Number of Positions Open: 1

Posting Period: 26-Jun-2024 to 11-Jul-2024

Job Description:

As a member of a cross functional team within Toronto Water, the Engineer will provide engineering support to the facility management team and Wastewater Treatment section in the following functional areas: Capital Works Coordination, Plant Operations & Maintenance, Operational Coordination and Business Support. In order to deliver reliable, economical and effective services to the residents of the City of Toronto, major responsibilities will include:

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans, investigates and completes varied engineering assignments to address problems of moderate complexity and/or assists a Senior Engineer or Manager in addressing more complex problems related to wastewater treatment.

• Develops, reviews and implements detailed plans and recommends policies regarding program-specific requirements.

• Manages assigned projects, ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and maintenance of all related data.

• Conducts research into assigned area ensuring that such research/analysis takes into account developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government.

• Ensures that the project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.

• Assists in preparation of capital and operating budget; defines scope and financial impact of projects/proposals.

• Provides technical advice, review and expertise, and utilizes standard engineering principles and practices to assist in the operation, development and maintenance of the division’s programs, facilities and equipment.

• Prepares engineering analysis and evaluates and recommends new systems, work procedures and technologies with the potential to improve performance of the division.

• Assists in the preparation of Terms of Reference documents, RFIs, REOIs, RFPs, RFQs, etc. for project scoping and procurement of technical services and equipment; evaluates bids, arranges for purchases and monitors outcome regarding same.

• Plans, investigates and prepares reports and recommendations concerning engineering problems of moderate complexity and/or assists senior engineers to resolve more complex problems.

• Ensures problem solving by use of a combination of standard procedures, modification of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.

• Formulates design concepts for engineering problems and sets scope and parameters of design projects.

• Undertakes the testing and implementation of design concepts to meet functional requirements.

• Prepares and inspects drawings, engineering studies, specifications, plans and cost estimates as they pertain to construction or modification of the division’s facilities and operations.

• Conducts studies, surveys, research and development for the effective solution of engineering issues. Initiates and leads technical studies and projects.

• Directs project team staff to ensure timelines are met.

• Secures all engineering permits and approvals as may be required from external agencies.

• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of technological developments in the field of engineering.

• Represents the City on committees, attends meetings and provides input. Liaises with the media, public, developers, consultants, stakeholders, councillors, other divisions and government agencies about projects, programs and developments.

Key Qualifications:

1. Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer by Professional Engineers Ontario with experience in the principles and practices of one or more branches of chemical, civil, mechanical, environmental or electrical engineering.

2. Experience in the field of wastewater treatment or comparable water industry experience as it pertains to the application of Engineering principles and practices related to the design, construction, operation and maintenance of treatment facilities.

3. Experience recognizing, diagnosing, and investigating process problems and taking corrective measures to ensure effective and efficient operations and compliance with the applicable regulations.

4. Possession of a valid Ontario "G" Class Driver's License and the use of a personal vehicle for site visits.

5. Demonstrated ability to participate in and operate as a fully accountable member of a multidisciplinary work team.

6. Strong analytical, communication and report-writing skills including ability to obtain information and prepare reports targeted at different audiences.

7. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective working relationships with all stakeholders, employees, client departments, outside agencies, and/or politicians and other levels of government.

8. Proficiency in the use of computer software including Microsoft Office as well as engineering and project management applications.

9. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and conflicting priorities.

10. Working knowledge of the Ontario Water Resources Act, Sate Drinking Water Act and the related regulations.

11. Possession of a Class 4 Wastewater Treatment Operator's Licence, issued under the Ontario Regulation 129/04 established under the Ontario Water Resources Act would be considered an asset.

Reporting to the Director of Mechanical Prototype Engineering, based out of LA, the candidate will be highly hands on and be a go-to Engineer for Mechanical solutions and development. The candidate will work closely with Industrial Designers, Product Development Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers and Model Makers and Model Shops to help transform exciting conceptual ideation and requirements of play pattern into functional, manufacturable assemblies and components, adhering to DFMA principles when needed or quick proof of concept/magic when needed.

How will you create impact?
 

