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JOB SUMMARY

Cultural and Heritage Programs is responsible for multi-disciplinary arts centres, heritage and museum facilities and structures, the delivery of arts, heritage and museum public programming and events, volunteer program development, audience development, and exhibits and research.

You are responsible for providing booking services to facility clients including: responding to inquiries, requests for service, and complaints in accordance with divisional policies and procedures; renting public areas in city theatres; administering booking and rental contracts; assisting in performing the financial functions of the section; participating in event programming and development activities; and performing other related duties to ensure efficient booking services.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12

Minimum of 1 year of work experience in customer service, public relations and/or information, communicating with the public, preferably with some experience in a similar role in a theatre environment

Keyboarding and computer experience is essential

KNOWLEDGE

• Theatrical production including terminology, procedures and practices 
• General accounting and financial reporting practices, contract administration and contractual agreements

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of legislation pertaining to licensing, privacy, freedom of information, and copyrights 
• Knowledge of the performing arts disciplines, the presenting industry, and related industry associations and unions including IATSE, ACTRA, Actor’s Equity and the Musicians Union

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and collaboratively with all staff as part of a team  
• Possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, organize and prioritize own work, and to deal effectively with multiple demands, conflicting priorities, pressures and deadlines
• Possess computer literacy in MS Office Suite in a Windows environment, including use of Intranet and the Internet
• Able to use specific and corporate computer applications and software 
• Possess strong data entry, keyboarding and retrieval skills
• Able to identify and assess problems and to use analytic and problem solving skills to seek remedies
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and excellent telephone manner
• Able to interpret and explain written operating rules and procedures  
• Possess a strong customer service orientation
• Flexible and adaptable to deal with shifting priorities
• Able to think logically, and concentrate/focus on accuracy and detail 
• Possess interpersonal skills and good judgment
• Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance
• Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends when required for performances, event programming and meetings

JOB SUMMARY

Traffic Signal Installation & Field Programs is responsible for Traffic Signal assembly, installation, modification and maintenance, Traffic Control Room management of data and video equipment and data communications, Signal Timing engineering, Camera assembly, installation, modification and maintenance, and Re-lamping management.

You are responsible for maintaining, trouble-shooting, repairing and modifying electrical systems and associated ancillary equipment for all Traffic Signals of the City of Ottawa.  You are also responsible for the construction, assembly and installation of new electrical equipment as required for ongoing operations. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Electrician-Construction and Maintenance apprenticeship program of 9000 hours

Additional post-secondary education in electrical and other trades related areas is an asset

Minimum of 5 years of related experience in the installation and maintenance of a variety of electrical equipment such as switchgear, motors, transformers and controllers following acquisition of the Journeyperson’s Certificate.

More extensive exposure to a variety of electrical installations is an asset

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Principles of electricity and the methods and techniques for wiring, repairing, inspecting, troubleshooting and maintaining electrical circuitry
• Preventive maintenance and operation procedures
• Maintenance and construction methods
• Electrical/mechanical procedures
• Ottawa Hydro procedures and protocols for working around high voltage electricity
• Ontario Hydro Electrical Code
• Occupational Health and Safety Act and City of Ottawa/departmental health and safety policies and procedures
• WHMIS
• Fall Arrest Protection 
• Asbestos and Asbestos Contained Materials procedures
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
• Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and city policies and procedures

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Considerable degree of accuracy as hand tools and devices are used requiring a considerable degree of coordination
• Required to work according to the established standard procedures of the Ontario Electrical Code
• Ability to give and follow instructions  
• Latitude for decision making within a general set of guidelines 
• Deal effectively with multiple demands and conflicting priorities
• Work and communicate effectively with others
• Read and interpret engineering plans and documents
• Ability to prioritize work 
• Ability to identify problems and develop solutions 
• Plan, implement, control, complete and inspect projects as assigned with minimum supervision
• Work well under pressure
• Prepare written reports
• Self supervision
• Display initiative and innovation in solving problems in the field
• Effective interpersonal skills in order to interact with other supervisors, managers, co-workers and the general public
• Shows initiative, strong judgment and reliability
• Available for on-call outside normal working hours including weekends, statutory holidays on a rotating basis. 
• Respond to call out and arrive on site within 45 minutes
• Required to work in inclement weather
• Work above normal working heights
   

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of Water Services is to provide treatment and distribution of a sustainable supply of high-quality drinking water and is committed to protecting the environment by collecting and treating wastewater for the health and prosperity of Ottawa. 

