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Position Summary

The City of Regina has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to join our Financial Services Department management team. Our department is evolving, and you will be an influential leader who will collaboratively build foundational aspects within the team and drive departmental initiatives forward to support internal and external stakeholders.

Reporting to the Director of Financial Services, the Manager, Procurement & Supply Chain, provides leadership and stewardship of all aspects of the City’s centralized procurement and supply chain portfolios and the development and implementation of strategic and operational sourcing, procurement, contracting and supply management strategies. We've embarked on some exciting initiatives focusing on sustainability, equity, diversity and inclusion, and reconciliation that you will have the opportunity to influence and assist in leading change.  In this role you will be responsible for leadership, guidance and strategic advice on Indigenous procurement and fostering and building relationships with Indigenous communities.

The City of Regina owes its strength and vibrancy to the ancestors of this land and the diverse Indigenous Peoples whose ancestors’ footsteps have marked this territory, as well as settlers from around the world who continue to be welcomed here and call Regina home.

How You'll Spend Your Time

You will lead and mentor a diverse team of professional Procurement and Supply Chain Specialists, as well as other staff with multiple, competing priorities in a supportive and inclusive environment.  This team is responsible for:

• Providing leadership, direction and effective management of the procurement and supply chain team and cross-functional working groups.
• Developing and implementing organizational procurement policies and processes to drive improvements and efficiencies in procurement and supply chain activities
• Represent the organization in critical negotiations, including those that are cross-jurisdictional, achieving effective solutions in challenging relationships, ambiguous and conflicting positions
• Identify and manage commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical and supply chain risks to minimize negative impacts on organizational objectives while encouraging opportunity and innovation.
• Ensures that there is timely and accurate forecasting and ongoing analysis of the budget and expenditures and where necessary, ensures proactive mitigation strategies are developed and implemented.
• Establishing working relationships with internal stakeholders across the corporation as well as multiple external stakeholders related to the areas of responsibility.

Additionally, as a member of the Department’s management team, there will be opportunities to contribute to the City by leading and participating in Department or City-wide projects and special initiatives such as those focused on Indigenous partnerships and sustainability procurement policies.

Knowledge & Experience

We are seeking a results-oriented individual who is easily adaptable to change to contribute to the success of the Financial Services management team through collaborative and integrative solutions in a fast paced and evolving environment. Our candidate of choice will possess proven leadership abilities combined with a sound knowledge and extensive experience of territorial, national and international trade agreements, systems, policies, procurement and contract management, supply chain management, competitive tendering law, and contract law. This individual will bring several years of increasingly responsible strategic management experience including program and service review, development, and delivery; policy development; business planning; budgeting; and performance measurement. The successful candidate will be culturally aware and lead with a lens of inclusivity and equity.

Our ideal candidate would have a professional accounting designation and/or a graduate degree in business administration or related field supplemented with a Supply Chain Management Certificate. Finally, superior communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relationships with stakeholders within the City and external stakeholders, such as other levels of government, service partners, Indigenous peoples and communities. This individual will have several years of experience in management having provided high quality leadership with an ability to performance manage.

At the City of Regina, our employees enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
• 12 paid Schedule Days Off (SDOs) per annum
• Robust benefit package that consists of a defined benefit pension, healthcare/flex spending account, long-term disability benefits, health, dental and life insurance, annual vacation, sick and lieu days
• Supported educational programs as a means to enhance employee knowledge and skills
• Receive 50% off admission to City leisure facilities
• An inclusive and diverse work culture