• Provide hands-on technical innovation and leadership in mechanical and material engineering expertise throughout new product development stages for mid-level complexity and high-impact projects.
• Work effectively within a small team of Mechanical, Electrical, and prototype Engineers and a larger global team of manufacturing engineers and industrial designers, and subject matter experts.
• Work closely with both in-house and external model shops for proof-of-concept and mechanism development and build.
• Develop fascinating consumer products in collaboration with a larger global team of highly creative designers, producers, and Engineers as well as other cross-functional teams.
• Participate in product brainstorming and help verify, confirm, and/or correct desired concepts, directions of projects in an impactful way.
• Drive productivity and schedule gains by implementing early design successes and decisions for reduced revisions and debug time.

What are your skills and experience?
 

• Mechanical Engineering experience
• Solid understanding of manufacturing methods and techniques, including injection molding, CNC machining, fastening methods, bonding, assembly, foam, deco operations…etc.
• Ability to design functional small Plastic Injection molding parts and assemblies.  Understanding of Tool Die methods.
• Highly skilled in SOLIDWORKS and/or CREO/Pro-Engineer.   Freeform experience and Rhino3D experience is an asset.
• Solid understanding of rapid prototyping methods and 3D printing.
• Ability to start from design illustrations/specifications/briefs along with 2D isometric views to create 3D proof-of-concept CAD assembly drawings.
• Experience working with creative professionals (industrial designers and artist) both within and outside the company.
• Ability to travel internationally and within North America if necessary

#LI-Hybrid #LI-HM1

Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and entertainment. At Rogers, we value diversity and inclusivity and believe that every voice matters. Join us today and be a part of a team that is redefining the future of media.

Rogers Media central campus is located at 1 Mount Pleasant in Toronto. This main campus contains both the Sportsnet master controls as well as the master control facilities for the; Citytv Network, OMNI TV Network and our other Rogers Specialty channels. The Broadcast Technician position we are hiring for is in the National Media Operations Centre, (NMOC), Distribution Engineering Department.

The central focus of the NMOC is to get all media content out to viewers by streaming it over the internet, publishing it to Social Media, through Video on Demand services, (VOD), and through traditional over the air transmitters. Broadcast Technicians in Distribution Engineering make sure that all technical systems are configured properly, performing at optimum levels and they trouble shoot to resolve any problems that may occur.

Rogers is continually expanding our ability to reach more viewers through non-linear platforms and give them more content that they can consume in a variety of different ways. The NMOC is our vehicle for doing that and the Broadcast Technicians are the ones constantly improving and maintaining that vehicle.

What you will do…

• The Distribution Engineering technicians work on; morning, evening and weekend shifts to make sure they can cover the needs of On-Air Operations. When they are not working on new technical changes and additions to the NMOC systems they are answering inquiries from NMOC operators and trouble shooting problems to keep things running smoothly.
• As a Broadcast Technician at Rogers you will have a chance to use your Engineering talents and knowledge to further expand our ability to get content out to our customers in new and evolving ways. 
• Maintaining and trouble shooting the NMOC systems you will allow the operators to better perform their functions to provide the best viewer experience possible.

What you will bring…

• A real passion for working with Video/Audio files and streaming
• Deep knowledge of Video and Audio Transcoding and File Movement Work Flows
• Experience with TCP-IP Network Infrastructure
• Knowledge of Tape Libraries and File Storage systems
• Knowledge of Asset Management Technology
• In depth knowledge of Windows OS
• Experience with Network Test Equipment
• Knowledge of set up and maintenance of VMs and VM Hosts.
• Work with broadcast playout automation systems
• Knowledge of technical requirements for Social Media Publishing
• Knowledge of SMPTE 2110 IP Video systems and SDNO and/or SDVN networks an asset.
• Ability to create system functional diagrams
• An excellent aptitude for trouble shooting

Here’s what you can expect in return:

• A competitive salary and benefits that include access to our Employee Share Accumulation Program, Retirement Benefits and a variety of other perks including 50% off Rogers services and Blue Jays tickets
• A manager who deeply cares about your development and long-term career at Rogers
• A team that trusts and wants to win together
• Smart and accomplished colleagues who are focused on both the “what” and the “how”
• Your choice of hardware and software (iPhone or Android plus a laptop PC etc.)