You are responsible for planned, unplanned and emergency inspection, testing, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and/or repair of process mechanical systems and equipment within Water Services’ water treatment, supply and storage facilities (including the Water Purification Plants, pumping stations, reservoirs, elevated tanks, metering facilities and well treatment systems) or wastewater treatment and collection facilities (including Wastewater treatment plant, remote pumping stations, odour control facilities, regulators, lagoons, valve chambers, storage tanks). 

These duties are carried out in an industrial, production, regulated and quality focused environment and, as such, must be completed in consideration of and in close coordination with other engineering, skilled trade and maintenance staff in the Branch.

As a licensed water treatment, wastewater treatment and/or wastewater collection system operator, you are also responsible for operating various pieces of process equipment (in Drinking Water this spans water treatment, distribution and supply process equipment and in Wastewater this spans wastewater treatment and collection process equipment) and/or adjusting various water or wastewater treatment system process parameters, after prior consultation with and in close coordination with other licensed operating staff in the Branch.

Note these systems and equipment include, but are not limited to:  process chemical feed, metering, piping and storage systems (e.g. sulphuric acid, sodium hypochlorite, aluminium sulphate, sodium silicate, sodium bisulphite, sodium hydroxide, potassium permanganate, hydrofluorosilicic acid, aqueous ammonia, etc.), raw water, treated drinking water, effluent water and sanitary sewage screening, processing, metering, piping, pumping and valve systems (fractional horsepower to several thousand horsepower, 6mm to 2450m dia or 4500mm x 3600mm), sludge collection, transfer and mixing systems, pressure and flow control valves, crane, rigging and hoisting systems (up to 5 tons), pumps, blowers, motors, engines, compressors, vacuum systems, gear boxes, clutches, turbines and centrifuges (fractional horsepower to several thousand horsepower). The equipment may or may not be drained, evacuated or energized, during the work, and is located in a variety of locations including chemical feed and storage areas, electrical equipment rooms, machine rooms, generator rooms, pump rooms, valve rooms and chambers, confined spaces, elevated tanks, above and below grade chambers, tanks and reservoirs, outdoor power substations, office areas, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Industrial Millwright apprenticeship program of 8000 hours 

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a licensed Industrial Millwright in a combination of both process-dependant industries and construction services including demonstrated experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of industrial and process mechanical equipment and the installation, construction and commissioning of process mechanical and chemical feed systems.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Canadian Building Code
• Ontario Plumbing Code
• Relevant Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) acts, regulations, standards and guidelines
• Relevant Ontario Ministry of the Labour (MOL) acts, regulations, standards and guidelines
• Branch, Departmental, Unit and Section roles and responsibilities
• Relevant City, Branch, Departmental, Unit and Section procedures, policies, manuals and processes 
• City Purchasing Bylaw and policies as related to authorized purchases and responsibilities
• CVOR Vehicle Requirements, as identified by the Province
• Metal pipe, tube and plate heating, forming, cutting, welding, soldering, brazing and jointing tools, methods and techniques
• No-metal pipe and tube bending, forming, cutting, fusing, bonding and jointing tools, methods and techniques
• Installation, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair methods and procedures for small to large (fractional to several thousand horsepower) process mechanical equipment including engines, pumps, motors, compressors, gearboxes, turbines, centrifuges, etc.
• Installation, inspection, testing, maintenance and repair methods and procedures for small to large (6mm to 2450m diameter and 4500mm x 3600mm) process piping, jointing and valve systems, etc.
• Precision measurement, vibration and alignment techniques and equipment
• Math concepts applicable to the trade
• Working knowledge of electrical, electronic and instrumentation equipment, materials and maintenance procedures
• Computer system applications pertinent to water and wastewater treatment and collection facilities including SCADA Systems and Maintenance Management Systems
• MS Office and Outlook
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
• Knowledge of TSSA rules & regulations
• Knowledge of operational, monitoring and control functions associated with drinking water treatment and water pumping/storage processes, or wastewater treatment and collection processes is desirable

