Major Responsibilities:
 

Under the supervision of the Captain, the Deckhand is required to perform duties of a varied nature on a vessel which include:
 

• Assists in docking/undocking operations.
• Handles mooring lines and assists in the mooring of vessels.
• Performs general maintenance and related work as assigned on vessels, ramps and docks.
• Assists passengers getting on and off the vessel, and crowd control.
• Participates in vessel emergency drills and exercises per assigned duties.
• Provides information to the public and responds to public enquiries.
• May be required to load and unload freight.
• May be required to collect tickets from passengers boarding the vessel and counts passengers, when required.

Key Qualifications:
 

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
 

1. Experience and versatility on Marine Vessel.
2. Must be in possession of and maintain a valid MED (Marine Emergency Duty Certificate) or STCW Basic Safety Certificate.
3. Must be in possession of and maintain a valid Marie Basic First Aid.
4. Must be in possession of and maintain a valid Marine Medical Certificate.

You must also have:

• Ability to handle freight and assist passengers boarding and leaving vessel.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Marine Occupational Safety & Health (MOSH) regulations that apply to this work.
• Must be physically capable of performing lifesaving and emergency duties.
• A Certificate of Fitness as prescribed by Transport Canada may be required.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be available to work shift/weekend/overtime.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted

You'll discover a stimulating atmosphere that fosters your professional growth in a clean and safe environment. Reporting to the Supervisor, Packaging, the Packaging Operators will be responsible for the essential operation and troubleshooting of Packaging equipment.

Schedule: Various - must be available for days and weekends.

Salary: 25.90$/h

There are 2 salary increases in the first year of employment, with a target rate of $28.80/hour. 

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Saputo products at a discounted price

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Ensures quality and sanitation standards are met by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Assurance, and HACCP
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures to ensure the highest quality product possible
• Ensures the efficient and effective use of equipment and material resources
• Communicates with the Leadhand/Back up Lead hand and Packaging Supervisor to monitor and maximize operational efficiencies
• Transport raw materials, finished products and equipment throughout plant manually or using powered equipment
• Report urgent equipment problems in a timely manner
• Ensures that safe conditions exist always within the work environment; adhere to safe work procedures (rotations, hazard reporting)
• Flexibility to work shifts outside the normal shift when require
• Supports and maintains Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.’s quality standards;
• Other duties as assigned

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

• Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Experience in food manufacturing or packaging, preferably dairy manufacturing
• Strong mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting abilities
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment quickly and easily
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated strong documentation and record keeping
• Must be self-motivated, results oriented, possess high degree of initiative and work well under pressure

The Role: 

The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in Data warehousing, ETL processes, and scheduling. 

Key accountabilities: 

• Provide technical expertise in designing, coding, and documenting ETL processes for new initiatives. 
• Independently support existing applications and resolve issues. 
• Estimate and deliver on individual tasks within project. 
• Perform code review of code developed by technical consultants and oversee their work. 
• Highlight technical issues and challenges and propose creative solutions. 

Key responsibilities: 

• 5-7 years of  Java development experience 
• 2 years of Python experience 
• 5-7 years of Unix Shell Scripting 
• Database skills with experience with Oracle, Postgres, SQL Server
  • Containerization Technology, Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher,  minio (s3 storage)
  • UNIX/Windows scripting.

Nice to have: 

• Experience with SAS or Talend applications

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 everyone 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. 
• Remote-friendly work environment will provide you with the flexibility to perform at your best. 
• 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! 

As a Security Architect, you will support development of long-term cyber security strategies and roadmaps, using architecture methodologies and security frameworks. In addition, you will participate in the development of the bank’s security architecture and broader enterprise architecture efforts.

