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Are you an experienced communications professional? We're seeking a Senior Communications Strategist to join the Strategic Communications Department for a two (2) year term to develop and execute strategic communications and marketing plans aligned with our city's objectives.

Reporting to the Senior Communications Advisor, you will be focusing your efforts on collaborating closely with departments and deploying targeted tactics to achieve business goals. From traditional to digital media, you'll craft various materials such as news releases and social media content. With strong analytical skills, you'll conduct research and problem-solving to meet tight deadlines. Ready to join our team? Apply now!

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver effective communications and marketing strategies for communications projects using best professional practices.
• Proactively work with colleagues in communications and across the organization to align and deploy communication strategies, messages, and activities.
• Participate as a communications expert on interdepartmental project teams to provide strategic advice.
• Prepare, or collaborate on the production of communications tactics such as news releases, briefing notes, digital content, ads and other communications materials as appropriate.
• Manage portfolio workplans, budgets and identify resource requirements to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality corporate communications.
• Research, identify and advise on emerging communications issues and challenges and work with teams and clients to address them.
• Participate in change management communications planning.
• Perform other work as required.

Key Qualifications

• The knowledge, skills and abilities required are obtained through completion of a University Degree in Communications, Business Administration, Journalism, English (or similar program) or a two (2) year diploma in Public Relations, in addition to directly related work experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in a communications environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to express ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Strong analytical skills.
• Proven ability to effectively work independently in a demanding day-to-day environment.
• Ability to take a leadership role and manage issues.
• Project management knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization and elected officials.
• Political acumen is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated results in effective use of best-practice strategic communications planning and the ability to effectively implement and evaluate communications strategies.
• Demonstrated skill in adapting diverse communication techniques to various situations and circumstances.
• Experience in working in teams to plan, execute and report on engagement activities.
• Continuing record of professional development.
• Municipal government experience is an asset but not required.

Benefits of working at the City of Regina

• We offer a competitive wage and benefits package, ongoing training, and employee recognition programs.

• The City may consider relocation reimbursement costs for apprentice/journey person mechanic candidates outside of the surrounding Regina area  

• Permanent employees are eligible for 80% Health & Dental coverage plus $300 Health Care Spending Account per year. Group Life Insurance/Long term disability plan and Civic Pension plan. As well as 50% off for City facilities (Swimming pass etc.)

• We offer a Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) program to assist with the financial burden of training, up to 95% of normal weekly earnings.

• Newly built Facility in 2020: At 60,000 square feet, the facility includes both 40- and 60- foot full-service and repair bays with hoists and built to environmental and sustainability standards. New tools and equipment are available for use.

• We offer education reimbursement, such as Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) program to assist with the financial burden of training, up to 95% of normal weekly earnings.

Transit Fleet Maintenance is also accepting applications from Y2 – Y4 Apprentices in Truck and Transport trade, Heavy Duty Mechanics, Agricultural Equipment Technician, or Automotive Service Technician.

Apprentice Hourly Rates Y2 – Y4 will be $30.78 - $37.74 (including Market Supplement)

This position is responsible for performing highly skilled journeyperson mechanic duties in the Transit Fleet Maintenance Branch.  This position reports to the Supervisor of Maintenance and Equipment. 
 

Note: May be required to work varying day, evening and weekend shifts. Evening shifts are subject to a $1.00/Hour shift differential and Sunday shall be paid at the rate of time and a quarter.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and overhauls bus engines, transmissions, differentials, brakes, suspension, steering, HVAC and all auxiliary equipment, including electrical components.
• Assists in determining and ordering parts and materials necessary for repair of equipment.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electrical defects.
• Performs Highway Traffic Board safety inspections and related repairs.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, tools and equipment used in the overhauling, repair and maintenance of heavy duty and automotive equipment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings and manuals.
• Ability to prepare concise reports related to all work performed.
• Ability to maintain co-operative and harmonious working relations with other employees.
• Demonstrated skill in diagnosing mechanical defects on a variety of equipment.

Education & Experience

Typically, the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through completion of a Journeyperson Certificate in Truck and Transport Trade, Heavy Duty Mechanics, Agriculture Machinery Technician or Automotive Service Technician, combined with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in truck and transport mechanical repair including training and experience in the heavy-duty automatic transmission and automotive electrical fields. Training and experience in Allison Automatic and ZF Transmissions, Automotive Electrical systems, and Cummins diesel engines is preferred.

Working/Other Conditions

Must have or be able to obtain a Class 5A License.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares drawings and sketches for work orders and final drafting.
• Assists with the design of overhead and underground systems, street and pathway lighting and substations.
• Assists with work order preparation, cost estimation and budget estimates, as required.
• Performs field work, as required, including elementary surveying, contractor supervision in conjunction with appropriate trades, inspection, recording of installations and taking physical and electrical measurements.
• Locates and stakes the underground and other utility facilities for construction clearances.
• Performs related assignments from engineering staff.
• Prepares various reports, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties outside under varying weather conditions.
• Skill in the use of a computer with spreadsheet, database and AutoCAD software.
   

Education, Training And Experience Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized, two-year, post-secondary Electrical Engineering Technology program.
• Eligible for certification as an Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T) with the Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

This position manages the accounting and administrative functions for the Saskatoon Water and provides technical advice to managerial and professional staff regarding budgets, cost control, finance, accounting and management information systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned staff; assists with hiring, establishes work assignments, assesses staffing needs, identifies and pursues other resources if necessary.  Plans and approves staff development.  Assists with performance management and, when required, disciplinary action.
• Ensures the day-to-day integrity of management and operating reports generated by financial systems.
• Participates in the development and implementation of financial management systems, e.g. time/attendance/payroll, maintenance management, job costing, purchasing and tangible capital assets, and ensures adequate internal controls are present.
• Collects, compiles, analyzes and reports financial and operational data, including variance analysis, for Senior Management.
• Provides consultation, support and information related to financial management for other Divisions.
• Assists with budget preparation, expenditure analysis, financial planning and the design and analysis of rates and fees.
• Monitors and reports, in conjunction with project managers, the financial status of capital projects.
• Participates in staff training related to the implementation of financial management systems.
• Analyzes financial management requirements and develops enhanced reporting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience Requirements

• Degree in related discipline.
• Possession of a professional accounting designation; CPA .
• Four to six years’ progressively responsible related experience in financial and management analysis and reporting.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of financial and cost accounting.
• Considerable knowledge of business process analysis and system design and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accounting and financial reports.
• Ability to direct and support staff to achieve identified results.
• Ability to provide leadership and empowerment to achieve results through others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff.
• Ability to be accountable for personal performance and the performance of staff.
• Ability to negotiate agreements through problem-solving, consensus, stakeholder involvement and dialogue.
• Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively, orally and writing, including the ability to prepare and present oral and written reports of a specialized nature.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of Windows word-processing and spreadsheet software.
   

This role will assist in carrying out business intelligence research and developing reports and documents to guide strategic planning and other strategy-related initiatives. The successful candidate will undertake and assist with activities pertaining to strategic and business planning, data collection of municipal information and documents, summarizing research, developing reports and presentations, and synthesizing a vast array of information and data into a brief. Additional administrative duties will be assigned as needed.
 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Business Intelligence Research: Conduct comprehensive research on municipal trends, opportunities, issues and challenges, and analyze internal and external data to provide actionable insights.
• Report Development: Develop executive summaries, detailed reports and interactive presentations that effectively communicate research findings and strategic recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic Planning Support: Support the Strategy Team with preparations for strategic planning workshops and meetings.
• Other Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of three years’ post-secondary education in a field of study related to policy, business, economics, finance, engineering or science. Other fields may be considered.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Experience with research would be an asset.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and business intelligence software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Under supervision of the Recreation Technician 8 and 10, this position performs lifeguard duties and provides instructional lessons in accordance with the health and safety procedures and standards established and/or adopted by the City of Saskatoon.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides instruction using effective and appropriate teaching methodology and safe participant procedures for aquatic programs.
• Prepares lesson plans for swimming lessons according to instructional standards.
• Completes worksheets, takes attendance, and completes participant progress reports.
• Safeguards public admission and rental group activities and responds to emergency situations according to standards.
• Participates in the in-service training programs established to maintain fitness levels and lifeguard standards.
• Maintains a hazard-free, clean, and safe pool and work area.
• Provides education to participants and the public about safety in and around the water, e.g. bulletin boards, handouts and tours.
• Conducts daily safety checks of play equipment, emergency first aid equipment, and performs daily water tests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training & Experience Requirements

• Grade 10 education
• Possession of the following valid qualifications:
  • Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Certification (Pool Option), 
  • CPR Level C
  • Red Cross Standard First Aid or Aquatic Emergency Care Award; and
  • Lifesaving Instructor Certification is considered an asset.
  • Six month's related experience instructing and as a lifeguard preferred. 

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Knowledge of current lifeguard techniques, including first aid and emergency procedures, and instructional techniques, methods, and practices. 
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, peers, supervisor, and the public. 
• ability to demonstrate skills and techniques required and maintain fitness level necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with supervisor, staff, and the public. 
• Ability to apply theory to practical learning situations. 
• Ability to evaluate and adjust lesson plans to meet the participant needs.
• Ability to work the assigned, designated participant group.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and provide direction during emergency situations

Requires Security Check

Additional Requirements

Hours of work will vary based on availability and operational needs.