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The Solution Architect helps support and lead the implementation of enterprise, business, information/data, application and technology architectures as defined by the Enterprise Architect.  Working with the Enterprise Architect, the Solution Architect will provide support to enterprise-level business functions.

The Solution Architect will champion this enterprise view with support from the Enterprise Architect, and in alignment with the Enterprise Architecture strategies.  They will apply these Enterprise Architecture strategies, blueprints, and standards into their solutions and designs as they support business and technology projects. 

The role provides leadership in planning and implementing enterprise information systems to support both distributed and centralized business operations.  

The position has access to confidential information and makes recommendations for changes in methods, processes and procedures that may impact on financial and operational areas as well as staffing work loads, working conditions, changes in positions or staffing levels.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Researches, evaluates and recommends new tools and methodologies for development of business applications
• Validate, Refine and Expand the Enterprise Architecture Model
  • Verify assumptions; utilize subject matter experts to improve and further define the model defined by the Enterprise Architect
  • Assess the value of solution-enhancing developments and incorporate as appropriate.
  • Use the requirements to develop well-formulated models of the components of the solution; augments models as necessary
  • Communicates ideas effectively through models
• Consults with customers to understand their requirements
  • Translates business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives
  • Identify use or purpose, constraints, risks, etc.
  • Participate in the discovery and documentation of the business scenarios driving the solution.
  • Understand the requirements and captures understanding in architecture and solution specification.
• Provide project management services for programs and projects and management of the resource/team assigned.
• Manage the Architecture:
  • Represent architecture and issues during development and decision points
  • Act as an "agent of change", communicating the need for the implementation of the architecture.
  • Continuously foster the sharing of business unit, architecture, and technical information across the organization.
• Create a Useful Model:
• • • Use requirements and develop well-formulated models of the components of the solution; augment the models as necessary; use models and multiple views to communicate ideas effectively.
    • Leads evaluation, design, and analyses of the solution architecture across a group of specific business applications or technologies, based on enterprise business strategies, business capabilities, value streams, business requirements and enterprise standards
• Provides technical assistance to business applications upgrades and implementation of other modules, including integration to other applications
• Develop technical implementation plan, including scope, budget, and schedule, for projects and initiatives
• Contribute to strategic planning of IT enterprise architecture, deployments and road map
• Participate in the development of IT specifications, budgeting estimates for capital and operating requests, procurement processes, and contract negotiation.
• Make recommendations for changes in methods, processes and procedures that may impact on financial and operational areas as well as staffing workloads, working conditions, changes in positions or staffing levels.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Position Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5 years of professional IT experience in at least two IT solution disciplines – eg technical or infrastructure architecture, application development, cloud, IoT, data, integration
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a role focused on delivering solution architecture as a strategic practice
• Minimum of 1 years of experience in project management  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of current IT trends and technologies.
• Proficient in the techniques required to produce designs of complex systems; including requirements discovery and analysis, formulation of solution content, identification of solution alternatives and their assessment, technology selection, and design configuration.
• Working knowledge of more than one design method, such as the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM)
• Experience using Enterprise Architecture tooling, Hopex preferred
• Ability to direct groups with diverse opinions together to reach a consensus and the ability to lead the effort of architecting a technical solution to address complex business problems.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work with both technical and non-technical staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and team members to provide advice, information and assistance
• Thorough working knowledge of office productivity tools (e.g. Windows, MS Office, MS Project, etc.).
• Capable of handling business critical and sensitive information in a position of trust.
• Experience with API Management and Integration Platforms (API design, gateways, analytics)

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Main Purpose & Function

The Planning Analyst provides a range of technical, research and graphic support to the City-wide and Regional Planning Division and primarily assists the Economic Development Planning team. The main responsibilities of the position include research, data collection and analysis, mapping, providing graphic support, drafting presentations and organizing public consultations.  The analyst will support policy research and engagement related to: homebased business regulation, intensification of industrial areas, hotel development policy and employment area planning.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

The Planning Analyst provides a wide range of technical, analytical and graphic support including data collection, analysis and monitoring, research, mapping, developing and maintaining spreadsheets/ databases, designing and administering surveys, assembling factsheets, drafting reports and preparing graphics. Technical planning work will include the collection, management, and interpretation of various sources of data, including the use of basic GIS applications and desktop publishing software such as InDesign.

