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We are looking for a qualified Software Developer to work with the Notification Services team in Scotia Digital, who can deliver high quality code, write unit tests, provide UAT support, implementation, and operational support.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Lead development activities as the senior member of the scrum team, planning and executing to meet sprint objectives as well as program/project milestones.
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices.
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs.
• Collaborate with the Scrum team to plan milestones, successfully execute software delivery, and escalate issues as needed.
• Ensure that requirements are clearly, accurately, and thoroughly documented and understood either for system changes and/or process changes and that there is value and consistency added to the customer experience by:
  • Providing contribution to design/review process
  • Monitoring/reviewing design during development phase.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of projects through:
  • Production/Input to an overall Project Plan, strategy, and implementation
  • Procedural documents completed to support user (guidelines, job aids. etc.)
  • Input provided to preparation and execution of testing.
  • Conducting post implementation measurement review of projects.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Champion a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

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

• University or College Degree in Computer Science
• 5+ year experience in Java Springboot, developing enterprise, cloud native, message driven, test driven, reactive, containerized applications.
• Previous experience in banking industry/financial services is preferred
• MS Azure, containerization & orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), Java 11 & 8, Springboot framework, Junit frameworks (Junit 5, Mockito), build tools and dependency management (Maven, Gradle), noSQL database, template management (Velocity), CI-CD Pipeline (Jenkins)
• version control tools, like Git, Bitbucket
• well-rounded knowledge of Agile principles and the flexibility to adapt your experience to new and evolving environments
• Familiar with software security tools like BlackDuck (vulnerabilities in JARs), Fortify (vulnerabilities/security issues in code), Webinspect (scan REST end points) and SonarQube (Junit coverage for code)
• well-rounded knowledge different JAVA based framework/libs, such as Spring Boot, Spring Security, JDBC, Junit, Apache-Camel, Azure SDK
• Strong knowledge of network communications (VPN, Firewall management, Load Balancers), security protocols (SSL), Authorization mechanism (OAuth, JWT) and trouble shooting
• Hands on experience in developing applications with KAFKA, ActiveMQ/Azure Service Bus, RDBMS, NoSQL, Redis
• Strong knowledge of programming languages: Java 8+, Unix Shell Script, XML, YAML, JSON, SQL, Apache Velocity, Apache Groovy
• Strong hands-on programming skills with popular developer utility tool suites like Eclipse/STS, JIRA/Bitbucket/Confluence, Git, Gradle/Maven

What's in it for you?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.  
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance. 
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!

Work arrangements: Hybrid

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09/19/2024

Address:

877 Lawrence Avenue East

Delivers exceptional service to BMO customers and prospects. Identifies customer needs and provides advice and guidance regarding financial solutions that are in the best interests of customers. Works collaboratively within the branch and with BMO partners to deliver the desired customer experience and achieve overall business objectives.

• Identifies customer needs and initiates referrals to BMO colleagues.
• Supports customer requests for banking services, including handling transactions and supporting customers who walk into the branch.
• Welcomes customers warmly and meets their banking service and transactional needs with seamless execution.
• Offers advice and guidance on available digital and self-serve options with the goal of making it easy, simple, and fast to bank with BMO.
• Reviews customer profiles and engages customers in a needs-based conversation to identify potential opportunities and address everyday banking plans and credit card needs.
• Contributes to meeting branch business results and the customer experience.
• Supports operational activities (e.g. inventory management, escalated service requests, following up on customer applications, filing, opening and closing activities).
• Manages, loads, and reconciles cash transactions between treasury and various branch units (e.g. CRU).
• Executes routine tasks (e.g. service requests, transactions, queries, etc.) within relevant service level agreements.
• Acts as a key member of a collaborative and versatile branch and market team.
• Probes to understand customer personal banking and credit card needs and integrates marketing promotions and programs into customer conversations to provide strategic advice.
• Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Takes the initiative to find creative approaches that make each customer’s experience feel personal.
• Looks for ways to contribute to the ongoing improvement of the overall branch customer experience.
• Contributes to business results and the overall experience delivered in the branch.
• May work at multiple branches based on market needs; work schedule may differ from week to week in terms of days worked, hours, and shifts.
• Follows through on risk and compliance processes and policies to ensure we safeguard our customers’ assets, maintain their privacy, and act in their best interest.
• Keeps current with the wider financial services marketplace, the legal and regulatory environment, and our commitment to uphold the highest ethical requirements of our industry.
• Maintains current knowledge of personal banking products, practices, and trends and integrates into customer conversations.
• Identifies and reports suspicious patterns of activity that are suspected to be related to money laundering.
• Complies with legal and regulatory requirements for the jurisdiction.
• Protects the Bank's assets in compliance with all regulatory, legal, and ethical requirements.
• Completes standardized tasks under supervision.
• Performs initial problem solving within given rules/limits & escalates when required.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