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Rotating
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 1 Mount Pleasant (083), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: None
Posting Category/Function: Broadcasting & Broadcast Technicians

Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager, Operations Coordination, Transfer Stations & Landfill Operations , the incumbent:

• Liaises with Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) for all Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA) applications, amendments, and other relevant regulatory requirements. Also, liaise with Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development of Ontario (MLITSD) if required.
• Ensures that appropriate approvals for the division are in place in accordance with provincial legislation and regulations.
• Provides technical support to the Operational units of the Solid Waste Management Services Division (SWMS).
• Liaises with municipal and provincial officials and with industry on matters related to operational planning and facility approvals.
• Assist, review and submit the Annual ECA compliance reports, other relevant reports including but not limited to Methane reporting, Stormwater reporting, National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI), ChemTRAC, Greenhouse reporting as required by Provincial and Federal regulations.
• Assists in preparing engineering analyses, and evaluates and recommends new systems, work procedures and technologies with the potential to improve performance.
• Prepares technical and other reports, including staff reports for Committee and Council on matters related to the operations.
• Compiles and analyzes data from Solid Waste Management programs.
• Consults with appropriate management staff of various City divisions and with other levels of government, both regional and provincial, and representatives of industry, in conjunction with the ongoing operation of Solid Waste Management Services Operations
• Assists in the development of appropriate health & safety policies and safe operating procedures
• Represents the City of Toronto in Solid Waste Management discussions with industry, government, and environmental stakeholders.
• Participates in the review and formulation of policies, performance standards and procedures in accordance with the Environment Management System and Occupational Health & Safety Management System.
• Liaises with Infrastructure Development and Asset Management staff in the preparation of Requests for Proposals, and assists in valuating responses
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of technological developments in the field of solid waste management.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Qualification as an Engineer, as defined by Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
2. Experience with Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA) applications  and working Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
3. Knowledge of civil, mechanical, biological, or chemical engineering principles and practices as they relate to solid waste management.
4. Knowledge of municipal, provincial, and federal legislation and regulations governing solid waste management, including knowledge of the Environmental Assessment Act, the Environmental Protection Act, the Ministry of Environment Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act and regulations made thereunder.
5. Proficiency in the use of computerized systems, such as Microsoft Office
6. Ability to read, interpret, and report on design drawings, specifications, technical reports and correspondence is necessary. Well-developed technical skills, including problem-solving and analytical skills, are expected.
7. Well developed verbal and written communication and human relations skills, including the ability to prepare concise, accurate technical reports and correspondence, and develop solid internal and external relationships with an ability to work well in a team environment
8. Sound judgement in personnel and public relations, with the ability to represent the Division in a variety of situations
9. Knowledge of the City of Toronto government structure and procedures.
10. A valid Ontario Class G driver's licence and the ability to pass a test to be qualified to receive a City operator's licence is required.
11. Possession of a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) certification.

Note To Current City of Toronto Employees 

City of Toronto employees are eligible to apply for the posted job opportunity, but cannot hold two different jobs. To be considered for this job posting, you must indicate that you are a "Current City of Toronto employee" on the on-line application form, and provide your "Employee Number".

Solid Waste Management Services Division is responsible for collecting, transporting, processing, composting and disposing of municipal and some private sector solid waste, including garbage, recyclables, organics, yard waste, electronics and household hazardous waste.

The Asset Management Unit (AMU) under the Infrastructure & Resource Management (I&RM) Section is responsible for the Division's physical assets throughout their complete life cycle, from initial design and construction; to commissioning and start-up; to meeting major maintenance and rehabilitation requirements during the life of the asset.

The Transfer Stations & Landfill Operations Section is responsible for managing the performance and maintenance of the City's network of seven transfer stations, six household hazardous waste depots, haulage logistics and roll-off services, the Green Lane Landfill, and approximately 160 closed landfill sites. The section is also responsible for the upkeep and repairs of three Collections and Litter Operations yards and a maintenance yard. Reporting to the Manager of Operations Coordination, the technical trainee will support ensuring that sites are compliance with Ministry of Environment, Conservation & Parks and Ministry of Labour requirements. The role will require travel to various solid waste sites.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists with work associated with site environmental compliance approvals.
• Travels to various site locations as required to assist in site inspection reviews, takes photos, reports on conditions and records data.
• Assists in developing annual compliance reports.
• Assists with collecting, organizing and presenting information. (notes/sketches/reports from field investigations and site visits).
• Researches on engineering and project management topic and collects and presents information.
• Enters data on various systems.
• Assists with indexing, searching, retrieving and filing of records.
• Prepares presentations, reports, briefing notes on assigned topics.
• Attends meetings and take notes.
• Answers inquiries, provides general information, takes messages and directs inquiries to appropriate staff to answer questions/handle requests.
• Assists in developing, updating, and maintaining SWMS Assets databases related to the City's SWMS Program.
• Assists in technical investigations and studies regarding asset inventory, valuation, and strategic infrastructure issues.
• Supports in compiling and analyzing financial information required for the preparation and monitoring of capital plan and capital budget.
• Assists in performing technical tests.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job function (i.e. Environmental, Mechanical, Civil or related Engineering program as recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities), or an approved combination of education and experience.
2. Experience in providing customer service to a broad range of stakeholders by responding to stakeholders' enquiries and dealing directly with staff.

