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Position Summary

This position enforces fire prevention regulations of the City of Regina and the Province of Saskatchewan. An Inspector will conduct inspections on all types of new/existing buildings to ensure conformity/compliance with applicable by-laws, codes, regulations and prepares and presents public fire safety education programs and other applicable duties as assigned. This position reports to the Fire Marshal.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Investigates complaints and follow-up on fire department inspections to initiate enforcement activities, when and as required
• Inspects new and existing occupancies, and installations to identify fire hazards, deficiencies in fire safety systems, construction and Building and Occupant Fire Safety to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, provincial statutes, municipal bylaws and zoning applications.
• Performs fire safety plan review, general and specialized inspections that include sprinkler, fire alarm and commercial cooking systems.
• Conducts fire/explosion investigations to establish cause, origin and circumstances, secures and preserves evidence and testifies in court as required.
• Conducts building plan reviews and assists with final building inspections, when and as required.
• Inspects public displays or gatherings as required.
• Inspects the storage and handling of flammable, combustible, toxic, corrosive and other hazardous materials.
• Reviews findings of inspections with the owner/occupant and conducts follow up inspections to ensure conformance has been achieved, maintains records of findings, prepares reports for legal processes.
• Assists fire suppression personnel with inspection functions, provides follow-up assistance and guidance with preplanning.
• Supports public educations initiatives, able to communicate to large groups, presents fire prevention information when and as required to internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitates inspections and provides consultative services to City Departments.
• Follows all rules and regulations as set out in the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Key Qualifications

Fire Inspector I

The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through completion of Grade 12 Diploma and typically a minimum of six (6) years as an active Fire Fighter or Fire Protection Engineering Technology diploma coupled with IFSAC Certified Fire Inspector NFPA 1031, Level I and II and IFSAC Certified Fire Investigator 1033. Public Fire & Life Educator NFPA 1035, other NFPA certifications, ICS 100 and communication experience and exposure would be an asset.

Fire Inspector II

The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through completion of Grade 12 Diploma and a minimum of one (1) year as a Fire Inspector I; coupled with IFSAC Certified Fire Inspector NFPA 1031, Level I and II and IFSAC Certified Fire Investigator 1033. Public Fire & Life Educator NFPA 1035, other NFPA certifications, ICS 100 and communication experience and exposure would be an asset.

Fire Inspector III

The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through completion of Grade 12 Diploma and a minimum of one (1) year as a Fire Inspector II; coupled with IFSAC Certified Fire Inspector NFPA 1031, Level I and II and IFSAC Certified Fire Investigator 1033. Public Fire & Life Educator NFPA 1035, other NFPA certifications, ICS 100 and communication experience and exposure would be an asset.

• Knowledge of the current contents and application of the Provincial Legislation and various bylaws and codes applicable to all types of fire hazards.

• Knowledge of fire safety planning and required emergency procedures.

• Knowledge of departmental policies/operational SOP's relating to Prevention and Public Education.

• Knowledge of fire protection systems i.e. fire alarms, sprinkler systems, water sources.

• Knowledge of applicable bylaws, codes, regulations, standards and provincial statutes.

• Identifies hazardous activities or processes.

• Ability to establish and foster a co-operative working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality and good judgement.

• Ability to follow all safety regulations as set out in the section or department to which assigned.

• Knowledge of the general rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Working/Other Conditions

• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a vehicle available for work; a travel allowance is provided.
• Must be available for call-back to fires for inspection and/or investigational purposes.

Under supervision of the Operational Applications Coordinator, this position develops, enhances, maintains and supports the Department’s computing systems. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares proposals and recommendations for management action. 
• Supports and implements computer based systems within the Community Services Department.  Writes and modifies computer programs using the appropriate development and support tools. 
• Prepares test data to verify the accuracy and completeness of new and modified systems, jobs and programs. 
• Prepares and modifies system, job, program and operating documentation according to Departmental and Corporate standards. 
• Maintains current working knowledge of major automated systems and general knowledge of others. 
• Responds to, and resolves, system and production failures as required. 
• Conducts and supports training seminars, as required. 
• Maintains current knowledge of computer operating procedures and standards. 
• Provides advice and guidance to less experienced staff. 
• Prepares and modifies system, program, and operating documentation according for the Community Services Department. 
• Creates and maintains XtraReports and other database reports. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Degree in computer science plus four years of experience as a Programmer Analyst including two years of programming experience.

OR

• Successful completion of a recognized two-year post-secondary computer technology or business systems program plus six years experience as a Programmer Analyst including  two years of programming experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to provide technical solutions to resolve business problems.
• Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Windows programming languages and relational databases. 
• Knowledge and demonstrated software skills using Microsoft SQL, .NET, ASP.NET, XML, and Python
• Knowledge in writing queries and procedures using Oracle SQL and PL/SQL
• Knowledge of application architecture analysis, design, development, and enhancement.
• Demonstrated ability with client/server and n-tier development tools.
• Demonstrable experience in and considerable knowledge of end to end system life cycle development methodologies.
• Considerable knowledge of the operation and capabilities of computer architectures.
• Knowledge of the principles and applications of data processing documentation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to plan and prioritize own work schedules in order to meet deadlines while working with limited supervision.

Requires Security Check

Additional Requirements

Evening work and weekend work may be required.

