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Talent Acquisition Specialist Full-time Job
Human Resources VictoriaJob Details
Application Deadline: October 6, 2024
Location(s): Victoria, BC
myWork Options: Hybrid
Starting Salary Range: $72,600-$90,700
Background Screening Requirement:
- Enhanced Criminal Record Check
- Credit Check
- Identity Verification
- Employment Verification
- References
What's the job?
Join our team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist on Vancouver Island where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our workforce by finding and engaging with exceptional candidates who bring a wealth of diverse experiences and perspectives. You'll act as a trusted ally to our hiring managers, guiding them with insight and dedication throughout the recruitment journey. This is your chance to contribute to a dynamic organization that not only values growth but also makes a meaningful impact on the community through our social purpose initiatives.
What you'll get to do.
- Identify and engage with potential candidates using diverse sourcing channels, including social media platforms where you'll employ a storytelling approach to advertise positions. Attend job fairs and networking events to source qualified talent and build a pipeline for future hiring needs by promoting the Coast Capital employment brand. Conduct initial resume screenings and collaborate with hiring managers to comprehend the specific requirements of each role.
- Schedule and confirm interview appointments, coordinating with hiring managers to establish interview formats and assessment criteria. Prepare and distribute interview materials, ensuring interviewers are well-informed about candidates' backgrounds. Facilitate seamless communication and manage all logistics for interviews, whether virtual or in-person. Provide closure to candidates at the end of the process.
- Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies to attract the best candidates. Work in partnership with department leaders to anticipate and plan for future hiring needs. Utilize data-driven insights to make informed recruitment decisions.
- Serve as the key intermediary between candidates and hiring managers, ensuring a smooth recruitment process. Collect and utilize feedback from interviewers to refine recruitment strategies. Provide stakeholders with insights on market trends and best practices in talent acquisition. Work in tandem with the HR team to ensure recruitment efforts are in sync with broader HR objectives. Keep senior management informed on the status of recruitment activities. Facilitate conversations with stakeholders to ensure a fair, consistent selection and decision process.
- Negotiate salary and benefits with candidates, ensuring terms align with budget constraints. Prepare and extend formal job offer letters and contracts. Handle counter-offers diplomatically and communicate with unsuccessful candidates about offer outcomes. Facilitate the completion of references and background checks.
- Keep recruitment records accurate and current, documenting candidate evaluations and interview notes meticulously. Ensure all documentation complies with legal and organizational standards, and archive resumes and application materials for future use.
Who are we looking for?
- Previous experience in full-cycle recruitment, and a variety of candidate sourcing techniques in a corporate or agency environment. Extensive experience with Boolean rules, Google X-ray and other search techniques.
- Proficiency and comfort in using social media platforms, such as LinkedIn and LinkedIn Recruitment to promote career opportunities and employer brand messages.
- Exceptional communication skills to deliver difficult messages in a positive and productive manner.
- Ability to develop and implement recruitment strategies specific to the skill-sets required by hiring managers.
- Knowledge of employment law and hiring practices, specifically in Alberta, BC, Ontario and the Canada Labour Code.
- Skill in creating skill-based, situation and behavioural interview and assessment guides for each step of the candidate evaluation process.
- Adept at data analysis for informed recruitment decisions.
- Experience in salary negotiation and job offer preparation.
- Track record of meeting or exceeding recruitment targets.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Coast Capital
VictoriaHuman Resources Full-time
72,600 - 90,700
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Driver 3 Full-time Job
Transportation & Logistics VictoriaJob Details
Classification: HEU 180
Salary/Rate of pay: $27.82
Application deadline: 2024-10-01
Application requirements:
- Your up-to-date resume.
- We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.
The Logistics team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by utilizingbest practices to ensure the safe transportation of personnel, donors, equipment, blood products and supplies. Our Drivers do more than drive.In this role, you will assist in setting up booths, tables, and other equipment to ensure mobile donor events are ready for use in addition to transporting people and products integral to Canada’s Lifeline.
