objectives, and the City’s digital strategy. The position exercises independent judgement in technical aspects of the role.
 

The Strategist is a member of Digital Channels within Technology Services – an inclusive, collaborative team of digital technology professionals that efficiently designs, develops, and operates high-quality digital products and services for the people of Vancouver that are user-focused, effective, and innovative.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Applies user-centered design processes and industry best practices to guide optimal user experiences that holistically solve complex user and business challenges, both online and offline
• Identifies, defines and prioritizes user needs, business requirements, and success metrics to determine strategic value, in coordination with product owners, project managers, and digital performance specialists
• Designs, documents, debugs, and tests new and existing user interface modules to have an optimal user experience 
• Creates and effectively communicates UX design assets such as user stories, concept maps, user journeys, task flows, storyboards, information architectures, wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs to project stakeholders and developers
• Defines, evolves, and applies content, design, interaction, and accessibility policies, guidelines, and systems, in consultation with digital strategists and developers
• Defines and designs user tests and conducts rapid user testing internally, and consults with the vendors to support larger scale user testing. 
• Provides recommendations for improvements which may include third-party solutions
• Assesses and optimizes the performance of new and existing features by actively supporting secondary research activities, user research and usability testing.
• Interprets results of usability testing, user research and web analytics data to uncover insights and identify gaps.
• Conducts accessibility reviews using automated and manual testing with assistive technologies to identify and prioritize issues, and recommend opportunities to improve.
• Provides subject matter expertise on UX and digital accessibility by monitoring industry best practices
• Coaches, mentors, and trains team members and other staff on UX and digital accessibility best practices and how to address issues
• Initiates and facilitates collaborative sessions to help drive strategic discussions and decisions that advocate for users while addressing business challenge
• Supports the Implementation/UX lead to foster an inclusive design culture and promote the value of user-centered design and digital accessibility within the organization
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned 

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Certification or degree in Information Technology or related field such as User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction design, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, or Computer Science) and sound relevant work experience applying UX and inclusive design methodologies or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of UX methodologies and design thinking
• Sound knowledge of Web accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.1), best practices, and legislation
• Sound knowledge of Front-end web development (HTML, CSS, JS, ARIA)
• Responsive web design
• Sound knowledge of Agile software development methodology
• UX activities and deliverables (such as interviews, user stories, usability testing, concept maps, user journeys, task flows, storyboards, competitive analyses, information architectures, copywriting, wireframes, prototypes, visual designs, pattern libraries, expert/heuristic reviews, and design systems)
• UX design tools (such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Invision, or Frontify)
• Accessible technology and testing tools (such as JAWS, NVDA, ZoomText, VoiceOver, Dragon Naturally Speaking, WAVE, and aXe)
• Web analytics tools (such as Google Analytics and Hotjar)
• Project, task, and bug-tracking tools (such as Microsoft Azure DevOps, Basecamp, and ServiceNow)
• Documentation tools (such as Dropbox Paper and SharePoint)
• Content management systems (such as OpenText CMS, Wordpress, or Drupal)
• Graphic design tools (such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator)
• Collaboration tools (such as Outlook, Cisco WebEx and Jabber)
• Communicate effectively across boundaries to understand context and build trust; Make complex and technical information and language simple and accessible for non-technical audiences; Advocate and communicate the value of UX and accessibility.
• Stays current on UX methodologies and tools; Make informed decisions based on user needs, available technology, and value for money; Understands how the digital economy is changing user behaviour and the public service landscape. 
• Ability to Visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems and make evidence-based decisions; Apply technical knowledge and experience to create or design workable prototypes.
• Ability to understand and work within given constraints (such as technology, regulatory, and social user constraints); Challenge constraints that can be changed; Ensures product and service compliance; Adapt to changing situations and problems.
• Ability to understand users and their needs based on evidence; Translate user stories and propose design approaches or services to meet these needs; Engage with users; Put users first; Manage competing priorities. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with project managers, business analysts, developers, and quality assurance specialists; Give and receive constructive feedback; Provide guidance to others. 
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve UX and related business process and to define strategies and policies; Ensure business requirements are met.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and train small groups of people.

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: December, 2024

Position End Date: May, 2026 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-027: $47.62 to $56.27 per hour

Application Close: October 27, 2024

As a Financial Planner, you will focus on developing and deepening client relationships by providing high quality advice and service within the mass affluent market. Most importantly, you realize that your clients are your greatest asset, and your priority is providing investment and financial planning advice to help them meet their unique goals. 

Following a comprehensive financial planning framework, you will be focused on investment sales and new client acquisition, as well as establishing business development opportunities with prospects and clients within the assigned market area. 
 
Promote the development and sustainable growth of proprietary investment business in the assigned market area by: 

• Conduct in-depth reviews for assigned clients including retirement planning, wealth accumulation and estate planning utilizing financial planning skills and tools to support our clients’ financial goals.
• Natural curiosity to uncover and solve for client’s needs, deliver trusted financial advice to clients regarding their investments and retirement planning. 
• You’re self-directed, performance –oriented in your approach in discovering our clients needs, listening to understand what they are looking for, customized financial strategies and solutions. 
• Be highly engaged, educate clients, provide relevant insights and expert advice. 
• Demonstrate a collaborative approach when dealing with peers, clients, and partners. 
• Build relationships, focusing on providing a great client experience and growing long-standing relationships with existing clients. 

 
Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have: 

• Experience infinancial planning and investment sales is preferred. 
• Successfully completed the Personal Financial Planning (PFP®) designation and/or a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation. 
• You’re a mutual funds certified professional.You have current accreditation and good standing for MFDA licensing requirements (Investments Funds in Canada or Canadian Securities Course). 
• You’re goal oriented and entrepreneurial. You can work independently as a self-motivated entrepreneur with minimal supervision and as part of a larger team. 
• Knowledgeable of competitive offerings, market trends, economic conditions, and the regulatory environment. 

 
What’s in it for you? 

• A competitive compensation and benefits package that rewards growing and maintaining your client base. 
• Access to leading-edge resources to support your growth including dedicated marketing support, powerful mobile technology, leading CRM, portfolio, and financial planning software. 
• The ability to build long-lasting client relationships through exceptional advice and service. 
• A work culture that promotes diversity, respect, and inclusion.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and your clients.

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