The City of Regina is transforming, and you have an opportunity to influence its journey! Financial Services is building a team of Finance minded, customer focused people who are motivated to contribute to a high functioning team. Our team is diverse, dynamic, and fun. We value our employees and their work-life balance. We cultivate and nurture a collaborative team culture where employees can grow and thrive together.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Clerk III, this position serves customers, who use recreation facilities, and performs a variety of functions including reception, general admission, program registration, and activity space rental.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Processes general admission, LeisureCard sales, program registration, activity space rental payment, locker revenue collection, parking permits, city cards etc., using an automated point-of-sale system, and receives customers entering leisure facilities. 
• Provides program and service information including schedules, program description, policy explanation, and facility rental information.
• Responds to related complaints and enquiries in accordance with established policy and procedure.
• Prepares shift revenue balancing report, balances transactions to report, balances cash float, and prepares a bank deposit.
• Processes program registration applications, class transfers and withdrawals according to Department policy. Forwards refund requests to supervisor for approval and processing. Prints class lists, as required.
• Processes booking requests for designated spaces for short-term use, e.g. rooms for meetings, informs the Clerk 10 of any rental requirements, and forwards all other rental/event requests to the supervisor. Initiates customer birthday party requests and forwards to supervisor for processing.
• Enters admission pass usage information and revenue summaries into computer databases.
• Performs general office functions such as filing and word processing, as required.
• Assists supervisory staff in providing shift orientation for new staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
   

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education. 
• One year related cash-handling experience in a customer service environment.
• Knowledge of accepted procedures for handling cash, balancing transactions, and completing revenue (cash) collection reports.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Ability to interact with customers and remain calm when dealing with customers during high volume periods.
• Ability to provide responsive customer service, and convey confidence and competence.
• Ability to maintain records and to make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Skill in the operation of office equipment and automated systems, including a programmed cash register.

Requires Security Check

Additional Requirements

Shift work and weekend work is involved.

Job Summary

Responsible for the transit route planning and charter coordination including short- and long-term planning to ensure efficient delivery of public transit services and to preserve and enhance the Division’s related infrastructure.

Duties & Responsibilities

1.    Manages staff employed in the areas of schedules planning and charters.
2.    Carries out, directs, monitors, and evaluates all service planning and design including the location of routes, stops, shelters, as well as all annual service changes.
3.    Directs the development and implementation of policies and practices that govern service standards, route scheduling, and charter service. 
4.    Prepares short and long term plans for service standards, route designs, and buildings and terminal capital projects.
5.    Provides project management and contract administration services for Transit capital projects, including budgeting, estimating, and call for tender functions.
6.    Researches innovative approaches in staffing levels, service standards, route options, passenger counts and pass usage studies, fleet requirements, building and terminal requirements, etc., and prepares reports and develops/implements plans based on the studies.
7.    Participates in public consultation and community meetings concerning routes and scheduling changes.  Attends committee and Council meetings as required.
8.    Prepares reports to respond to enquiries by City Council and the pubic.
9.    Assists with the preparation and administration of budgets in the Planning Section.
10.    Maintains liaison with roadways and subdivision development planners in order to ensure Transit requirements are accommodated adequately.
11.    Approves or denies charter requests based on transit service capability.
12.    Investigates and resolves anomalies in charter billing or other related information.
13.    Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

•    Degree in a related discipline, preferably with a specialization in transportation planning.
•    Four to six years’ experience, in transit planning with two years’ supervisory experience.
•    Possession of a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Driver’s Licence.
•    Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
•    Knowledge of planning principles, approach and techniques.
•    Knowledge and ability to utilize computers as a routine tool in training and operations.
•    Knowledge of scheduling and planning software.
•    Demonstrated ability to plan, direct, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the work of planning staff, consultants, and contractors.
•    Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, civic officials, representatives of other agencies, and the public.
•    Ability to plan, monitor and evaluate the work of staff.
•    Demonstrated interpersonal, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. 

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Supervisor, this position performs unskilled physical maintenance and repair work.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of manual labour duties for the roadways and water and sewer operations. 
• Ensures work activities are performed in accordance with Corporate safety policies, regulations and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
   

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education.
• Six months experience in the operation of machinery and power tools.  Experience working with concrete, asphalt, and water and sewer construction would be an asset.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.  Class 3A or 1A would be an asset.
• Current driver abstract, from SGI, demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with the public and civic employees.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods and under all weather conditions as required by work assignments. 
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
• Skill in the operation of small maintenance equipment, hand, and power tools in an efficient, responsible manner and in accordance with recognized procedures.
   

Additional Requirements

As a requirement for your application, you must forward a copy of your driver's abstract to [email protected] 

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Site Administrator, this position monitors the activities delivered by either the Department or in cooperation with external agencies, at the various sites.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors activities, scheduled for the program site, in accordance with the directives identified in the activity plan and annual schedule.
• Monitors participant enrolment and makes adjustments to the program schedule to accommodate demand.
• Monitors the quality of all aspects of activities delivered either by the Department or in cooperation with external agencies in order to maintain customer satisfaction and ensure technical standards are met.
• Assists with the leadership and development of program staff which may include: selection/hiring, training and orientation, outlining expectations, scheduling, supervising and monitoring performance, mentoring, coaching and leading by example. 
• Completes written performance assessments, development and guidance of program staff. 
• Assists with scheduling of activity space and the identification of activities in accordance with the program planning cycle and will work collaboratively with and receive direction from the program design team throughout the program planning cycle.
• Assists with preparing the site for various events, providing support to meet the operational needs of the user, e.g. set-up, staffing, maintaining program equipment.
• Prepares and administers contracts for contracted program staff, as directed.
• Coordinates, participates in, and evaluates orientation and in-service training programs for program staff.
• Purchases equipment and supplies for scheduled activities in accordance with the budget and maintains an inventory of assets.
• Ensures program space is ready for activities delivered by the Department and agencies renting the facility.
• Provides interpretation of program and rental policies and procedures for the public and staff.
• Deals with customers to resolve issues, respond to enquiries and resolve conflict. 
• Assists with activity evaluation by compiling statistics, providing rationale, and preparing recommendations for program operations.
• Prepares written documents as required which may include but not be limited to: program summary evaluations, memos, orientation outlines, and checklists. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a two-year, post-secondary program in recreation and leisure.
• One year’s related experience in the delivery of aquatic, fitness and/or recreation programs preferred.
• Possession of valid recognized standard first aid and CPR certificates.
• Ability to complete in-house Aquatic Training within 6 months of hire.
• Possession of Red Cross Swim Kids 10 (Aqua Quest 12) or Red Cross Aqua Leader certification is an asset.
• Possession of Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association, or other recognized certification in fitness is an asset.
• Knowledge of the theory, philosophy, standards, trends, and practises of recreation program planning, particularly in a municipal setting.
• Knowledge of the methods of evaluation related to aquatic, fitness, and recreation programs.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee the delivery of aquatic, fitness and/or recreation programs.
• Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively orally and in writing to staff and public.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, peers, supervisor, volunteers, and the public.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in program delivery.
• Skill in the operation of a computer with word-processing and spreadsheet software.
   

Requires Security Check

Additional Requirements

Shift work and weekend work are involved.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Electronic Communications Coordinator, this position installs, maintains and repairs all infrastructure components of the City owned trunked radio system, mobile and portable radios, wireless equipment and miscellaneous electronic devices.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, repairs and programs all City owned trunked radio system infrastructure components.
• Installs, maintains, repairs and programs all mobile and portable radios and associated equipment on the City owned trunked radio system.
• Installs, maintains and repairs miscellaneous electronic equipment such as timers, Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment, video equipment, logging equipment and hall alert equipment.
• Performs the ongoing duties related to the comprehensive battery program and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) maintenance.
• Assists with the planning, installation, maintenance and repair of mobile and fixed data systems as well as trunked radio system upgrades. 
• Assists with the planning and implementation of customer radio training.
• Interacts on a daily basis with trunked radio system users.
• Maintains maintenance records as well as the maintenance, calibration and testing of all related tools and equipment. 
• Communicates as required with vendor technical support staff. 
• Attends regular system training, conferences and meetings as requested.  
• Supports and promotes health and safety in the workplace in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations in addition to the City of Saskatoon’s Administrative Occupational Health & Safety Policies and departmental procedures.
• Supports and promotes a safe and positive workplace culture through a variety of initiatives and activities. 
• Assists with the instruction and training of staff.
• Participates in stand-by and on-call rotation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education, including Math B30 (Algebra 30), Math C30 (Geometry-Trigonometry 30) and Physics 30.
• Successful completion of a recognized, two-year, post-secondary, electronic technology program. 
• Certification, or eligibility for certification, as an Applied Science Technologist by Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians.   
• Four years experience in radio communications (trunked radio systems preferred).  Networking experience would be an asset.  
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices related to the installation, maintenance, repair and programming of radio communications and wireless equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of PC and Windows environment is essential.
• Knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of electronics and radio communications.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, trouble shooting and technical skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to travel outside of Canada for training.
• Ability to pass the Saskatoon Police Service security clearance process.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties, including complete colour vision, ability to work at various heights from an aerial bucket, ladder or platform, ability to work in confined spaces and the ability to work outside under varying weather conditions. 