Formula for success
- Utilizing your experience with driving and transportation you will ensure that blood and blood products are transported in accordance with safety measures and procedures and are kept at an appropriate temperature. You will also ensure the safety of employees, donors and/or volunteers travelling with you.
- Drawing on your knowledge of safe transportation procedures and your attention to detail, you will conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure equipment is in proper working order, and accurately complete all required documentation.
- Leveraging your customer service skills, you will assist the collections team by greeting and helping donors book or rebook appointments as required.
- You will assist with setting up systems and Wi-Fi connections for mobile events by utilizing your familiarity with technology and aptitude for learning new programs.
- Utilizing your superior interpersonal and communication skills you will work with staff to carry and set up/dismantle equipment and supplies. You will also load and unload equipment and supplies at donor centre sites and upon return to centre.
Desired education and skills
- Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid British Columbia, unrestricted class 4 drivers license and a clean commercial drivers abstract from within the last 30 days.
- Minimum 24 months verifiable professional driving experience as a commercial vehicle driver, within the last 3 years.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new systems and programs.
- A willingness to learn procedures in a regulatory environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English. A second language is considered an asset.
What we offer you
- Safe vehicles are provided with stringent maintenance schedules and inspections.
- Payment in lieu of vacation.
- Payment in lieu of holidays.
- Defined benefitpension plan.
- Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.
- Variety in your job, including ongoing training and development.
What you can expect
- Shifts/hours - must be flexible to accommodate assigned shifts which are based on operational needs; length of shifts varies according to the event which takes place at Canadian Blood Services fixed and mobile donor centers. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
- Current schedule, shifts range from 4-7.5 hours, overtime may be required. Monday to Sunday. Start times could be any time between: 07:30-1745hrs. End times could be any time between: 1530 - 2400hrs. Rest days: Sunday/Monday or Monday/Tuesday or Tuesday/Wednesday or Wednesday/Thursday or Thursday/Friday or Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday. Overnights may be required during shift coverage as elected by the employee.
- There will be no long haul or cross border driving required.
- Travel will be required to Victoria, Duncan, Port Alberni, Ladysmith, Qualicum Beach, Courtney, Comox, and Campbell River. Additional coverage may be required as elected by the employee to Vancouver/Lower Mainland and BC interior. Must be willing to attending training in Vancouver for 3 weeks.
- Travel will be required to attend mobile events, and transportation will be provided by Canadian Blood Services.
- Physical capability to load, unload, push and carry heavy clinic equipment and supplies. This will include stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting up to 23 kg (50 lbs.), pulling, and pushing up to 136 kg (300 lbs.) on a wheeled platform.
- Strong culture of mutual respect and integrity.
Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.
Driver 3
Canadian Blood Services
VictoriaTransportation & Logistics Full-time
27.82
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Software Development Engineering Full-time Job
IT & Telecoms VictoriaJob Details
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate & creative Software Engineer to join our team in Victoria, BC. We’re looking for someone with full stack development experience to help with the development of new applications in the Power and Energy Management space.
The ideal candidate will:
- 5+ years Experience in software development in one or more of these technologies: C#.NET, ASP.NET, HTML/CSS/Javascript, Angular, RESTful webservices, WCF, SQL Server
- Experience with test automation environment such as Selenium or Cypress
- Experience working in an agile environment
- Understand continuous delivery and associated automation systems
- Experience with Azure cloud environment
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or have equivalent experience in structured approaches to the design and development of large scale systems
As part of a self-organizing team, our engineers are expected to:
- think innovatively and bring their experience and insight to bear on design challenges
- help us continuously improve our tooling, process, and technology
- contribute to the construction of safe and secure software
- contribute in whatever way is necessary to deliver working software in each sprint, whether that’s helping with some automation code, troubleshooting build issues, or helping the Product Owner clarify customer need
The following gets our attention:
- Familiarity with power monitoring / energy management systems; real-time data processing; analytics;
- “Full Stack” experience
Creating a More Sustainable World, Together
Sustainability is at the core of our purpose, culture, and business as we accelerate our contributions to a sustainable and inclusive world. By keeping sustainability at the forefront of our business, we empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all.