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Work effectively, with others and independently
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, including completing technical, test and other reports or forms
• Perform trade related preventive and corrective maintenance procedures
• Able to operate small and large equipment (e.g. Person Lifts, Zoom Boom, Manitou, Forklift etc.)
• Analyze, identify, prioritize and solve problems quickly and effectively
• Use a wide range of hand tools, heating, cutting and welding tools, machine shop tools, measurement tools and testing equipment
• Make precise and accurate measurements layouts
• Accurately read, interpret and mark-up technical drawings
• Clearly sketch mechanical schematics and installations
• Understand and effectively utilize new information for problem-solving and decision-making
• Good organizational skills
• Readily establish effective interpersonal relationships
• Alertness, dependability, punctuality
• Work well under pressure 
• Shows initiative, strong judgement and a high degree of reliability
• Physical ability to perform assigned tasks, including climbing ladders, scaffolds and elevated tanks, entering confined spaces
• Willingness to work outside of normal hours
• Utilize appropriate or specialized PPE and safety equipment such as SCBA, rescue equipment, personal gas monitors and fall protection

JOB SUMMARY

You are responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to program staff by performing word processing/typing, data entry, and filing activities; compiling and providing information pertaining to program documents and reports; maintaining program inventory; liaising with internal staff, external stakeholders, and members of the public; purchasing goods/services; scheduling meetings; and responding to inquiries and complaints.   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 1 year of post-secondary training in office administration or related field

Minimum of 2 years of related office/administrative experience

KNOWLEDGE

• General organization and activities of the specific program/unit/branch/department
• Corporate, departmental and branch policies and procedures
• Office practices and procedures
• Corporate Records Management system
• Corporate computer and software applications such as Windows, Word, Excel, Access, etc.
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
   

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to clients, public, peers and supervisors both verbally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills  
• Organize, multi-task and prioritize work
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to complete work assignments within deadlines
• Ability to document/record information 
• Tact and discretion
• Awareness of and sensitivity to program specific targets/population needs
• Initiative and reliability
• Ability to maintain confidential information

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of the Health Protection Service is to advance the health of Ottawa residents through the provision and delivery of integrated, client-centric health protection services and programs including: Infection Prevention & Control, Sexual Health, Communicable Diseases, Outbreak Management, Substance Misuse, Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery, Food Safety, Safe Water, Health Hazards Prevention and Management, and Healthy Environments as outlined in Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards, protocols and guidelines.  

You perform all phases of clinical reception duties including greeting clients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, inputting data, maintaining an accurate patient/records management system, accepting payments for sales and providing test results to clients. You also provide administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the clinic.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 1 year post-secondary certificate in office administration or related field

Minimum of 2 years of related office/administrative experience, preferably in health clinic/setting

Experience with graphics and desktop publishing procedures and software is desirable

KNOWLEDGE

• Office and clinical administrative procedures 
• Advanced word processing skills 
• Excel and Power point software at the intermediate level 
• Database software including, but not limited to, systems such as iPHIS
• Various features of fax machine and photocopier to level of simple troubleshooting and for the coaching of others
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and harm reduction approach
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills combined with excellent customer service skills especially during busy period, stressful situations or emergencies
• Ability to deescalate client interactions in a safe manner
• Detail oriented, able to schedule appointments meticulously, prepare individual client records correctly using an electronic database
• Processing payments from the public (our clients) accurately following protocol
• Organize and prioritize work
• Format documents using the concepts taught at Advanced Word level 
• Use Excel to intermediate level 
• Use PowerPoint to prepare presentations 
• Search and retrieve information from the Internet 
• Generate computerized reports 
• Proofread and edit documents processed 
• Set up and maintain filing systems, both hard copy and electronic forms 
• Use scanner and colour printer and other office equipment effectively and efficiently
• Displays initiative, reliability, flexibility, punctuality and good judgement skills
• Non-judgemental and discretion on sensitive issues 
• Able to work in an environment of changing priorities and multiple demands 
• Develops a general understanding of public health issues, able to work with the public to provide frontline services
• Able to work effectively in environment focusing on sexual health and harm reduction 
• Clear communications skills 
• Good interpersonal skills including establishing an effective working relationship with professional staff and other branch support staff 
• Problem-solving skills 
• Organizational and time management skills
• Work a variety of shifts covering day and evening service periods

JOB SUMMARY

The Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion unit functions as a centre of expertise and is accountable to advance health equity and inclusion commitments, policies, Indigenous reconciliation commitments and diversity plans across the department. Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is committed to providing services and programs that are diverse and carefully designed to meet the health needs of Ottawa, and not overlook the needs of diverse and marginalized populations while always attempting to reduce barriers to access. 