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

• Lead the security and resilience architecture teams, oversee the development and maintenance of technology solutions, and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Engage with global stakeholders to provide architectural direction, participate in design councils, and ensure the quality and accuracy of standards and frameworks.
• Foster a customer-focused culture, ensure operational effectiveness, and implement a people strategy to attract, retain, and develop team members.
• Lead development of strategic security and resilience roadmaps and architecture plans including their respective value.
• Maintain and periodically review information security patterns, frameworks and standards that align with Scotiabank’s (BNS) Enterprise Architecture directives and industry best practices, meet business needs and SLA requirements.
• Develop and implement a robust security architecture process that ensures a current view of all security capabilities of the Bank are available and can inform development of a target state architecture that adheres to BNS security standards and best practices.
• Interface routinely with technology peers in financial services and other industry sectors to learn about good practices and gain insight into industry trends and experiences. 
• Develop conceptual and logical security architectures for security capabilities in areas of Cloud Security, Application Security, Data Security, Endpoint Security etc.

Do you have the skills?

• Strong collaboration skills. Excellent oral and written communication, ability to present confidently to executives, attention to detail and strong planning and management ability.
• Strong leadership skills to support development of security and resilience architecture teams.
• Knowledge and experience with at least three of the following areas: application, data, endpoint, security analytics/monitoring, or cloud security.
• Knowledge of, and experience working with, one or more formal Enterprise Architecture methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work with teams in a highly complex and matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain credibility with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience in delivering blueprints, specifications, models, and guidelines.

Location(s):  Canada : Ontario : Toronto 

Contributes to the overall success of the Global Payment Operations – Payments Oversight in Canada ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

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

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge

• Works in collaboration with other operational team members to ensure Payments Oversight activities aligned to operating procedures are being performed in a timely and accurate manner

• Reviews and makes recommendations to improve operating procedures

• Supports Manager/Sr. Analyst on escalation of Payments Oversight issues.

• Interacts remotely with payments accounting processing team in Global Business Services campus (Bogota, Colombia)

• Captures data points that contributes to the reporting of operations SLAs / KPIs / KRIs

• Attends / conducts cross-training for Payments Oversight staff

• Prepare job aids that proactively help to reduce support volume and resolution times.

• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions

• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.

• Champions 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:

• College Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• University degree in Finance or related studies, a definite asset.
• Excellent knowledge of PeopleSoft AP, SharePoint and MS Office
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team
• Ability to listen, understand and handle employee payment inquiries, problems, or escalations in a timely manner
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Good problem-solving and time management skills
• Excellent flexibility and change management skills
• Demonstrates interest to learn

What’s in it for you?

• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

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• Posting Period: 15-JAN-2024 to 22-JAN-2025

Job Description

The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports Toronto seniors and residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services. Vulnerable individuals who reside in the community are supported through adult day programs, supportive housing services, tenancy support and homemakers and nurses services. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s 10 directly operated long-term care homes (https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/finding-housing/long-term-care-homes/careto/). The division values Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence which shape our organizational culture, our priorities, and the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.

Under the direction of the Manager, Workforce Planning & Development, the Payroll Program Assistant 2 will perform a variety of payroll, clerical and administrative functions, supporting the SSLTC Division.

Major Responsibilities:

• Receives attendance reporting information and prepares/processes payroll information.
• Coordinates and inputs daily timesheets and electronic uploads of time & attendance into corporate computerized payroll/absentee system in regard to departmental cost centre changes, functional area codes, attendance, WSIB, lieu time, overtime, acting pay, service pay, kilometres, parking expenses, reimbursement for meal allowances, medical notes etc.
• Prepares and processes personnel documentation for employees, rehires and layoffs, i.e. alternate rates, hiring and termination documents, leave of absence requests, increment letters, temporary assignment requests, etc. utilizing corporate/internal electronic systems (i.e. SuccessFactors) and paper copy forms.
• Calculates, verifies and corrects entitlement for vacation, lieu and sick bank credits, etc.
• Prepares summary sheets on outstanding sick claims and doctor's certification.
• Identifies, verifies and makes arrangements for cancelled/replacement cheques.
• Responds to enquiries regarding collective agreements, corporate policies, and payroll and personnel matters. Verifies, tracks and resolves payroll matters.
• Prepares and analyzes monthly, annual and ad hoc reports on position status and on employee/organizational unit/cost centre regarding salary status, alternate rates, increments, sick bank/vacation/overtime/lieu time balances and attendance management information and travel expenses.
• Receives payroll and human resources documentation/monitors electronic reports to support Payroll transactions. Prepares documents and files pertaining to the updating of payroll records in accordance with corporate records management policies and retention schedules. Maintains payroll/personnel records (paper copy and electronic) and files for audit purposes.
• Liaises with other departments, divisions, sections and outside agencies.
• Reviews and audits integrity reports relating to electronic upload of time and attendance in SAP, follows up with divisional clients and processes amendments were applicable.
• Performs daily audit and verifies input for accuracy.
• Participate in divisional, Service Area and corporate related initiatives and special projects, including payroll (eTime, eScheduling) and HR (SF) modernization and transformation.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Considerable clerical/administrative experience some of which must relate specifically to the payroll function and/or an equivalent combination of relevant post- secondary education in the fields of public administration, payroll, accounting, human resources management and clerical/administrative/payroll experience.
2. Considerable experience in the application of collective agreements, corporate payroll and personnel policies, procedures, practices and related legislation.
3. Considerable experience in the preparation and formatting of complex reports, charts, graphs and statistical data using office systems including Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
4. Experience using corporate payroll systems (e.g. SAP and SuccessFactors) and reporting software (e.g. SAP, Document Direct).

You must also have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential operational matters and information (i.e. rates of pay, employee absences or other sensitive human resources information).
• Ability to work independently and carry out instructions with minimal supervision. Fundamental business mathematics skills and knowledge of general statistical techniques, or of accounting procedures.
• Ability to set up and maintain manual and computerized filing systems.
• Knowledge of collective agreements, corporate payroll and human resources policies, procedures, practices and related legislation.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff, the public and other divisions.
• Ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy needed for payroll and attendance reporting and maintenance of employee records.
• Accurate keyboarding and proof-reading skills.

Note: As a condition of employment with the Seniors Services and Long-Term Care, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021.

• Posting Period: 14-JAN-2025 to 28-JAN-2025
•  

Major Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Housing Secretariat, the Project Director will be a leader in the creation and implementation of strategic planning and business improvement initiatives related to housing policy, development, program administration and management across the Housing Secretariat’s portfolio. In addition, responsibilities include identifying, addressing and ensuring timely response to resolve ongoing and emerging issues, leading multi-disciplinary housing policy and development initiatives, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, responding to media requests, and liaising with Members of Council and their staff, and with senior City staff to advance the City’s housing objectives and the public on behalf of the Executive Director, as required.

As the Project Director you will:

• Develop, implement and monitor effective risk and issues management strategies, policies and procedures, and provide direction and training to staff on appropriate responses and procedures. You will also be expected to anticipate, identify and manage emerging issues and challenges.
• Develop, design and implement functional policies and programs that make major changes in overall business performance of the Housing Secretariat based on short-, medium- and, long-term needs to ensure equitable access to improved housing outcomes.
• Develop and oversee housing program funding and administration delivered by third-party community partnership operated and third-party community partners
• Lead complex multi-disciplinary housing policy and development projects in collaboration with a range of internal and external stakeholders from private and community housing, health, business and finance sectors as well as the provincial and federal government to deliver the effective and innovative housing policy, housing program delivery and development projects .
• Direct the development and implementation of divisional change management strategies, including training, communications and staff engagement initiatives, and work with divisional extended management team to manage organizational and programmatic changes in the Housing Secretariat.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of divisional performance through analysis and the development and implementation of sound management practices and procedures.
• Participate and contribute to the Division's strategic planning, develop strategic business plans and organizational performance indicators, monitors and identify risk mitigation in a collaborative way with input from key stakeholders, and establish reporting requirements to provide strategic oversight.
• Leads and motivates a diverse workforce, ensures effective teamwork, provides resolution to controversial labour relations issues, ensures high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
• Provides input to the Division's annual budget, and ensures that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.

• Build effective and collaborative working relationships with the Division's senior management team, managers and project managers, staff from other City divisions and external stakeholders, sector partners, and others to promote a commitment to continuously evolving and improving our approaches and practices as well as to innovations in housing policy and delivery.
• Advocate for equitable access and increased availability of affordable housing, and improved housing stability for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
• Provides leadership to promote excellence in customer service, effective and efficient service delivery models and accountability at all levels of the service experience.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Among the other strengths you bring to the role of Project Director, you have the following key qualifications:
• Extensive experience leading complex services, policies and programs with an emphasis on housing policy and/or development, organizational strategic planning, financial, customer service and risk management, including development and implementation of recommendation for improvements to existing policies, programs and processes.
• Extensive senior level experience in issues management, public and media relations and in a customer service focused capacity.
• Considerable experience managing, leading and motivating a team of professionals, while supporting divisional objectives.
• Considerable experience establishing and maintaining partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including diverse community and housing partners.

Number of Positions Open: 1Posting Period: 13-JAN-2025 to 27-JAN-2025

Reporting to the Manager, Ashbridges Bay TP Projects, the Support Assistant B will perform in a fast-paced collaborative environment providing administrative support to various teams in two units.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs varied administrative tasks involving the preparation, research, summary and reconciliation of data and the control and expedition of documents, data, revenues and cash. Prepares and   processes documents/statistical summaries/reports etc. Assesses and analyses data. Drafts and signs correspondence.
• Checks work for accuracy and conformity with regulations, policy and procedures and corrects/resolves outstanding/incorrect items. Identifies issues and recommends solutions. Performs complex calculations.
• Operates office equipment and computers utilizing a variety of software packages, applying speed and skill. Prepares presentation material. Utilizes detailed layout and formatting.
• Co-ordinates and maintains an electronic record/retrieval system.
• Responds to e-mails, telephone and in-person inquiries from senior staff, the public, agencies and other levels of government utilizing in-depth knowledge of procedures, regulations and criteria.
• Coordinates onboarding for new staff, and ongoing issues management for staff including IT coordination.
• Prepares and tracks expense reports, training requirements, conference/seminar attendance and submissions, maintains and tracks equipment and H&S supplies inventories.
• Assists with budget administration for unit.
• Co-ordinates meetings, events and schedules. Prepares agendas. Takes/transcribes minutes.

Key Qualifications:

1. Considerable administrative experience in a team-oriented customer service environment.
2. Considerable experience in administrative processing and reviewing documents to
3. Ensure accuracy and conformity with legislation, regulations, policy and procedures and correcting incorrect items.
4. Considerable experience in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically using Word and Excel.
5. Experience using computer based records management systems, and online data management or request systems.
6. Experience drafting, preparing and formatting agendas, minutes, letters, reports, memos, and other business documents.

You must also have:

• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, be resourceful, adaptable and able to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with staff and deal with the public tactfully and courteously. Aptitude with figures, attention to detail and ability to do arithmetic calculations accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and able to compose detailed correspondence and to proof read materials.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential matters and correspondence.
• Familiarity in archiving and retrieving files manually and/or electronically in an organized manner. Working knowledge of workplace relevant legislation including Human Rights and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

 
A Qualified List of candidates will be established for the Support Assistant B position in the Engineering & Construction Division and will be in effect for 2 months from the date the list is created. Qualified candidates on the list may be considered when filling future permanent and/or temporary vacancies in this position.

Notes:
Applicants are required to demonstrate in their resume that their qualifications match those specified in the job posting.

• Posting Period: 14-JAN-2025 to 28-JAN-2025

Is This Job For You?
 

The City of Toronto is looking for an experienced HRBP (Human Resources Business Partner) with a passion for public service and excited about the exceptionally unique prospect of working for the largest municipality in Canada.  This opportunity will be to join the Relationship Management Team with the City of Toronto’s People & Equity Division (P&E). The Relationship Management Team serves as the City’s strategic human resources partners who help divisions deliver on their organizational goals through their people. The ideal candidate would be passionate about supporting clients through multiple complex matters, big or small, and thrive in environments that require a high degree of creativity, urgency and comfort with ambiguity.

In 2021 the City of Toronto began a broad HR transformation initiative and introduced a Client Relationship Management (HR Business Partnering) function to support leaders in the successful delivery of people management practices and capabilities. Now in 2025, while our team continues its evolution journey, we are looking for a HR Business Partner to join our team – someone that is ready to embrace a diverse portfolio of client groups with 500+ employees, and who is excited by the prospect of also being able to work on and lead projects that will serve the overall evolution of our People & Equity Division.
 

What Will You Do?
 

Reporting to the Manager, Relationship Management, you will be responsible for the effective delivery of strategic HR consultation and guidance in key areas including talent management, workforce and succession planning and non-union employee relations for your assigned client groups.
 

You will drive adoption of the transformed P&E service delivery model and direct clients to the appropriate service channels, when necessary. You will facilitate and embed performance management discipline across client group(s), ensuring consistency of approach and alignment to City-wide program.

The HR Business Partner will engage all areas of the People & Equity Division to provide customized people solutions in alignment with City-wide and Divisional workforce goals and priorities, proactively sharing relevant business insights from client groups.
 
You will analyze workforce data and analytics to formulate insights and recommendations, and to integrate solutions. In this multifaceted role you will lead initiatives that increase trust, employee engagement, leadership effectiveness and workforce productivity; as well as lead and manage organizational effectiveness, change and workforce initiatives in alignment with Divisional goals.
 

You will coach and develop leaders to deliver effective people management capabilities and practices. Keeping current on key talent, you will identify leadership and/or professional development needs and champion HR interventions that improve business performance through people.

Working closely with Recruitment and Talent Acquisition teams in the People & Equity Division, you will support senior leaders in workforce planning to identify talent gap and pipeline requirements to enable efficient recruitment and resourcing processes.

In this role, you will identify opportunities for continuous improvement of people systems, processes, and practices, shaping and driving projects to address any gaps or risk. As a trusted business partner, you will demonstrate commitment to diversity, reconciliation, human rights, accessibility, and equity, recognizing and leveraging individual and team differences as sources of strength, innovation, ideas and insights. You will work equitably with persons of all races, nationalities, cultures, ages, abilities, genders, creeds, and sexual orientation, enabling them to maximize their potential and contributions.

What Do You Bring to The Role?
 

You have strong human resources experience, working in a complex, preferably unionized environment, in a Business Partner capacity supporting employee groups of 500+. Post-secondary education in Human Resources will be an asset, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience, complemented by your CHRL designation (an asset).
 

To be successful in this role, you will have functional experience working across multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation/total rewards, organizational design, talent management, employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, paired with advanced knowledge of employment legislation and labour relations practices.
 

You bring a strong consulting approach to this role, with demonstrated experience recommending and implementing strategies to enable the successful delivery of progressive and proactive human resources programs and solutions.
 

Your experience leading and managing change, process redesign and improvement will be instrumental in this pivotal role. Key to your success is demonstration of strong judgement, influencing and coaching skills, paired with a proven ability to initiate, build and nurture strong business relationships.
 

You are strategic, flexible and solutions focused, with the ability to communicate with confidence at all organizational levels.
 

What We Offer:
 

• We recognize the need for flexibility and offer a hybrid working environment that will provide you with an appropriate work-life balance required to thrive in today’s fast paced world.
• A strong benefits package which includes competitive salaries, vacation, and other unique offerings.
• We offer an excellent defined pension plan brining added value to overall compensation package through OMERS.
• We support ongoing learning and development and offer educational opportunities with tuition subsidies.
• Opportunities to join and take an active role with City’s Communities of Inclusions comprised of employees who share a common identity, lived experience and/or set of interest and support each other’s professional development, sense of belonging and promote a culture of inclusion.

• Posting Period: 15-Jan-2025 to 29-Jan-2025
•  

Reporting to the Manager, Mental Health this Public Health Nurse (PHN) will be part of the CORE Team. The PHN will be responsible for coordinating care for individuals by performing intake functions, conducting substance use and mental health assessments, developing, implementing, maintaining, and adjusting comprehensive care plans based on complex needs identified. The PHN will provide direct care and support to individuals, including de-escalating individual who may be undergoing drug induced psychosis. The PHN will be working alongside a Nurse Practitioner.

More information on the Downtown CORE Team.

Major Responsibilities:

• Works under medical directives to perform venipuncture, vaccinations, interpreting and counselling re: laboratory test results, dispensing OTC medications
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures and medical directives as it applies to nursing practice
• Maintains individual/client records and necessary documentation according to policies and procedures of TPH as well as the Standards of Practice set out by the College of Nurses Provides presentations and training to health professionals and community partners Educates clients regarding harm reduction, overdose prevention, recognition and response, naloxone administration, safer drug use, STIs, Hep C, HIV/AIDS prevention, health, sexual abuse/assault, life skills, sexuality, birth control, abortion, pregnancy
• Performs needle exchange, distributes safer drug use kits and provides education on use of safe sex materials, safer drug use from office location, van, clinics, on the street, in community centres and/or shelters
• Monitors clients, provide overdose response as needed, refer clients to needed services, identify the need for wound care, aid clients regarding how to use drugs more safely, assist clients with drug checking, ensure that all policies and procedures are being followed
• Assesses mental and physical health status of clients and takes appropriate action Performs testing, provides pre-post test counselling for HIV, Hep A,B,C and syphilis, assesses abscesses, cleans and medicates wounds and applies dressings Administers vaccinations for Hep B and influenza (others as directed)
• Composes and signs correspondence in relation to clients' needs and advocates on clients' behalf when liaising with doctors, pharmacists, prison authorities, laboratories, etc. Attends court with clients to act on their behalf
• Provides immediate care in crisis situations and performs first aid treatment as necessary
• Assesses needs of clients, makes referrals for primary care and social services and assists clients in accessing community resources
• Provides counselling and medical care to methadone patients
• Works with clients to develop and promote improved health, coping and social skill
• Accompanies clients requiring emergency medical and/or psychiatric assessment to medical and detox centers
• Attends meetings as required
• Collects and maintains statistical information for program monitoring and evaluation purposes
• Participates in professional conferences and workshops
• Develops, implements and facilitates specialized groups, workshops and in-services on a variety of health-related topic
• Participates in community outreach and marketing health promotion strategies Participates in the divisional planning process including development of work plans/operational program plans
• Participates in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of public health programs and initiatives which may include community mobilization, advocacy for healthy public policy, health education and skills building
• Collaborates and liaises with members of the team and community agencies to identify health needs and participates in the development of plans to meet those needs
• Delivers interventions to individuals and families in hi-risk situations and acts as the service coordinator for these families. Advises/reports to appropriate authorities as required and within the bounds of related legislation
• Participates in surveillance to determine possible causes of outbreaks at the area level and liaises with institutions to ensure proper outbreak management practices
• Inspects licensed premises, other facilities and premises for compliance with relevant Municipal, Provincial and Federal legislation

Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. A Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a recognized university and a valid licence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
2. Experience in the provision of harm reduction, drug treatment/addiction counselling, methadone, social, health, housing, and HIV/AIDS related services.
3. Experience working in an outreach capacity with people who use drugs, people experiencing mental health issues and/or people who are homeless or underhoused.
4. Experience as a Registered Nurse in providing empathetic/relational care for vulnerable clients and those living with substance use, mental health, and housing challenges.
5. Experience within a community mental health program, hospital setting, or the approved equivalent professional development in mental health, counselling, or mental health promotion.
6. Must possess a valid Ontario Driver's License Class "G" with the ability to qualify for a City Equipment Operator's License, and able and willing to drive within the Greater Toronto area.

You must also have:

• Thorough knowledge of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis prevention and treatment issues.
• Thorough knowledge of harm reduction practice, drug use including safer drug use practices, safer supply, opioid substitution.
• Ability to conduct work in a non-judgmental way, using a harm reduction approach. Excellent assessment skills.
• Knowledge of drug treatment, social, housing, health, HIV/AIDS related programs and services.
• Awareness of issues relating to sex works, addictions, mental health and homelessness. Thorough knowledge of Hepatitis including transmission, prevention, and treatment options.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.