Software Development Engineering
Schneider Electric
VictoriaIT & Telecoms Full-time
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Customer Services Representative Part-time Job
Customer Service VictoriaJob Details
Background Screening Requirement:
- Enhanced Criminal Record Check (every 5 years)
- Credit Check (every 5 years)
- Social Media Check (every 5 years)
- Identity Verification
- Education Verification
- Employment Verification
- References
What’s the job?
On any given shift you will be the face of Coast Capital in the branch and balance a friendly advice and service approach with demonstrated ability to proactively listen and identify opportunities to deepen member relationships. By providing our members with support and financial advice, we help them Build a Better Future, Together. While this job is posted as a Customer Service Representative, internally, we title it a Member Service Representative, always putting members at the centre of everything we do.
This is a part-time position with a minimum of 15 hours per week, up to 30 hours per week depending on branch staffing need. Our Broadmead branch is open Monday to Saturday and we are looking for candidates with open availability on Monday, Friday and Saturday at minimum.
What you’ll get to do:
- Be the first friendly face our members see at Coast Capital by exhibiting our Coast Capital values;
- We build connection.
- We act with courage.
- We re-imagine.
- Build relationships with member and deliver an outstanding member experience by meeting their initial needs and proactively identifying future opportunities through money chats and so much more!
- Educating members on our alternate channels (online banking and mobile platforms) to deliver a memorable member experience
- Contribute to team results through listening, spotting opportunities and partnering with other Coast Capital team members to best meet our members financial needs
- Build a strong understanding of how Coast Capital Savings assists in providing financial well-being to our members
- Create a positive member experience by proactively taking ownership of resolving and preventing member banking issues.
- Be the first line of defense by being on the lookout for any counterfeit money or illegal transactions that may occur.
Who are we looking for?
To be successful as a Member Service Representative in a Coast Capital branch, you must be positive, team-oriented individual with the following knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Communication – You have strong verbal English communication skills and are comfortable having sensitive conversations with members.
- Active Listening – You listen to your customer and ensure you identify the challenge they may have so you can work towards a positive outcome.
- Empathy – You understand a bank account is more than numbers on a screen and you can show understanding and respect for whatever situation a member might be in.
- Initiative – You don’t sit and wait for something to do. You see something that needs to be done, and do it.
- Problem Solving – You find job satisfaction by identifying a member problem and work towards solving it with them.
- Curiosity – You are a life-long learner who loves to grow their understanding of the financial world.
- Advisory – You are comfortable identifying opportunities and suggesting Coast Capital products to our members by referring them to other specialists within our organization.
- Adaptability – You happily handle whatever situation comes your way.
- Motivation – You are a self-motivated, positive and are looking to grow your career in customer service and/or banking.
- Integrity – You follow the documented process and do the right thing, every time. Even when no one is watching.
- Legal Eligibility – You are legally entitled to work for any employer. Please note for those candidates interested in applying for a Canadian Permanent residency, this position falls under a C National Occupation Code (NOC).
Customer Services Representative
Coast Capital
VictoriaCustomer Service Part-time
22.35 - 26.56
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Cook | LMIA Approved Full-time Job
Tourism & Restaurants VictoriaJob Details
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 need experience of 2 years to less than 3 years
Responsibilities:
- The candidate should be able to prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
- The candidate should be able to plan menus, determine size of food portions, estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies
- The candidate should be able to train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food
- The candidate should be able to order supplies and equipment
- The candidate should be able to supervise kitchen staff and helpers
- The candidate should be able to maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
- The candidate should be able to recruit and hire staff
- The candidate should be able to manage kitchen 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 by sending an email or mail (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.