You must also have:

• General Knowledge of municipal engineering. .
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use various software tools and applications for developing and maintaining databases and spreadsheets.
• Ability to research, analyze, interpret and present information.
• Ability to conduct statistical analysis and manipulation of data.
• Ability to draft and create presentations.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite would be an asset.
• Flexibility to travel to other City work locations when required.
• A valid Ontario "G" Driver's License would be an asset.

Note: The applicant pool from this job posting may be used for similar summer job opportunities in various divisions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you an experienced engineer, able to bring confidence and your expertise of transportation in a project management capacity? Do you have the ability to work with others in implementing your strategies and design abilities? If so, you will enjoy this opportunity to join the Transportation Services Division of the City of Toronto.

The Transportation Services' Traffic Management Section is seeking Transportation Engineers for the following units:

Active Traffic Management (One Temporary and One Permanent Position)

This unit is responsible for the Transportation Operations Centre (TOC - a.k.a RESCU), which manages both highway and arterial roadways to minimize the impacts of road incidents and unexpected congestion. The TOC implements traffic management and traffic control strategies that improve operational efficiency and manage traffic flow to enhance safety and capacity in real time. The TOC utilises and manages intelligent transportation systems and other sources to detect traffic incidents, notify emergency responders, and provide up-to-date traveller information to the public.

Traffic Systems Planning, Design and Capital Coordination (One Temporary Position)

This unit is responsible for all design related activities for traffic signals and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). This unit also provides project management, technical expertise and engineering input while overseeing traffic signal and systems design and construction activities undertaken by third parties such as Metrolinx, MTO, developers and TTC.

Traffic Operations (One Permanent Position)

This unit is responsible for providing project management, technical expertise and engineering input into addressing complex traffic operations issues. These issues include congestion management, neighbourhood infiltration, Complete Streets implementation strategies, transit network, operational studies and Vision Zero initiatives for all road users.
 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
 

Your primary responsibilities as a Transportation Engineer, reporting to the Manager of the applicable above-noted unit, will be varied, but you’ll be expected to:

• Develop leading-edge Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) initiatives and find pragmatic solutions to transportation problems which satisfy the City's economic, environmental, and social responsibilities.
• Carry out and/or direct design and construction projects related to the modification, expansion or upgrading of traffic signal infrastructure (including bike signals, pedestrian crossovers, electronic controller equipment, detection, etc.), and the demonstration, expansion or upgrading of projects such as transit signal priority and emergency vehicle pre-emption, adaptive signalling, communications, variable message signs (VMS), CCTV cameras, traveller information systems, vehicle detection, etc.
• Review technical reports to provide input, comments and guidance.
• Prepare and review a variety of documents, such as contracts, policies, procedures, procurements, specifications and agreements.
• Prepare terms of reference for consultant/contractor assignments.
• Direct the work performance of external service providers with respect to quality, timeliness, cost, and completion of required tasks.
• Prepare technical and other necessary reports and submissions for the information of, and as required by, the Division and City of Toronto Council.
• Supervise project team members and support staff, including work term students.
• Develop standard operational procedures for traffic management, traffic operations and ITS functions.
• Develop standards and specifications related to traffic signal and ITS infrastructure and equipment, and update operation manuals to reflect operational practices due to technological changes.
• Monitor system networks, ITS equipment and network usage and performance.
• Liaise with the public, Councillors, the media, consultants, contractors and other transportation agencies on matters relating to the delivery of assigned capital projects.
• Work with various internal stakeholders including Technology Services and the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer, among others.
• Prepare and make presentations to senior divisional managers and other internal stakeholders.
• Establish, maintain and foster linkages to other units throughout the City and colleagues in other municipal, provincial, and federal governments to ensure effective partnerships.
• Maintain an awareness of developments and advancements in relevant fields to retain technical competency and provide state-of-the-art advice.
• Review drawings, engineering studies, specifications, plans and cost estimates prepared by consultants as they pertain to construction or modification of ITS and traffic signal facilities.
• Respond to enquiries from the public, City staff, members of Council, interest groups, and government agencies regarding traffic management issues.
• Provide work direction and training to unionized and non-unionized staff.
• Undertake random checks and monitor work performance by contracted staff.
• Prepare training course materials and conduct training and demonstrations for users of the traffic management systems.
• Assist the Manager and Senior Engineer in developing budgets and estimates, including the Unit’s annual operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor expenditures for assigned projects and activities, and provide regular reports to the Senior Engineer and Manager.
• Secure all engineering permits and approvals as may be required from external agencies.
• Perform and/or review research on new technical developments and practices related to traffic management systems and operations.
• Program, operate and maintain a variety of electronic, mechanical, digital, analog, wireless, and computerized equipment that is part of the existing Traffic Management infrastructure.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to support the needs of the Traffic Management Section.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
 

1. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), and membership in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario.
2. A university degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on transportation systems, Electrical Engineering or a discipline pertinent to the job function, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Education in multiple disciplines would be an asset.
3. Extensive experience in the planning, design, and construction of projects related to Street Lighting, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic signal operations, traffic signals and systems, advanced traveller information systems (ATIS), advanced traffic management systems (ATMS), and communication systems.
4. Considerable experience in project management, leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for medium-large ITS and traffic signal deployment.  
5. A valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence and access to a reliable personal vehicle for use on City business.
6. Experience on Communication Network Architecture and related hardware will be considered an asset.
7. Advanced knowledge of the operation and maintenance of electrical, electronics and communications equipment for traffic control systems.
8. Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills to communicate with stakeholders, project participants and partners, special interest groups, the media, the general public, elected officials, internal and external clients and consultants.
9. The ability to work in a team, take initiative, self-manage, and be accountable, flexible, and adaptable.
10. Prioritization, organization and leadership skills to multi-task, track and manage budgets, and schedule and manage the work of consultants, vendors, contractors and multi-disciplinary teams.
11. The ability to work outside of regular business hours, when required.
12. Highly developed analytical and diagnostic skills to organize records and data, and prepare specialized technical reports, with the ability to perform effectively in a system operations environment.
13. Knowledge of relevant standards, Acts, By-laws, and Regulations, including Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Highway Traffic Act, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Device, National Transportation Communications for Intelligent Transportation System Protocol (NTCIP), International Municipal Signal Association standards, National Electrical Manufacturers Association standards, Ontario Traffic Manual, Ontario Provincial Standards, City of Toronto road system, and City of Toronto Uniform Traffic By-laws.
14. Knowledge in the principles of traffic engineering technologies, theories and practices, and safe work practices as they relate to working with high-speed and heavy-traffic roadways.

Work Location: 703 Don Mills Road and Metro Hall, 55 John St.

Our Technology team wakes up every day with one goal in mind - connecting Canadians to the people and things that matter most. Together, we are proud to support 30 million Canadians each month through managing a robust portfolio that champions leading-edge technology. We drive large-scale, complex, and high-visibility technology projects and programs that shape the future of technology in Canada and expand connectivity from coast to coast. If you are interested in being a part of this, consider applying for the following opportunity:

We are currently seeking a “Voice Systems Engineer” to join our team at the North York head office.
 

What you 'll do:

• Provide technical solutions to Comwave business requirements, working with executives, vendors, and internal development teams. Provide technical assistance for server administration, upgrades, maintenance, facilitate backups and support.

• Interface with Product and Project Management teams to break down product requirements into technical tasks and set corresponding project/task deadlines.

• Interface with Development teams towards automation of service delivery to customers for technical projects.

• Provide Tier III Technical Support for Technical Services and Network & Service Operations teams in diagnosing complex issues ranging from individual clients to network-wide contexts.

• Ensure the 24/7 system/network uptime as part of being accessible to on-call staff/management in cases of emergency/disaster response as a subject matter expert.

• Work closely with the systems and network administrations teams on hand-off for service delivery projects in functions including (but not limited to) system deployment, configuration, monitoring, and operational documentation.

• Work closely with commercial vendors escalating service-related issues/questions.