The Analyst plays a key role in:

• Developing and conducting qualitative and quantitative research on a range of economic, employment and regulatory issues and trends, including the preservation and intensification of industrial lands, office and hotel development policy as well as supports for small business.
• Supporting qualitative and quantitative analysis of economic and demographic data for use in team projects and support for policy, zoning and current planning recommendations.
• Sourcing, developing and maintaining economic, property, permit, demographic and or other statistical information to support economic planning initiatives.
• Collecting, managing, and interpreting various sources of data, including the regular use of StatsCan, CoStar, GIS, MapInfo and ArcGIS software.
• Developing and conducting in-depth background research and analyses on topics related to land use and economic development.
• Supporting the preparation of reports and technical papers for senior staff in PDS and other departments.
• Organizing and facilitating public consultation processes.
• Developing informational and graphic materials for public open houses, workshops and for inclusion in Council reports.
• Summarizing public consultation processes and survey results for senior staff and the public. 
• Taking notes in meetings, both internal and public.
• Assisting in drafting and refining presentation materials for senior team members.
• Maintaining and updating economic development planning websites and other technical support for the Economic Development Planning team.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• University degree in Planning or a related field with some professional planning experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A related university degree with experience related closely to the duties involved.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is desirable.
• Familiarity with rezoning processes and a working knowledge of zoning and land-use regulations, land development economics and urban design principles is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently, as an effective member of a team.
• A proven ability to self-manage workload, respond to changing priorities and to meet tight timelines.
• Sound research and analytical abilities and demonstrated experience in planning related research, data, monitoring, policy analysis and communicating findings.
• Working knowledge of municipal tools and strategies for economic development and small business support is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of, and experience with GIS software (e.g., MapInfo, ArcGIS), proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Graphic skills and experience with the Adobe Creative Suite and other similar design related software.
• Experience working with external data sources e.g. Statistics Canada, BC Stats, and BC Assessment.
• General knowledge of City by-laws, processes and policies would be an asset.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

Requirements:

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 2 to less than 3 years

Candidate Status:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position.

• International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.

By email
[email protected]

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function

Reporting to the Managing Director of Social Policy & Projects, the Social Planner II is responsible for coordinating major social planning projects often involving complex and sensitive issues, and supervises a small team to help improve the social well-being of Vancouver residents, communities, and neighbourhoods to create a healthy city for all.The work requires considerable liaison with government representatives and officials and members of Boards, Commissions, private agencies and community organizations.

The initial of focus of this Social Planner II position is to provide collaborative leadership and strategic direction that contributes to the ongoing development and implementation of the Healthy City Strategy (HCS), the City’s long term sustainability strategy for health and wellbeing. The HCS encourages senior government partnerships and investments and align long term priorities for the City’s capital and operational investments, leverages additional resources and ensures that resources are targeted to Council approved priorities and community needs.

The Social Planner II applies socio–economic theories and practice, provides strategic leadership and project management skills and leads the development and implementation of multi-sectoral initiatives involving senior leaders, community partners, and civic agencies to achieve key goals and targets. The position also contributes to monitoring systems to track and report out on progress on targets, indicators, implementation, and alignment to Mayor and Council and other stakeholders; makes presentations and reports to senior management and Council and ensures that the strategy aligns with corporate objectives. In future, this position may be reassigned to focus on other Social Planner II related work within the division based on operational need.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitates collaborative multi-sectoral initiatives and actions with internal and external stakeholders, including senior representatives, to achieve healthy city goals and targets including but not limited to other levels of government, the non-profit sector, business, research, and residents.
• Advises senior leaders both internal and external to the City on international and local best practices and methodologies to address very complex social problems facing Vancouver and other urban centres through innovative approaches.
• Facilitates consultation and engagement initiatives with residents, Indigenous communities and organizations, community organizations and other government agencies, business and residents to identify and implement innovations promoting and achieving healthy city goals and targets.
• Contributes to monitoring and tracking systems that integrate related HCS city wide indicators, actions and metrics and prepares regular updates to Mayor and Council, and other publics and partners on progress.
• Prepares information, presentations and reports which align with corporate objectives for senior management and Council.
• Supervises and mentors staff to ensure effective team outcomes.
• Develops contracts and supervises consultant contracts, as required.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• University graduation in the Social Sciences, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Public Health, Indigenous Studies, or other related discipline, preferably at the Master’s level, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Experience working in a municipal planning setting, and an extensive understanding and experience with good results in multi-sectoral planning and implementation of strategic and complex social initiatives. Considerable experience working in this area preferably supplemented by supervisory experience.
• Experience with data management, governance, and tools; analytical approaches, methods, and tools; and production and delivery of presentations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge and experience in health and well-being, planning, research and analysis along with knowledge of social policy development, in particular health equity and the determinants of health. 
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of the research and evidence upon which the Healthy City Strategy is based, such as health equity, social determinants of health, Indigenous well-being concepts, proportionate universalism, and other related theories and practices.
• Considerable experience leading senior internal and external stakeholders, steering committees, senior personnel in civic departments and dedicated staff team and consultants in the development, implementation and monitoring of a strategic initiative.
• Working knowledge and application of social, economic, and ecological trends and statistics
• Ability to create, operationalize and measure effective social policy through community development and other innovative approaches.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to form strategic partnerships to address complex social issues from a wide range of civic and senior government officials, non-profit and private sector representatives and residents.
• A strong understanding of social sustainability and how it relates to economic, ecological, and cultural sustainability.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability lead strategic efforts, manage conflict, and to exercise a high degree of judgement and independence toward delivery of outcomes.
• Strong project management and organization skills, including the ability to set and adapt to changing priorities in a complex, fast paced work environment. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the preparation of reports and presentations;
• Ability to supervise staff and/or contractors and ability to manage budgets
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member
• Proficient technological skills.
• Ability to meet transportation needs.

Overview

What you'll do:

What it takes to succeed:

What you'll get:

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualifications
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience, training will be provided

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be able to handle weight Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Candidate Status:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position.
• International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to present bills to customers and accept payment in cash, credit or debit cards, traveler’s cheques, or room billings
• The candidates should be able to describe menu items including daily specials for customers
• The candidates should be able to advise on menu selections
• The candidates should be able to clear and clean tables, trays, and chairs
• The candidates should be able to greet patrons, present menus, make recommendations and answer questions regarding food and beverages
• The candidates should be able to serve food and beverages

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.

By email
[email protected]

By mail
88 Chesterfield Avenue
North Vancouver, BC
V7M 0B3

 Purpose

The Account Associate, Custody Services, provides and delivers proactive administrative and client service support to Account Managers and client portfolios of various size and complexity, servicing wealthy private clients, institutional investors and partners including investment counsellors and consultants, both internal and external to Scotiabank. The Account Associate may support specific Account Managers directly or be part of a Central Unit that supports various functions on behalf of Custody teams and other Scotiatrust branches nationally, performing in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Accountabilities

• Assist the Account Manager or Central Team in providing a best in class, proactive and personalized client experience to high net worth clients and partners, exemplified by timely and accurate account administration coupled with demonstrated technical expertise, personal integrity and an ability to respond to stated and unstated client needs and concerns.
• Provide effective back-up in the absence of the Account Manager or Account Associate peers by demonstrating a detailed knowledge of the accounts and/or administrative functions and by responding to the client and partner needs in a timely manner, referring matters to other resources where appropriate.
• Proactively liaise with internal support groups (ie. GWO, SWM-Operations), to investigate and resolve issues, while also collaborating and sharing knowledge with colleagues and partners on processes, policies, and procedures.
• Process new account openings, review and set-up client files in a timely and accurate manner. Assist with the collection and validation of client documentation and AML/KYC materials.
• Process deposits, contributions, withdrawals, trade & forex and other client entries with a high degree of accuracy in accordance with policies, procedures and best practices.
• Monitor account activity and cash positions ensuring adherence to policy and procedure and identify unusual account activity or operational issues to the Manager or Market Lead.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Ensuring thorough knowledge and strict adherence to the Bank’s Global Sales Practices.
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to, and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls in order to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.
• Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Dimensions

• Operates in one of 3 regional teams in Canada supporting Account Managers or the Custody Services Manager (central team Toronto) in the daily servicing of client custodial accounts.
• Daily interaction with mid-office support areas and with Scotia Wealth partners (i.e. 1832 AM LP, Jarislowsky Fraser, MD Mgmt, Private Banking)
• Independent administration of accounts with authorization to approve payments up to $10k
• Adopts and participates in various service improvement initiatives throughout the year
• Utilizes Scotiatrust’s book of record system, Broadridge/CanTrust, and associated work flow tools
• OSFI-regulated environment with developing knowledge of CRA-regulated registered plans

Education / Experience / Other Information

• Post-secondary degree or diploma
• Developing experience in financial services industry and focus on securities administration
• Strong end-user computer skills

Working Conditions

• Work in a standard office-based environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence.

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 2 years to less than 3 years

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to establish or implement policies and procedures for staff, plan and control budget and inventory, and manage contracts for advertising or marketing strategies
• The candidates should be able to hire, train, and supervise staff, as well as address customers’ complaints or concerns
• The candidates should be able to plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate daily operations

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]