Who we are looking for:

The type of person we are looking for is:

•    Service Orientation – Gives superior service to internal and external customers, with a focus on meeting stakeholder needs.  Builds value in the work conducted and in results achieved.
•    Accountability – Takes personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work commitments and departmental commitments. 
•    Collaboration –  Works cooperatively and effectively with others to reach a common goal. Gets others excited about and committed to furthering the corporation’s objectives.

The work you'll be involved in:

This position is responsible for delivering high quality, strategic, and responsive recruitment and talent acquisition services to all hiring managers and for both non-unionized and unionized positions. Responsibilities will include:

• Provides strategic, research based, consultation to departments in order to complete all aspects of the employment process, including advertising vacancies, evaluating applicants, interviewing candidates and making employment offers for a wide range of occupational groups.
• Verifies qualifications and seniority, interprets collective agreements and labour legislation, and provides information/recommendations to departmental representatives and employees on related issues, including the placement of employees affected by reversion and position abolishment.
• Collaborates with various stakeholders to develop a corporate advertising and branding strategy that promotes consistency, accessibility and prominently features the City as a preferred employer within the local, national and global community.
• Works collaboratively with the Human Resources Business Partners, Labour Relations, and Total Rewards to continuously improve quality of hire, reduce turnover, and enhance processes, tools, and practices. Works with the divisions on strategic workforce planning and to understand short and long term talent needs of the divisions and departments.   

What we are looking for:

Typically to be successful in this role, a person will have:

•    Degree in Human Resources, Commerce or related discipline combined with a minimum of four years' related Human Resource experience with an emphasis on Talent Acquisition/Recruitment.   An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
•    Experience recruiting unionized positions is required.  Preferably in a multi collective bargaining agreement environment.
•    Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) would be considered an asset. 
•    Experience using an Applicant Tracking System will be considered an asset.
•    Considerable knowledge of a wide variety of occupations, organization structures, labour legislation, collective agreements, Human Rights Code etc. combined with the ability to interpret complex collective agreement and statue language.
•    Demonstrated attention to detail with the understanding of the impact of errors in the context of talent acquisition and recruitment administration. 

All applicants will be considered with an emphasis on relevant experience, education, and applicable skills. 

Requires Security Check

Additional Requirements

Under supervision of the Supervisor VI, this position performs clerical and technical work involving a variety of field and office engineering projects and programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Researches existing plans and records for the location of all utilities in the vicinity of proposed construction or maintenance activities.
• Responds to customer requests and enquiries regarding buried water and sewer utilities.
• Marks the location of existing utilities in the field.
• Communicates with crew foremen to ensure a clear understanding of the location.
• Revises and maintains records of utility locations and repair work as required.
• Acts as liaison with other utility agencies, business and stakeholders to coordinate the activities of the crews.
• Maintains maps, drawings and comprehensive manual and digital records of work performed.
• Prepares various reports and summaries using operational data.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements: 

• Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate 
• Three years’ experience related to water or sewer systems including one year experience in water and sewer maintenance, repair, operation and/or inspection. 
• Possession of Level 2 Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection operator Certification from the Saskatchewan Operator Certification Board. 
• Obtain Level 3 Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection Operator Certification Exams from the Saskatchewan Operator Certification Board Must obtain within 12 months of original hire into the position.  
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Must comply with all safety related requirements.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: 

• Knowledge of the technical and engineering principles and practices related to the work assigned.
• Knowledge of engineering terminology and techniques related to the work assigned.
• Knowledge of the materials, equipment, etc. involved in the area of specialization.
• Ability to make arithmetic and field calculations as required.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to participate in training to become proficient in the care and use of more complex office and field equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods and under all weather conditions.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned tasks.
• Skill in the care and use of office and field equipment including computers and on-line computer terminals.
   

Additional Requirements

Shift work and weekend work are involved.

Under supervision of the Corporate Payroll Manager, this position ensures the complete and accurate processing of the day-to-day payroll for the Corporation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews, calculates, completes and processes special pay, adjustments, deductions and final pay cheques and produces records of employment.
• Ensures that deductions taken properly reflect special situations, e.g. partial pay, termination, transfer etc.
• Receives, reviews, corrects, enters and processes payroll data from all departments.
• Prepares and reconciles all deductions withheld from employees and assigns them to the appropriate payees and prepares the payroll summary.
• Initiates running of payroll earnings, deduction, and tax reports, extracting large volumes of data to excel for analysis, reconciliation, and balancing.
• Responds to a variety of payroll-related enquiries from employees, administration and external agencies.
• Calculates, enters, processes and records manual and requested off-cycle cheques.
• Distributes payroll information to all departments and boards.
• Performs designated duties of the Payroll Supervisor as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
•    Grade 12 education.
•    Successful completion of a one-year post-secondary business or related program, plus successful completion of, and registered as, a certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) from the National Payroll Institute.
•    Five years' progressively responsible related payroll experience.
•    Experience working with payroll in a large size ERP (SAP-S4) enabled organization.  Experience with SAP S4/HANA Payroll, SuccessFactors, and WorkForce would be considered an asset.
•    Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
•    Considerable knowledge of business English.
•    Considerable knowledge of hourly and salaried payroll terminology and practices.
•    Considerable knowledge of federal and provincial laws, City regulations and union agreements applicable to payroll.
•    Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite programs; including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint. Ability to develop and maintain Excel spreadsheets at an intermediate to advanced level of complexity.
•    Ability to interpret, and make decisions in accordance with, established policies and procedures.
•    Ability to maintain sustained attention to detail and work within deadlines.
•    Ability to make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy.
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Additional Requirements