Position Summary

The City of Regina is transforming, and you have an opportunity to influence its journey! If you are a bold thinker and thrive on bravely “unboxing” how we work today and creatively designing tomorrow, we are looking for you!

Our Transformation Office team drives large-scale transformation opportunities and incremental service improvements through four pillars: digital, innovation, big data, and resident experience. 

As Technology Partner, you will be the initial point of contact to link divisional business needs with the Technology department.  You’ll convey the technology vision and direction to various business units to help them take advantage of existing and evolving technology. The Technology Partner is the Technology eyes and ears in the business to ensure that capability and direction are being conveyed and understood as intended. You’ll assist the business in the preparation of new projects and initiatives with a primary goal to maximize the benefits of technology in progressing the City’s strategic priorities. You will also be a functional lead to a team of Technology professionals, engaging and involving the team to participate in Technology driven initiatives leveraging subject matter experts as appropriate.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in department and divisional planning sessions with a focus on Technology impacts.
• Assist in the preparation of new project requests. This includes assisting in development of business cases and RFx’s and requirements gathering. 
• Engage with fellow Technology Partners to learn about other divisional initiatives, seeking opportunity to leverage them within your area.
• Support existing technology solutions
• Articulate and support the direction of technology innovations.
• Facilitate the design, development, evaluation, and/or implementation of a technology or business solution by conducting needs assessments, develop requirements, analyze processes and data, contribute to creation of system designs, oversee development, coordinate implementation and required training.
• Develop effective communication strategies between Technology and the business.
• Educate and influence the organization; helping identify and address technology related solutions that will improve business effectiveness.
• Oversee software vendor relationships.
• Monitor and assess emerging technologies and how they could be used to improve business solutions and support existing ones.
• Be aware of existing solutions implemented throughout the organization, seeking opportunities to leverage or build off them.
• Leverage/build relationships with vendors and municipal networks to share City of Regina technology stories and learn about opportunities from industry.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of contemporary business technology solutions.
• Knowledge of current Technology Service Management processes.
• Knowledge of current Project Management Standards and Procedures.
• Knowledge of typical public organization purchasing policy, specifically related to requests for information and requests for proposals.
• Knowledge of vendor management practices.
• Ability to improve work processes and apply appropriate technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and prepare and conduct presentations.
• Ability to provide day to day guidance and workload management direction to team members.

Education & Experience

• Typically, the education and experience are obtained through completion of a university degree in Computer Science or other related discipline or completion of a two (2) year diploma/certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution in Computer Information Systems, combined with a minimum six (6) years of progressively responsible experience acquiring, implementing, and providing ongoing support for corporate business solutions with at least two (2) of those years in an analyst role.
• Process improvement and project management experience would be an asset.

The Good Stuff

• Flexible work schedule, including flexible remote work options.
• Designated Day Off every 3rd week.
• Robust Benefits package (no waiting period!) which includes, but is not limited to:
  • Health Coverage (employer paid)
  • Dental Coverage 
  • Health Care Spending Account ($375 per year) 
  • Basic Group Life & Options
  • Long Term Disability 
  • Civic Pension Plan with Employer Contributions 
• Supported educational programs to enhance employee knowledge and skills through our Educational Assistance Program. Options for Long-term learning programs to provide opportunities for employees to work towards a designation, degree, etc.,
• 50% off admission to City leisure facilities (Swimming, etc.),
• An inclusive and diverse work culture