All jobs within 100 km around Carleton Place

JOB SUMMARY

The Design and Construction Facilities Branch is responsible for architecture, engineering and landscape architecture services, design and construction management, and other related technical and professional services. 

You manage total project delivery for assigned major multi-year, multi-discipline construction and renovation projects for municipal building and/or landscape architectural projects.  

You are responsible for: all phases of concurrent project delivery from project inception through consultant selection, pre-design, detailed design, contract documentation, tendering, award, construction, testing, commissioning, turnover to Client and Operating Division and warranty inspection; participating in project identification, prioritization, planning, public consultation and risk management; coordinating the environmental site assessment process and other studies and all stages of the project lifecycle; monitoring, tracking and reporting on project status; approving all project expenditures; and contributing to the review/development of department standards. 

You also provide expert, technical advice and manage project delivery for:

• assigned capital works or renewal projects for the construction of new facilities, additions, major renovations and/or significant new building functionality and use (including community centres, arenas, swimming pools, major recreation complexes, fire stations, libraries, archives, municipal ward yards, transit maintenance facilities, paramedic stations, administration buildings, heritage and cultural facilities), etc.,

and/or

• assigned capital works or renewal projects, including new parks and open space developments, as well as major park renovations and other related municipal facilities.

You have a good working understanding of all construction industries, including engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural practices. 

*The Senior Project Manager Building and Parks will work in one of the following architectural disciplines and the educational requirements will be adjusted accordingly: Building OR Landscape.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year Bachelor of Engineering or Architecture or Landscape Architecture

Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in the discipline of planning, design and construction of building and/or landscape architecture projects, 5 of which must be in construction project management.

Experience with City’s Project Management System is an asset

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario OR Licensed Architect with Ontario Association of Architects OR Landscape Architect with Ontario Association of Landscape Architects full member with seal (or reciprocal license) is required

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset

LEED AP (Accredited Professional) with Green Building Certification Inc. (GBCI) is an asset

KNOWLEDGE

• Complete building and/or landscape architectural, design and construction methods and practices and related national and provincial construction standards, including legislation, regulations, codes and by-laws pertaining to Ontario Building Code, Accessibility for the Built Environment,  Occupational Health and Safety Act, Canadian Green Building Council, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Environmental Assessment Act, Ontario Fire Codes, CSA Documents, etc.
• Principles of project management, including cost containment/control, risk management and reporting of multi-year, highly complex and high dollar value projects
• Processes for developing Requests for Qualifications, Requests for Proposals and the tendering and contracting process, including acceptance, review and selection of bids/tenders while ensuring transparency and probity of the tendering/contracting process
• Computer applications including, City’s Project Management systems, Computer Aided Design (CAD), scheduling, spreadsheet and word processing programs, e-mail and use of the Intra-Internet
• Protocols for preparing reports, briefings and other communiqués and those pertaining to public consultation, and responding to senior management/Councillor inquiries
• Current construction materials, methods, processes and practices
• Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) documentation
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to manage concurrent complex, high dollar value and often highly sensitive projects and bring projects to completion on time and within budget
• Ability to prepare RFQ’s and RFP’s, review, analyze and recommend acceptance of proposals
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, to inquiries from senior management, Councillors or the general public and present technical material in formats conducive to various audiences
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective presentation skills; ability to prepare and deliver presentations to large groups and various target audiences; ability to convey information in an understandable and relatable manner
• Ability to work as a team player/leader
• Ability to identify and recommend solutions to issues and problems pertaining to assigned projects to mitigate loss/project downtime
• Organizational skills
• Ability to manage activities between technical staff, consultants, contractors, other levels of governments and external agencies/utilities
• Ability to read drawings from existing records or for proposed works 
• Ability to deal effectively with multiple demands and conflicting priorities
• Ability to foster trust and cooperation
• Independent, self-motivated
• Organized and attentive to detail 
• Demonstrated initiative
• Adaptable and resourceful
• Flexible and able to work with elected officials, representatives from all levels of government, the public, and consultants/contractors
• Ability to carry out construction work site reviews for the purpose of resolving project on-site problems and accepting/rejecting contractors’ work

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

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

The mandate of the Long Term Care Service is to provide resident care based on the needs of individuals, as determined by medical, nursing, functional and psychosocial assessments, and on each resident’s expressed needs. The care provided in each home includes specialized, restorative, supportive and palliative care for persons with dementia, disabilities and health problems who cannot live independently in their homes, and whose needs cannot be met in the community.