  Qualifications:

• No prior experience necessary; post-secondary degree or certification in related field of study is desirable.
• High-level knowledge of personal, commercial and partner offers, and how each can best serve customers’ individual needs.
• Confident and experienced in the use of social media, tablets, smart phones, online tools, and applications.
• Highly skilled at helping people who don’t find digital applications intuitive to gain confidence in how to use them and to understand their benefits.
• Projects a professional presence.
• Basic knowledge of specialized sales and business banking solutions to refer to specialists.
• Passionate commitment to helping customers.
• A focus on delivering a personal experience to customers.
• Resourceful self-starter with courage and confidence to approach customers.
• Readiness to collaborate and work in different capacities as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and connections with customers.
• An aptitude for listening, solving problems, and responding flexibly and creatively to new challenges.
• Basic knowledge learned on the job.
• Verbal & written communication skills - Basic (in business environment).
• Organization skills - Basic (in business environment).
• Collaboration & team skills - Basic (in business environment).

$33,850.00 - $44,000.00

Our employee-partners enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• Weekly Pay Cheques
• RRSP and DPSP Contribution
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Package
• Disability & Life Insurance Package
• Paid Vacation & Holidays

• Career Advancement Opportunities

The Director, Marketing Strategy and Operations will be a critical leader and team-member for Canada Marketing, and responsible for driving the planning process for Marketing. You will work closely with the CMO and the Canada Marketing leadership team to develop the Marketing Plan for Canada. It will be critical for you to drive alignment across Canada and with the Global marketing team. You will monitor and report on the execution of the marketing plan, including tracking of Marketing’s scorecard and key reporting events such as the monthly business review. The Director, Marketing Strategy and Operations will also manage Marketing’s Book of Work, which includes all marketing campaigns and initiative spend, as well as our support of key initiatives in the IT Book of Work.

Key Accountabilities:

Drive the planning process for Canada Marketing

• Lead the process to develop the Marketing Plan for Canada
• Drive alignment across Canada businesses and functions
• Align with Global Marketing
• Support the cascade and communication of the marketing plan
• Identify KPIs and set targets in support of the plan to establish Marketing’s scorecard

Monitor and report on execution of the marketing plan

• Track Marketing’s scorecard
• Identify across Marketing: what’s working, what is not working, and what we have learnt as we execute
• Support regular reporting, including the monthly business reviews

Manage the Book of Work for Marketing

• Includes: Marketing support and sponsorship of IT initiatives (within IT Book of Work) and Marketing’s Book of Work which cover our marketing campaign and initiative spend
• In partnership with the CMO and leadership team: prioritize, support approval process through Manulife’s Outcome Delivery Framework (ODF), and track progress against delivery

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive experience; previous experience in strategy consulting considered an advantage
• Experience in formulating strategy, familiar with key principles of strategy development, ability to think conceptually and creatively regarding solutions and opportunities
• Experience in marketing; experience in digital marketing an asset
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts / results in a clear, concise, easy to understand manner (written and verbal)
• Strong investigative and critical thinking skills with the ability to perform critical analysis with limited oversight
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, with a variety of stakeholders, using sound, independent judgment, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work with ambiguous, fluid and changing responsibilities, and be able to readily adapt to the dynamics of managing multiple ongoing initiatives simultaneously
• Ability to consistently deliver high quality results (attention to detail) within tight deadlines
• Proven ability to interact / influence outside functional boundaries to achieve common goals
• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s an asset)

Competencies:

• Influence and Persuasion – obtains buy-in from others, with or without authority
• Adaptability – adapts and supports integrated change (a change champion)
• Collaboration – builds beneficial networks to achieve collective business goals
• Solution Focused – focuses on results and leading / influencing a team to deliver solutions
• Compelling Communication – strong ability to communicate at all levels to stakeholders
• Executing with Excellence – delivers meaningful, sustainable results

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you:

• Values-first culture
  We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunity
  We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Continuous innovation
  We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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What you’ll do

We are seeking a results-oriented Data Science professional who can support retail, loyalty, and customer analytics. The primary focus of this position is to develop robust machine learning models, perform customer and program analytics, and develop analytical measurement frameworks. The Data Scientist will perform analytics in support of customer engagement, loyalty program optimization, and marketing program efficiency. Models, analytics, and insights developed will help achieve the strategic goals of our Retail organization.