You are responsible for supporting the implementation and evaluation of the OPH Reconcili-Action plan, and advising on building capacity for meaningful engagement with Indigenous organizations and communities to support population health. You develop and implement a strategic organizational approach to Indigenous cultural safety, including internal education and capacity building activities, and develop an engagement and relationship building strategy with Indigenous organizations and communities. You work within an anti-racism/ anti-oppression framework that acknowledges systemic racism and seeks to ensure fairness and equitable access for everyone.

You provide strategic policy analysis and environmental scanning of new developments, trends and issues in the public health and broader health system as they relate to Indigenous cultural safety and engagement with Indigenous organizations and communities. You keep abreast of initatives that may influence the progression of program objective, including but not limited to: National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) - Calls to Justice; United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People(UNDRIP); and, Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action (TRC) 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of a 4-year degree in a relevant discipline including, Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Public Policy, Health Administration, Public Health, Organizational Development, Adult Education or related field

A minimum of 3 years of related experience working with Indigenous organizations and communities. Must have knowledge and lived experience related to Indigenous health. 

KNOWLEDGE

• Strong understanding of Indigenous perspectives, cultures, and local Indigenous and community groups and agencies.
• In-depth understanding of current issues affecting Indigenous communities, particularly related to health and public health.
• Understanding of and experience working with anti-racist, anti-oppressive and culturally safe approaches, and in creating safe and inclusive environments. 
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to current and emerging issues related to health and wellness of Indigenous peoples (preferably through lived experience) as they pertain to Ottawa Public Health’s mandate. 
• Knowledge of Indigenous pedagogy and Indigenous worldviews is strongly preferred. 
• Understanding of Indigenous history, colonization, racism, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, and OCAP® Principles (ownership, control, access and possession). 
• Knowledge of techniques and methodologies for establishing relationships with Indigenous organizations 
• Knowledge of a variety of change management theories and methodologies. 
• Knowledge of consultation and engagement principles and practices related to building relationships with Indigenous organizations and communities. 
• Knowledge of the Ontario’s public health sector and broader health system, and of provincial and/or First Nations, Inuit and Métis government processes. 
• Knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies 
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio) and familiarity with SharePoint.objectives.
• Knowledge of Ottawa organizations and services that serve diverse populations, and in particular, communities that face barriers.  
• Knowledge of Indigenous languages would be an asset  
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to create partnerships and lead collaborative meetings and initiatives  
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with community partners and organizations that serve First Nations, Inuit, and or Métis  
• Oral communication, consulting and interpersonal skills to provide advice in the provision of ensure consistent messaging and timely corporate response to complaints or concerns raised by partners, clients, stakeholders and the public.  
• Ability to communicate and relate to Inuit with sensitivity to cultural and governance differences.
• Ability to speak Inuktitut or another indigenous language 
• Stakeholder engagement and consultation/facilitation skills to influence and contribute to planning processes.  
• Written communication skills to develop strategies, plans, presentation, protocols and guides for Indigenous cultural safety and meaningful engagement with Indigenous organizations. 
• Oral communication and influencing skills to promote the use of the Ottawa Public Health’s Indigenous Engagement framework.  
• Ability to communicate and relate to Indigenous peoples and organizations with cultural competency and consideration of the diversity of Indigenous nations. 
• Relationship building skills to develop and build partnerships and business relationships with key public health stakeholders and Indigenous partners.
• Strategic thinking skills to enable effective participation in initiatives that require thought leadership.
• Skills and the ability to lead initiatives from conceptualization to realization to lead, manage and/or participate in a variety of projects 
• Ability to undertake research, plan and problem solve
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently.