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Overview

Overview

Overview

As an Administrative Assistant 2 in People & Equity Division, you will gain exposure to multiple areas of human resources, by providing essential administrative support to the Director, Business Services, Systems & Insight while coordinating various initiatives across multiple teams, aimed at enhancing the employee experience and journey at the City of Toronto. Your ability to multi-task, maintain complex schedules, manage logistics for a large team, while delivering excellent customer service, will set you up for success in this position.

By joining our team, you will work in the culture that emphasizes continuous learning and collaboration and champions equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces.

What You Will Do:

1. Manages administrative tasks associated with operation of large teams, including, but not limited to ordering equipment, onboarding/offboarding, tracking of budgets and expenditures, business-related expenses, events, and activities for the Section.
2. Proactively anticipates needs, planning ahead and determining next steps, and aware of diverse interests and conflicting priorities typical of a multi-stakeholder environment.
3. Manages a complex calendar, scheduling function and prioritization of time-sensitive matters while ensuring sensitive and confidential matters are approached with a high level of professionalism, flexibility, discretion, judgement, diplomacy and tact.
4. Ensures that the tracking and follow up of various requests are maintained and deadlines are met.
5. Prepares and processes various presentations, documents/statistical summaries/reports requiring the assessment and analysis of data. Drafts correspondences, letters and memoranda, and routes or answers correspondence.
6. Prepares and organizes materials prior to sign off, including checking work for accuracy and conformity with regulations, policies and procedures and corrects/resolves outstanding/incorrect items in preparation for approval.
7. Coordinates the development and preparation of summary notes, briefing materials and meeting agendas for the Director, Business Services, Systems & Insight.
8. Responds to enquiries and complaints from senior staff, the public, agencies, and other levels of government.
9. Takes/transcribed, maintains and distributes confidential meeting minutes.
10. Maintains awareness of other projects and initiatives within People & Equity Division, administrative systems, and procedures to provide effective administrative assistance.
11. Provides support in handling special projects.

What You Bring To The Role:

1. Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related discipline and/or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
2. Considerable experience performing administrative support duties to senior management, handling a broad range of administrative matters and coordination.
3. Experience managing logistics for a team (including onboarding/offboarding staff, managing and tracking contracts, overseeing administration of budget).
4. Experience preparing confidential materials and information for management, with proven ability to handle sensitive issues and exercise independent judgment.
5. Considerable experience utilizing a variety of software packages, including advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook or equivalent) to prepare correspondence, and create charts related to organizing, formatting, editing, and analyzing content.
6. Highly developed political acuity and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, at all organizational levels, including the political level, with members of the public and external agencies.
7. Excellent organizational and time management skills, including attention to detail, and ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and deal with conflicting priorities and work demands.
8. Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision, prioritizing work schedule, complete assigned duties within timelines, while being resourceful and adaptable, with a high degree of initiative.

Why You Will Love Working at The City: 

1. 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.
2. A strong benefits package which includes competitive salaries, vacation, and other unique offerings.
3. We offer an excellent defined benefit pension plan bringing added value to our overall compensation package through OMERS.
4. We support ongoing learning and development and offer educational opportunities with tuition subsidies.
5. 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: 13-Oct-2024 to 18-Nov-2024
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Major Responsibilities:

• Performs assigned skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the installation, operation and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment and repairs required in connection with general building maintenance
• Operates a computerized Building Automation System (BAS) to manage/control Building Systems
• Performs general maintenance work in connection with mechanical and electrical equipment, building services and facilities
• Maintains a preventative maintenance program and records
• Operates air conditioning equipment including centrifugal chillers and cooling towers
• Performs plumbing repairs not requiring the services of a tradesman
• Effects minor repairs to building equipment and fixtures
• Performs related maintenance work as assigned including the use of ladders and scaffolding
• Assists tradesman as required
• Performs other related work as assigned
• May be required to work shifts (days, afternoons, midnights and weekends)

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

1. Must have completed secondary school and possess a technician qualification in a building trade or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Experience in the maintenance and operation of large computerized commercial buildings.
3. Experience in air distribution systems as related to modern air conditioning systems.
4. Experience in the maintenance of pumps and large air handling equipment.
5. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and must qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements.

You must also have:

• Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heating boilers, chemical treatment of chilled and hot water systems, building electrical systems, UPS power systems, fire safety equipment and fire suppression systems.
• Knowledge of automatic heating and cooling controls including pneumatic systems.
• An ability to read blueprints.
• An ability to read and perform tasks outlined in technical manuals and publications.
• An ability to maintain effective working relations with other staff.
• An ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• The ability to work all shifts for a 24/7 building operation.

Contributes to the overall success of Global HR Services by ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives.

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.
• Support the execution of employee communication plans and ad hoc project support as required, including partner support, translation management, and end to end publishing process
• Ownership of communication plans for enhancements to HR systems (e.g. Time and Attendance) including partner consultation, positioning, and key messaging.
• Manage tracking of HR initiatives, cyclical programs, and key dates at the GHRS, GHR, and enterprise level for comms planning and HRSO support planning (i.e. HR Initiatives Tracker and GHRS Comms Calendar)
• Provide logistics support for GHRS Town Halls and other ad hoc priority meetings and events including invites, vendor management, and surveys
• Ownership of distribution list process for GHRS team processes
• 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 his/her 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? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline (Journalism, Communication, Organizational Development, English, Business, Human Resources)
• 1 to 3 years in developing and executing employee communications
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and senior leadership
• Able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work well independently
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Desired skills:
  • HTML
  • Adobe Creative Suite (including but not limited to Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop)
  • Event management
  • Social media

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team, surrounded by innovative thinkers
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!

We are the Innovation team in Canadian Banking Engineering.  We look to utilize emerging technologies to optimize and improve the Bank’s internal processes.

The Role

Contribute to the overall success of the Innovation team with your software engineering skills, investigating new technologies and building quality software that helps to solve technology and business problems.

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

• Support our chatbot including training, updates, development and testing

• Reviewing and updating knowledge training documents as needed

• Participating in regular code reviews

• Research emerging technologies to understand how they can be used to solve problems more efficiently including building proof of concepts

• Work closely with others in a small team to interpret/discuss requirements and translate them to software solutions for multiple projects

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

• 2 years working with Python

• Experience with JavaScript, Node.js, SQL,designing and deploying RESTful APIs

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong problem-solving skills

• Energy, curiosity, being a continuous learner

• Nice to have: Git, Docker, React, shell scripting, noSQL databases

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

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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Overview of the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Maintenance, the Electrician is responsible for the routine/preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing and packaging equipment.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Responsible for preventative maintenance on assigned equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment in breakdown situations
• Conduct equipment installations and modifications as required
• Conduct PLC & HMI programming changes as required
• Repair parts as required
• Work effectively in a processing environment without jeopardizing food safety
• Follow company policies and safety standards
• Works with other trades groups to complete project assignments.
• Take initiative and work well in team setting with other departments and independently
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager, Maintenance or Supervisor, Maintenance

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

• Licenced Electrician
• 3 years experience with process and high speed packaging equipment in a manufacturing setting preferred
• Experience in food industry or high speed packaging
• Good PLC & HMI troubleshooting, programming skills is an asset
• Experience in instrumentation such as flow meters, RTD and pressure/level measurement is an asset
• Good understanding of electronics and ability to perform simple repairs on electronic equipment 
• Pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge
• Blueprint reading plus understanding of PID drawings
• Excellent trouble shooting and analytical skills.
• Lead hand or supervisory experience is an asset

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

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.