• Develop a deep understanding of our Retail business, Loyalty and Credit Card Customers, and Marketing programs.

• Support the development of models and other analytics tools to increase customer engagement, marketing program efficiency, and loyalty program effectiveness.  

• Collaborate in cross-functional teams to generate models, insights, and measurement frameworks that improve business practices and generate measurable business value.

• Scope and structure data science projects while considering business needs and technical constraints.

• Perform advanced quantitative and statistical analysis of retail, customer and loyalty data to identify trends, patterns, and correlations which will be used in making critical business decisions that enhance business performance.

• Support the development of a robust measurement practice using the latest technologies and advancements in machine learning to provide timely insights.

• Establish Machine Learning/Deep Learning models to improve customer engagement and marketing program performance.

• Provide creative solutions, recommendations, and timely advice that align business needs with analytical/modelling concepts.

• Establish necessary data pipelines to deploy AI/ML solutions.

• Act as an active contributor to the analytics strategy within the Advanced Analytics team.

Key Relationships

• Peers within the Advanced Analytics and Modelling team

• Business Stakeholders throughout the retail organization.

What you bring

• M.S or PhD, preferably in Statistics/Math/Economics/Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline.

• 3+ years experience developing and implementing data science solutions for retail businesses, or loyalty programs.

• Proficiency in using industry standard programming languages, including Python, R, or SAS.

• 3+ years of experience querying and analyzing large datasets with tools such as SQL, Spark, etc.

• Demonstrated understanding of statistical techniques to programmatically select (and justify) the right approach given specific business problems and data/technology constraints.

• Familiarity with cloud-based data structures including tools to extract, manipulate and transform data within the cloud. Experience with Databricks and Azure Synapse is an asset.

• 3+ years interpreting, synthesizing, and presenting complex models and analysis to business partners.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate both technical and business concepts, as well as strong presentation skills.

• Demonstrated confidence and clear presentation style.

Hybrid

At Canadian Tire we work flexibility embracing ‘Hybrid’ whereby individuals utilize a combination of working at a CTC campus and or virtually in service of outcomes. Determined by managers, decisions around work location will be made based on business and team needs and grounded in a desire to support individual well-being and personal needs. Our goal is to empower teams and individuals to make the right decisions for them, and we expect that to look different for everyone.

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We are searching for a  Personal Support Worker to join our Parkland Ajax team based in AJAX, ONTARIO.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Approximate hourly wage: $19.47
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Assists residents with hygiene and daily living activities, such as: bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, and mobilizing according to the work assignment;
•Collaborates with the resident and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of individualized Resident Care Plan;
• Assists in the planning and implementation of resident leisure activities on a daily basis;
• Assists with light housekeeping duties;
• Performs delegated nursing acts according to company policy and scope of practice;
• Communicates and reports relevant information regarding resident care or safety to Supervisor.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• You have a valid Personal Care Worker course or equivalent;
•You can work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays,
• You can provide a clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening;
• Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care course considered an asset;
• Previous working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment an asset
• Valid CPR & First Aid Certification preferred.
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

Position Summary...

To pick and pack online grocery delivery orders ensuring a high quality standard and accuracy while adhering to strict safety and food hygiene standards to achieve customer satisfaction.

What you'll do...