You are responsible for providing receptionist service by: answering all incoming calls and inquiries made in person, courteously and efficiently; providing typing service; and ensuring that office accommodation and equipment is properly secured after working hours, with an emphasis on resident safety and engagement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12

Minimum of 1 year of related experience

KNOWLEDGE

• Office practices and procedures, including records management
• Computer software applications MS Word, Excel, Electronic Mail
• Office equipment (fax, photocopier)
• Sound knowledge of the branch’s programs and structure combined with good knowledge of the department and general knowledge of the city at large
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent telephone skills
• Type accurately at 40-60 wpm
• Use tact, discretion and confidentially, combined with reliability and good judgment
• Gather and compile statistical information
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
   

JOB SUMMARY

Ottawa Public Library (OPL) provides accessible, innovative library and information services throughout the City of Ottawa, that meet the unique needs of diverse communities, delivered through a range of vehicles and reflecting a citizen-centred approach. The Public Service units are responsible for the customer-centric public library activities, programs and services offered by the Library's 33 branches, mobile and digital services, to meet the needs in their catchment area.

You provide information, reference and readers advisory services; develop, implement and conduct children’s programs; provide circulation and page services in the Library and/or the community and/or mini-libraries, nursing homes and other locations; and perform routine collection maintenance duties.

You may be the senior person in charge or exercise responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the library branch.

Work is performed within the context of the policies and framework of the Library corporate culture as embodied in the Mission Statement, Core Values, Customer Experience Guidelines and the Canadian Federation of Library Association position statements on Intellectual Freedom and Diversity and Inclusion, with particular emphasis on providing customer service excellence.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 2-year college diploma in Library and Information Technician, Early Childhood Education, or related field.

Minimum of 1 year of related experience working with children’s programs.

KNOWLEDGE

• Adult/children’s literature in a variety of formats, readers’ advisory services, trends in reading, literacy and ESL collections and adult programming.
• Trends and techniques for developing effective library programming for children.
• Reference resources in print, microform and electronic formats and of current developments in reference services.
• Electronic database and other bibliographic searching techniques.
• Principles of collection development and maintenance.
• Methods and techniques for sorting and shelving library materials according to alphabetical, Dewey Decimal or other prescribed sequence and procedures.
• Library circulation procedures and practices.
• Methods and techniques of responding to inquiries and resolving patron complaints.
• Desktop applications, intranet and internet and keyboarding procedures, to the extent where it may be required to demonstrate such usage to colleagues or library patrons.
• General knowledge of library policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques and protocols
• Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation.
• General knowledge of Ottawa Public Library’s policies and procedures related to health and safety.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• To deliver library programs to a range of users including pre-schoolers, school age and adults.
• Use tact, discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Exercise effective judgement and independent decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to design and create thematic displays.
• Data entry, retrieval and keyboarding skills including use of standard office equipment and operation of an IBM compatible computer in Microsoft Windows.
• To perform routine manual or clerical tasks and manoeuvre book carts and lift boxes up to 40 pounds.
• Minimum keyboard skills of 25 wpm.
• Perform multiple tasks concurrently.
• Customer service orientation, including the use of tact, discretion and confidentiality
• Attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to deal with the public and handle problems as they arise.
• Flexibility, ability to adjust priorities.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Strongly committed to quality customer service.

JOB SUMMARY

Employee Service Management provides pay-related services to all City of Ottawa and Ottawa Police Services employees, including administration of all employee movement transactions including position, pay, benefits and pension adjustments in compliance with collective agreements, city policies and legislative requirements; and Payroll, Pension and Benefits Service Centre operations.

You serve as the first point of contact and source of expertise for City staff regarding payroll, pension and benefits information, inquiries and transactions.

You provide day-to-day and ongoing front line support services for pay, benefit, pension and ESS (Employee Self Service)/MSS (Manager Self Service) calls, and demonstrate sound judgement, tact and discretion when interacting with City staff at all levels. You also provide user support and training, troubleshooting, problem resolution, process development, documentation and record keeping as required. In addition, you are responsible for the integrity of data in the OMERS Pension Plan's secure site (e-access) and the insurance carrier's secure site, and for updating and auditing payroll, pension and benefits master data in SAP as required in response to employee requests.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

Minimum of 3 years of related experience in a variety of Payroll and/or HR functional areas with an emphasis on front end client service

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Customer service principles
• The City of Ottawa’s departments, internal operational and administrative procedures, relevant contacts, collective agreements and services
• Working knowledge of Payroll and HR policies, processes and procedures
• Microsoft Office Suite and other corporate standard software as required
• Intermediate knowledge of SAP
• Legislation - Canada Revenue Agency, ESA, CLC, Pension and Benefits Standards Act, Ontario Pension and Benefits Act, MFIPPA, WSIB
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Customer service oriented: ability to use effective and tactful oral and written communication skills with clients at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP operation with a HR/Payroll services environment
• Apply collective agreements provisions as they relate to employee transactions
• Excellent organization and time management skills and techniques: ability to plan, organize and carry out work assignments, managing multiple and competing tasks simultaneously and prioritizing work to meet heavy workloads and non-negotiable deadlines
• Strict attention to detail and accuracy in the maintenance of records: ability to produce spreadsheets and statistical reports
• Communication skills with all levels of employees, management and the general public
• Work independently and within a team to develop innovative solutions
• Communicate effectively on complex issues
• Superior client service skills including patient and tactful with clients and other staff
• Highly organized/reliable and flexible
• Integrity, tact, discretion and good judgment in maintaining confidential information
• Takes initiative
• Creative/innovative
• Thorough
• Team player
• Resourceful
• Able to handle multiple tasks and work independently with minimum supervision under tight deadlines

JOB SUMMARY

The Fleet Supply Chain & Operational Support Branch provides fuel and automotive and general stores services, provides operational support related to all fleet management programs, ensures M5/Assetworks (Fleet Management Information System) is aligned to and provides the information needed to enable fleet operations and decisions, and ensures that the City’s parts provision meets service and performance standards. Fleet Materials Management is responsible for the maintenance of inventories of Fleet materials and goods.

You are responsible for providing support services in the operation of an automotive storeroom in conjunction with a Fleet Management Information System (FMIS). The work includes participation in cyclical inventory counts as a “Shift Employee”.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12

Minimum of 3 years of experience is required, 1 year of which must be in a computerized stores environment

Previous experience in automotive warehouse work is an asset.

Financial experience in bookkeeping and accounting is an asset.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates are assets

KNOWLEDGE

• All aspects of automotive stores including procurement inventory management, and warehouse operations.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information.
• Order processing.
• Shipping, receiving and procurement of transportation services.
• Computerized automotive inventory control system(s).
• Word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, Internet computer applications.
• Sourcing strategies and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of automotive systems, components and parts.
• You are required to work evenings, nights and weekends and rotational evening shifts as a “Shift Employee”, which includes participation in cyclical inventory counts.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and vendors.
• Communicate using discretion, tact, diplomacy and judgment when interacting with clients, staff vendors and various levels of City employees.
• Evaluate customer requirements and determine product specifications.
• Identify and correct Inventory deficiencies.
• Operate a forklift and motorized pallet lift.
• Demonstrate processes and train others, as directed.
• Demonstrate personal initiative and also work in a teamed environment.
• Participate in cyclical stock counts and reconciliation
• Reconcile/verify invoices to information contained in reports and make adjustments.
• Understand and perform financial calculations required for order processing. 
• Identify and apply tax and discounts accurately within a computerized environment.
• Ability to support operations at several sites simultaneously, as required.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative and strong customer service orientation.
• Sound judgement.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Handle items weighing in excess of 75 lbs. on a regular basis using appropriate methods.
• Maintain a personal level of physical fitness, coordination and balance to safely use portable staircases on a regular basis and to access stock by hand at an overhead level.