By Email
[email protected]
Cook | LMIA Approved
Chubby Dumpling
VictoriaTourism & Restaurants Full-time
16.50 - 20
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Sales supervisor retail Full-time Job
Sales & Retail VictoriaJob Details
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 2 years’
Shifts: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
Transportation information: Public transportation is available
Work setting: On-site customer service
Supervision: Grocery clerks and shelf stockers, Cashiers, 5-10 people
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- The candidates should be able to work with attention to detail
- The candidates should be able to work in tight deadlines
- The candidates should be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
- The candidates should be able to handle heavy loads
Other Requirements:
- The candidate should be accurate, client focus, organized, flexible, and reliable
- The candidates should have excellent oral communication, efficient interpersonal skills, and be able to work as a team player
Candidate Status:
- Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
- Candidate must have legal authorized (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 order merchandise
- The candidates should be able to authorize return of merchandise
- The candidates should be able to establish work schedules
- The candidates should be able to sell merchandise, resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages
- The candidates should be able to prepare reports on sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters
- The candidates should be able to organize and maintain inventory
- The candidates should be able to supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
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 below mentioned details.
By email
[email protected]
By mail
2635 Quadra Street
Victoria, BC
V8T 4E3
In person
2635 Quadra Street
Victoria, BC
V8T 4E3
Between 09:00 AM and 03:00 PM
Sales supervisor retail
Quadra Village Foods
VictoriaSales & Retail Full-time
22
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Food Service Supervisor Full-time Job
Tourism & Restaurants VictoriaJob Details
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualification such as secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates need an experience of 1-2 years
Supervision: 5-10 people
Location: 776- Bay Street, Victoria, BC, V8T 1R1
Shifts: To be determined
Work Setting: Restaurant
Responsibilities:
- The candidate should be able to establish methods to meet work schedules also supervise and coordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food
- The candidate should be able to train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures also estimate and order ingredients and supplies
- The candidate should be able to ensure food service and quality control also maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage
- The candidate should be able to prepare and submit reports also establish work schedules
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.
By Email:
[email protected]
By mail:
776- Bay Street
Victoria, BC
V8T 1R1
Food Service Supervisor
WTC Burger Management Systems
VictoriaTourism & Restaurants Full-time
17.50
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Food counter attendant | LMIA Approved Full-time Job
Tourism & Restaurants VictoriaJob Details
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language.
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualifications such as a high school, bachelor’s degree, a certificate or a diploma
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience although having experience is an asset
Physical Requirements:
- The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced environment
- The candidate should be able to stand for extended periods
Other Requirements:
- The candidate should be someone who can be relied on
- The candidate should be a team player
Responsibilities:
- The candidate should be able to keep records of the quantities of food used
- The candidate should be able to package take-out food
- The candidate should be able to portion and wrap foods
- The candidate should be able to prepare, heat and finish simple food items
- The candidate should be able to serve customers at counters or buffet tables
- The candidate should be able to stock refrigerators and salad bars
- The candidate should be able to take customers’ orders
- The candidate should be able to use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs
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 by sending email (along with resume) through below mentioned details.
By Email
[email protected]
Food counter attendant | LMIA Approved
Burger KIng
VictoriaTourism & Restaurants Full-time
15.65
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Mechanical Technician Full-time Job
Maintenance & Repair VictoriaJob Details
Closing Date: September 5, 2024, 4:30 PM PST
Maintain, repair, inspect, diagnose and customize City vehicles and equipment.
KEY DUTIES
Repair vehicles and equipment and perform preventive maintenance; identify problems using various precision diagnostic instruments and specialty software programs; remove, clean, inspect, test, repair or replace defective components using tools of the trade; reinstall and perform necessary calibrations and adjustments; perform Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) inspections of vehicles and equipment and approve vehicles.
Operate and test repaired equipment and vehicles and make necessary adjustments; operate related equipment and machinery such as welding and cutting equipment, forklifts, cranes and hoists. Conduct manual testing, and determine service requirement for fire extinguishers.
Prepare new vehicles to user requirements; design, customize and install electrical, electronic and hydraulic systems and other equipment; make recommendations on mechanical suitability of new equipment. Repair and fabricate vehicle components for installation. Participate in annual testing of aerial device inspection by independent service provider.
Respond to on-site service and emergency repair calls; review mechanical problems with operators; contact commercial transport agency to review specifications and regulations; contact dealers to discuss problems with vehicles and exchange technical advice. Utilize various resources to research solutions and diagnose mechanical problems. Contact contractors to arrange for repairs to police vehicles.
Complete computerized and manual records of equipment inspection, repair and service; order parts from suppliers.
Perform related duties where qualified.
INDEPENDENCE
Work is generated by work order or assigned by supervisor.
Work is reviewed through reports to supervisor.
Issues involving deviations from trade procedures and major expenditures are referred to supervisor.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Effort:
Lift and move heavy material and equipment. (often)
Work in awkward positions on back, bent over, hands in the air. (frequent)
Mental Effort:
Short periods of intense concentration while diagnosing problems. (occasional)
Visual/Auditory Effort:
Focus on schematics and computer for short periods. (occasional)
Listen for and trace engine and mechanical noises for short periods. (occasional)
Work Environment:
Mechanical Repair Shop.
Work in an environment where protective measures must be taken to avoid exposure to asbestos. (rare)
Exposure to equipment noise. (frequent)
Exposure to engine oil, grease and fumes. (continuous)
Work outside in all weather conditions. (rare)
KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Organize and prioritize work.
Understand and apply the techniques related to the repair and design of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems.
Working level operation of current City word processing, spreadsheet and related specialty software.
Use hand, power, measuring tools and diagnostic instruments of the trade.
Read and interpret technical drawings, manuals and related codes.
Maintain accurate records.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.
Work and operate equipment safely.
QUALIFICATIONS
Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:
High school graduation.
Current and valid B.C. Certificate of Trades Qualification in either Automotive, Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport Mechanics. (4 years)
Motor Vehicle Branch Inspection Licence with air brake endorsement. (20 hours)
Aerial Device Training. (88 hours)
Current and valid Certification or Licence in Compressed Natural Gas Fuelled Vehicles and Compressed LPG Vehicles. (80 hours) (premium item)
Current and valid Class 3 B.C. Driver's Licence with air endorsement.
Experience:
3 years of related experience.
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
OTHER:
May be requested to obtain additional certifications.
May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.
Mechanical Technician
City Of Victoria
VictoriaMaintenance & Repair Full-time
43.57
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Customer Service Representative Full-time Job
Customer Service VictoriaJob Details
Application Deadline:
08/16/2024
Address:
735 Goldstream Ave, Unit 101
Job Family Group:
Retail Banking Sales & Service
Delivers exceptional service to BMO customers and prospects. Identifies customer needs and provides advice and guidance regarding financial solutions that are in the best interests of customers. Works collaboratively within the branch and with BMO partners to deliver the desired customer experience and achieve overall business objectives.
- Identifies customer needs and initiates referrals to BMO colleagues.
- Supports customer requests for banking services, including handling transactions and supporting customers who walk into the branch.
- Welcomes customers warmly and meets their banking service and transactional needs with seamless execution.
- Offers advice and guidance on available digital and self-serve options with the goal of making it easy, simple, and fast to bank with BMO.
- Reviews customer profiles and engages customers in a needs-based conversation to identify potential opportunities and address everyday banking plans and credit card needs.
- Contributes to meeting branch business results and the customer experience.
- Supports operational activities (e.g. inventory management, escalated service requests, following up on customer applications, filing, opening and closing activities).
- Manages, loads, and reconciles cash transactions between treasury and various branch units (e.g. CRU).
- Executes routine tasks (e.g. service requests, transactions, queries, etc.) within relevant service level agreements.
- Acts as a key member of a collaborative and versatile branch and market team.
- Probes to understand customer personal banking and credit card needs and integrates marketing promotions and programs into customer conversations to provide strategic advice.
- Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Takes the initiative to find creative approaches that make each customer’s experience feel personal.
- Looks for ways to contribute to the ongoing improvement of the overall branch customer experience.
- Contributes to business results and the overall experience delivered in the branch.
- May work at multiple branches based on market needs; work schedule may differ from week to week in terms of days worked, hours, and shifts.
- Follows through on risk and compliance processes and policies to ensure we safeguard our customers’ assets, maintain their privacy, and act in their best interest.
- Keeps current with the wider financial services marketplace, the legal and regulatory environment, and our commitment to uphold the highest ethical requirements of our industry.
- Maintains current knowledge of personal banking products, practices, and trends and integrates into customer conversations.
- Identifies and reports suspicious patterns of activity that are suspected to be related to money laundering.
- Complies with legal and regulatory requirements for the jurisdiction.
- Protects the Bank's assets in compliance with all regulatory, legal, and ethical requirements.
- Completes standardized tasks under supervision.
- Performs initial problem solving within given rules/limits & escalates when required.
- Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications:
- No prior experience necessary; post-secondary degree or certification in related field of study is desirable.
- High-level knowledge of personal, commercial and partner offers, and how each can best serve customers’ individual needs.
- Confident and experienced in the use of social media, tablets, smart phones, online tools, and applications.
- Highly skilled at helping people who don’t find digital applications intuitive to gain confidence in how to use them and to understand their benefits.
- Projects a professional presence.
- Basic knowledge of specialized sales and business banking solutions to refer to specialists.
- Passionate commitment to helping customers.
- A focus on delivering a personal experience to customers.
- Resourceful self-starter with courage and confidence to approach customers.
- Readiness to collaborate and work in different capacities as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and connections with customers.
- An aptitude for listening, solving problems, and responding flexibly and creatively to new challenges.
- Basic knowledge learned on the job.
- Verbal & written communication skills - Basic (in business environment).
- Organization skills - Basic (in business environment).
- Collaboration & team skills - Basic (in business environment).
Salary:
$33,850.00 - $44,000.00
Customer Service Representative
BMO CANADA
VictoriaCustomer Service Full-time
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Financial Analyst Full-time Job
Financial Services VictoriaJob Details
Work from Home
The successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City’s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction.
Flex
The successful candidate for this vacancy would participate in a modified work week, earning a flex day off each bi-weekly period by working additional time each day. Modified work weeks established in accordance with the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement and are subject to change.
Victoria is a leading-edge capital city that embraces the future and builds on the past, where human well-being and the environment are priorities and where the community feels valued, heard, and understood.
The City’s Finance department has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst – Budgets to join our team with the goal of providing exceptional service. At the City, we work collaboratively, continually look toward the future, and are committed to a culture that believes in continuous improvement.
This is a hands-on position that works closely with teams across the organization to support the planning, coordination and development of the operating and capital budgets and provide historical and strategic analysis that aids department decision making. This position plays an integral role in driving transformational change and continuous improvement. The position will be part of a talented and professional team of 4.
The successful candidate will be a critical thinker, innovator, and collaborator with a focus on providing accurate and timely information for effective decision making. We are looking for individuals with related work experience in budgeting, strong variance analysis and the ability to manage multiple fast paced competing demands at once.
The City is a fantastic employer offering a competitive benefits package, hybrid work from home, municipal pension plan and extended healthcare benefits. This role is also eligible for one day off each pay period (modified work weeks).
If you are passionate about what you do, strive to work in a progressive environment and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
POSITION FUNCTION
Coordinate and participate in the work of the budget section of the Financial Services Division.
KEY DUTIES
Coordinate the preparation and administration of the municipal operating and capital budgets; review budget submissions to ensure consistency and compliance with guidelines; maintain spreadsheets and monitor budget adjustments; prepare and review monthly budget variance analyses and financial reports and report on significant variances; assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and working papers. Perform analysis of various financial information to be provided to managers for decision-making.
Coordinate departmental submissions by compiling financial information for grant applications, claims, and year end reporting; ensure timely submission and submit extension requests when necessary. Coordinate grant audits by providing detailed information to auditors and responding to inquiries. Respond to inquiries relating to submitted claims.
Respond to enquiries from staff, department clients and outside agencies; provide related financial advice and guidance to departments in the preparation, monitoring and control of their operating and capital budgets; assist in the preparation of budget presentations for senior management and council; participate on corporate financial projects and committees as required. Review all purchasing and staffing requisitions to confirm budget.
Participate in the development and implementation of budget and accounting policies, procedures and standards for all financial functions; assist in the planning, implementation and improvement of financial systems. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to assess and troubleshoot City budget software; provide training to new users.
Perform related duties where qualified.
INDEPENDENCE
Work is performed according to annual budget program requirements and policy and annual financial statement requirements.
Work is reviewed through discussions with supervisor.
Issues such as policy development and major budget variances are discussed with supervisor with recommendations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Effort:
Touch keying on a calculator. (often)
Sit with arms unsupported while keyboarding. (often)
Mental Effort:
Meet accounting and project deadlines. (often)
Long periods of intense concentration while performing reconciliations and analyses. (often)
Visual/Auditory Effort:
Focus on a variety of source data and computer for long periods. (often)
Work Environment:
Office.
KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Application of accounting techniques related to municipal accounting and budget processes.
Coordination of corporate budget process.
Effective analytical skills.
High level of precision and attention to detail is required in reviewing and analysing financial information.
Interpret related legislation, policies and regulations.
Knowledge of Community Charter.
Familiarity with PSAB (Public Sector Accounting Board).
Advanced level operation of current City related specialty software.
Provide technical guidance and advice to user departments.
Maintain accurate records.
Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities under tight deadlines.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:
High school graduation.
Third level CGA/CMA program. (3 years)
Experience:
3 years of related experience in budgeting and computerized accounting
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
OTHER:
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Municipal accounting and budgeting techniques.
May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.
Financial Analyst
City Of Victoria
VictoriaFinancial Services Full-time
48.05
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Labourer - General Full-time Job
General Category VictoriaJob Details
POSITION FUNCTION
Perform labouring functions on a variety of Public Works projects and for maintenance of parks, grounds and boulevards and manual tasks in the collection of household and commercial refuse.
KEY DUTIES
Perform various manual tasks related to road and concrete construction, underground utilities, retaining wall construction and other public works projects; use various hand tools including shovels, rakes, brooms, wheel barrows and hammers in performance of assigned duties; tamp gravel and base materials; load and unload equipment and materials from trucks and vehicles; assist excavation equipment operator by hand digging to locate underground utilities.
Water grass areas by turning on irrigation systems and setting out and removing hoses and sprinklers; hand water grass and garden areas as required; mow, trim, weed and remove debris when maintaining boulevards and parks by using hand and light power equipment such as lawn mowers, line trimmers, power edgers, leaf blowers and rakes; dig, rake, weed, water and remove refuse to assist in the preparation and maintenance of flower and shrub beds; edge and trim grass along sidewalks and curbs; clean park areas such as ponds, streams and pathways by using wheelbarrows, shovels, brooms and water hoses.
Remove and dispose of refuse from households and businesses by lifting and emptying cans and bags of refuse into wheeled toter; check for "extra refuse" tickets and provide refuse collection information as required; clean up fallen refuse when loading using shovels and brooms; transfer refuse into truck hopper by operating toter lift; operate hopper blade mechanism; act as guide for truck driver during backing up procedure and control traffic when needed.
Perform related duties where qualified.
INDEPENDENCE
Work is assigned and is reviewed by supervisor.
Problems are referred to supervisor.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Effort:
Shovel, rake, load and dig heavy materials. (continuous)
Lift and move heavy equipment and materials. (continuous)
Walk on collection route approximately 14 km per day. (continuous)
Mental Effort:
Normal.
Visual/Auditory Effort:
Normal.
Work Environment:
Exposure to equipment noise. (often)
Possible contact with animal waste and raw sewage. (premium item)
Work outside in all weather conditions. (continuous)
Work in close proximity to moving traffic. (frequent)
Exposure to unpleasant odours, dust, ashes, waste products and potentially hazardous materials. (continuous)
KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Understand and discuss job related matters.
Use a variety of hand tools and light power equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:
Grade 10.
Experience:
6 months of related experience.
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
OTHER:
May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.
Closing Date: August 7, 2024, 4:30 PM PST
Labourer - General
City Of Victoria
VictoriaGeneral Category Full-time
30.85
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