1. Efficiently picks and assembles orders from various temperature areas with great care and quality in mind to achieve “On Time” delivery to customers. 
2. Packs orders with attention to detail including distinguishing between similar named products, exact quantity, correct product codes. 
3. Ensures that products picked are of the highest quality i.e. no damaged products, freshest product selection etc.
4. Correctly documents and labels all orders correctly through interpretation and understanding documentation including pick slips, packaging details, shipping labels, etc.         
5. Optimizes tote fill by packing orders in a space efficient manner while still ensuring product quality standards are maintained.
6. Balances fulfillment responsibilities with customer interaction and offering service including supporting issues to resolution.           
7. Ensures strict adherence to strict safety and food hygiene standards including maintaining a clean and hygienic work area, immediate clean up of all spills and debris and ensures all totes are clean and void of debris before packing; Operates material handling equipment in a safe and responsible manner and ensuring that all safety pre-inspection checks are completed before use; Exhibits behaviors that support the organization’s mission and core values.
8. Participates in continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting changes including but not limited to operational procedures, productivity standards and efficiencies, customer satisfaction, safety, working conditions and quality standards; Demonstrates flexibility in completing /adjusting to work assignments based on customer requests and meeting daily delivery schedules.  

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Age – 16 or older

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location…

141 Damascus Rd, Bedford, NS B4A 0C2, Canada

The Financial Coordinator is accountable for providing transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle. Specific accountabilities include validation and processing of expense reports, p-card logs and time and labour hours.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Validates completeness and accuracy of time and labour hours and follows up on missing information to ensure timely processing.
• Reconciles the PCard Log to the PCard Statement, ensures completeness and accuracy, reviews supporting documentation, follows upon on missing information, and ensures proper authorization has been received.
• Pulls supporting documentation as directed by Finance for audit support
• Files processed documents according to the various filing categories within the established time frame
• Sorts, date stamps and distributes incoming mail on a daily basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

FINANCE SPECIFIC SCOPE/DEFINITION

Portfolio Scope/Complexity

• High volume, recurring, routine and basic transactional processing

Complexity of Accounting

• Requires basic understanding of project coordination, purchasing and accounting systems.

Involvement in Full Cycle Accounting

• Transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle (i.e. processing expense reports, p-card logs and time and labour reports)

Preparation of Financial Information

• Gathers data for data processing
• Minimal reporting – i.e.  p-card suspense log, missing time and labour reports, and other ad hoc reporting

Reporting Audience/User of Financial Information

• Internal vertical reporting
• External suppliers

Audit Support

• Files and retrieves documentation for audit support
• Documentation is reviewed prior to submission

Operations vs. Strategic Decisions

• Basic policy adherence decisions

Problem Solving

• Identification of non-compliance items
• Vendor dispute resolution
• Coding discrepancies

Interaction with Client/Management

• Significant interaction with internal operations team
• Interaction with vendors

EDUCATION, JOB-RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Community college diploma or equivalent training (e.g. RPA, CET)

JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE: More than one year up to three years

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced knowledge of current purchasing and payables accounting systems and MS Office suite of software
• Ability to process high volume data with accuracy
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and vendors for the purpose of data clarification and exchange, and follow up
• Ability to identify non-compliance items (i.e.) insufficient authorization, missing signature
• Ability to make basic policy adherence decisions
• Ability to resolve vendor disputes
• Ability to identify data discrepancies – (i.e.) coding, validation

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• None required
• Demonstrates interest in pursuing a career in Accounting. Explores potential licenses and professional accreditation options

Job Summary: As a member of the BGIS SCS Team, you will be generally responsible for heavy duty cleaning in a designated zone with an emphasis on quality control, health and safety & striving to exceed client expectations. 

***Day, Evening and Night shifts available (Monday to Friday)***

Key Responsibilities: Functioning as a core member of the operational team and reporting to the Manager/ Supervisor the Heavy Duty Cleaner will:

• Clean floors by sweeping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
• Dry/wet mop (wash/scrub) and polish hard surface floors. (The washing/scrubbing of floors is done with hand held or walk behind buffing machines. In large open applications, automatic equipment may be used to perform these functions) 
• Strip and finish hard surface floors manually or with power equipment when required 
• Transport garbage from drop points to garbage bins or compactor 
• Transport maintenance machinery, where necessary, between floors and job sites 
• Cleans and stores equipment and machinery used
• Cleans glass areas requiring ladders, scaffolding or other extension equipment to reach. 
• Cleans washroom floors including stripping and finishing 
• Cleans stairwells and elevator cabs where ladders are required 
• Loads and unloads supplies and replenishes cleaning solutions
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
• Other duties that management may assign 
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors
• Steam clean or shampoo carpets
• Remove snow and debris from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in performing various cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance activities in an institutionalized environment.
• Experience in using floor maintenance machines, cleaning equipment, materials and solutions.
•  Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the provisions that apply to this work including WHMIS.
• Ability to lift, push and pull heavy items as well as climb ladders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, clients and the general public.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays and shifts as assigned as well as work in multiple locations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, prepare and maintain manual and electronic records.

Physical demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

• Posting Period: 04-Sept-2024 to 18-Sept-2024 
   

Major Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Supervisor of Purchasing, the Coordinator Contract Administration, coordinates and assists to prepare and co-ordinate documents and specifications for operational and capital projects.  Including tendering, awarding, execution and financial administration of the Toronto Shelter and Support Services Division and will administer the coordination of contracts through the competitive process, tendering for various City Divisions and its agencies.

• Coordinates the preparation of documents and specifications including REOI's, RFP's, RFQ and associated contracts for operational and capital projects for Toronto Shelter and Support Services Division
• Provides support to Project Managers to review and comment on documents in relation to the scope, contract administration & payments responsibilities ensuring compliance to Municipal Policies & Procedures
• Liaise with Purchasing and Materials Management Division; and client divisions regarding the competitive process, award and execution of contract documents
• Completes competitive process documents to initiate sourcing request through ARIBA including all specifications drawings and stipulates requirements.
• Liaise with legal the complete execution of legal documents related to contracts.
• Evaluate quotation submissions and proposals and make recommendation regarding selections of supplier for goods and services requested.
• Coordinates award process for Operational and Capital projects with Purchasing & Materials Management Division and other City divisions where applicable
• Tracks, reports and monitors all spending activities related to contracts (tracks project milestones, initiates closing contracts, renewals etc.)
• Monitors divisional compliance with City, Provincial and Federal purchasing regulations and requirements.

Key Qualifications

1. Considerable experience with contract administration support including RFP's, RFQ's, bid evaluations, contract awards, service agreements, and non-competitive procurement processess.
2. Experience in processing vendor invoices and tracking payments 
3. Considerable experience with accounting and procurement software (Financial Modules of SAP, ARIBA, Microsoft Excel)

Must also have:

• Advanced knowledge of public procurement guidelines and requirements.
• Experience in performing public procurement sourcing initiatives
• Knowledge of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, and Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing By-laws, including Fair Wage, WSIB and Occupational Health and Safety policies, Human Rights Code 
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize assignments and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with colleagues, provincial officials, consultants, solicitors and other internal and external clients
• Ability to run reports in SAP, analyze the data and manipulate the information using spreadsheet software
• Experience with contract awards and preparation or execution of contract agreements.
• Experience with processing and reconciliation of vendor invoices, tracking payments, project cost accounting and control and recoverable.
• Highly developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate at all organizational levels
• Ability in working as a part of a team
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces
• Sound judgement in public and personal relations
• Ability to investigate complaints from suppliers and mediate disputes or discrepancies regarding the delivery of goods/services ensuring contract obligations are met
• Knowledge of municipal and interrelated government legislation, policies and procedures

Posting Period: 03-Sep-2024 to 17-Sep-2024

Job Description

Customer Care only / Customer Care Support only

Job Summary:

To supervise the provision of customer care services including: the 24/7 operation of the Toronto Water Customer Care Centre, the administration of external customer service programs, public education and outreach, the administration and technical review of locate requests for underground infrastructure and water/sewer service connections or disconnection for residential, multi-residential, industrial, commercial or institutional properties.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
• Supervises, motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
• Supervises the day to day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work. Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests.
• Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments, hears grievances and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
• Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Responds to enquiries from staff, elected officials and the general public, and investigates such enquires expeditiously. Exercises tact and professionalism when attending public and private meetings with elected officials and the public.
• Ensures the appropriate customer service systems, processes and structures are in place to support the unit.
• Tests and signs off on all related system improvements, enhancements and modifications prior to implementation, identifies system problems and provides detailed recommendations for system improvements, enhancements and/or modifications.
• Develops, implements and maintains operating policies, procedures and guidelines for the Unit and ensures the clarification and proper administration of the same.
• Builds and maintains optimum working relationships with external bodies including other levels of government, other municipalities, other City of Toronto divisions, agencies, boards and commissions.
• Responds to inquiries escalated beyond the scope of front line staff ensuring a prompt, courteous reply including appropriate action and follow up. Report any concerns, complaints or conflict of interest issues where necessary.
• Prepares briefing notes and other documentation regarding customer service issues.
• Develops and implements new innovative client services and recommends effective and efficient means of providing service.
• Ensures efficient, courteous service is provided to the public through personal, written and oral contact.
• Initiates, develops and recommends innovative, leading edge customer service and program policies to guide service delivery and water efficiency among all Toronto Water's customers.
• Participates in the development and implementation of operational policies, program practices, key performance measures and recommends changes to support unit's function and improve efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery; make major changes in overall business practices based on long term needs.
• Works with the Manager to develop, draft and implement appropriate service level standards and performance metrics for continuous program improvement, and manages performance and activities to meet or exceed targets.
• Reviews information captured in field studies, customer surveys management and technical systems and other sources in order to improve operational performance by analyzing data, setting standards and goals to meet objectives.
• Reviews the quality of work completed on a regular basis to ensure that it meets auditing requirements and customer service standards.
• Assesses particular complaints/complexities within individual case files to determine the importance, urgency and risks and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the City.
• Represents Toronto Water and assigned programs while directly communicating and providing outreach functions to reach target water user audiences to promote, educate and train them on water efficiency and downspout equipment, policies, practices and program information.
• Assesses the potential impact of changes on the organization with respect to new and emerging issues, trends, practices and directions in the business and industry marketplace affecting Toronto Water.
• Researches and develops terms of reference, technical specifications, tender documentations, proposals and technical reports and prepares recommendations related to unit’s various customer requests/programs.
• Represents Division through participation on various working groups, task forces and special teams.
• Oversees Toronto Water’s public education and community outreach programs  and coordinates Toronto Water's presence at environment and community events for express purpose of educating participants on Division's programs and services.
• Develops and contributes to digital, educational and communications materials.
• Develops forms and records to document program activities, ensuring use of appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques to align with diverse demographics of audience and intended use of material.
• Researches and selects appropriate fixtures and equipment requirements for unit's assets (e.g. water trailer) and rebate eligibility (e.g. Capacity Buyback incentives for equipment).
• Liaises, fosters and maintains positive relationships with internal staff and external contacts, government and non-government agencies and the public.
• Liaises with stakeholders and other municipalities to co-ordinate similar activities, including the sharing of findings and information.
• Implements customer service strategies to ensure services provided meet City service standards.
• Conducts on-site water investigations and assist in trouble shooting of ongoing issues with customers.
• Represents the City of Toronto on various committees involved in the development and promotion of water efficiency and participates in municipal, provincial and national studies and hearings on water and environmental issues to provide input and comments.
• Supports and promotes the Division's vision, strategic plan and change initiatives through leadership, participation, communication with direct reports and application of functional policy.
• Develops and oversees client and stakeholder expectations and relationships through effective service agreements, communication and monitoring of commitments and obligations.
• Represents the Division/Cluster/Corporation at a variety of meetings with clients, stakeholders and service providers. 

Key Qualifications: 

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to: 

1. Post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job function, a technical or business degree preferred or related job experience.
2. Experience with supervising a mid-to-large size municipal customer service programs, preferably with technical elements.
3. Experience in the water and wastewater field or other pertinent utility, legislation and municipal programs and services
4. An understanding of the technical and operational issues facing water utilities.
5. Proficiency in various competencies related to the position, including highly developed interpersonal skills, human relations skills, communication, written and oral negotiation skills, with the ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
6. Considerable experience with coaching and training front line customer service and technical staff for high performance.
7. Management of customer service delivery within prescribed service standard levels.
8. Experience with issue management, including customer complaint handling.
9. Experience with developing policies and procedures for internal staff
10. Experience with identifying customers, understanding their needs and maintaining responsive program delivery (i.e. using key performance indicators to monitor service standards and enhance service delivery)
11. Experience in preparing/reviewing budgets and expenditure controls, including cost-benefit analysis
12. Experience in procurement and contract management of external technical services.
13. Ability to forge solid internal and external relationships/partnerships with various stakeholders
14. Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act and Occupational Health & Safety Act and related regulations and legislation
15. An ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to a wide variety of audiences (including senior management, employees, media, the public, elected officials and external agencies)
16. Sound judgement and ability to handle matters of a confidential/sensitive nature as it relates to City council, senior/executive management and the public

Salary: $3,605.15 - $4,748.04 bi-weekly,  wage grade 6.5