• Provide ongoing training/hand-off for alert handling procedures to Network and System Operations teams.

• Responsible for providing root cause analysis for all system/network-wide events that affect service/server uptime.

What you bring:

• Experience working with large enterprise or service provider in a multi-site environment leveraging equipment including Metaswitch & AudioCodes media gateways, Genband/Ribbon S3 SBCs, and SS7 STP’s.

• Experience in diagnosing network performance issues and working with Network Monitoring systems, Wireshark, and other voice troubleshooting/performance benchmarking techniques.

• Knowledge in the design, operation, and optimization of SBC's and SoftSwitch equipment.

• Expert knowledge of SIP, MEGACO, etc.

• Knowledge of SS7, ISDN, T.38, SIGTRAN, MGCP, MEGACO, etc.

• Documenting and voice topology visualization at all levels.

• Able to work in a very fast-paced environment and provide significant contributions both individually and as part of a greater team.

• Able to quickly learn and implement new technologies and network practices in a constantly evolving service provider infrastructure.

• Experience with Broadworks and MetaSwitch is an asset but not a requirement.

What’s in it for you?   

We believe in investing in our people and helping them reach their potential as valuable members of our team. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a wide range of incredible resources, growth opportunities, discounts, and perks, including:   

• Competitive salary & annual bonus   

• Competitive & flexible health and dental benefits, pension plan, RRSP, TFSA, and Stock matching programs.  

• Discounts: Enjoy up to 50% off Rogers Services and Blue Jays Tickets, 25% off TSC items, and a 20% discount on all wireless accessories sold in Rogers stores.  

• Paid time off for volunteering   

• Company matching contributions to charities you support   

• Growth & Development Opportunities:  

• Self-driven career development programs (E.g. MyPath program) o Rogers First: priority in applying to internal roles of interest  

• Wellness Programs:  

• Homewood employee & family assistance program including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Virtual therapy sessions.

• Our commitment to the environment and diversity:  

• Work for an organization committed to environmental protection

• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups including groups representing People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Women. We all bring something different, and we know what makes us different makes us great.  

Being a Rogers team member comes with some great perks & benefits including:

· Health & well-being benefits
· Donation matching
· Paid time off for volunteering
· Wealth Accumulation including: Pension plan & Employee stock options
· Generous employee discounts
· Leadership development, Mentorship, and Coaching programs

 
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 61 Wildcat Road (7883), Toronto, ON 
Travel Requirements: None
Posting Category/Function: Technology & Engineering
Requisition ID: 302944

The Role:  

Senior Manager, Engineering 

What will you do? 

• You will play a critical role in fostering an Agile mindset within our organization. 

• You will lead and mentor teams, in following an experimental mindset, and drive the successful delivery of outcomes.  

• You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, product owners, product managers, business stakeholders and technology stakeholders removing or help remove impediments that affect team abilities to deliver on outcomes. 

• Lead and facilitate workshops for team members to foster continuous improvement, build agreements, and promote a shared understanding in alignment with business vision, roadmap, and dependencies with other value streams. 

• Use metrics to understand where teams have bottleneck and propose new patterns to improve. 

What do you need to succeed? 

• You are hungry forgrowth and learning. You aren't happy with the status quo. You chafe in the face of dysfunction. You want to be better, you want to grow, and you want people around you to grow. You are constantly soaking up new ideas, new principles, new methods, new tech, and your client’s business model. You bring this knowledge to bear in your everyday work. You actively seek out feedback and you internalize it regardless of whether good, bad or anywhere in-between. 

• You are aprofessional. You show up in a way that demonstrates this intellectually, emotionally, and physically. You are organized. Your communication is top notch. You can manage a room. You can think fast, you can solve the tactical need and move the strategy forward. Wherever you are placed, you make a difference. 

• Youthrive in ambiguity. You have the thinking tools required, and the interpersonal skills needed to put just enough structure in place to move things forward, to achieve the outcomes. 

• Youcombine passion with pragmatism. You have emotional intelligence; you can read a room. You balance when to push and when to back off. You are intentional in all your actions. 

• You havecommand presence. You have charisma. You are innately able to influence others for the good of the individual, their team, and the organization. 

• You accept that learning and development happens at a different pace for everyone. You accept that “time-in” is a meaningless measure of progress. You’re comfortable learning from anyone who can teach you, regardless of age or experience level. 

• Beingpart of a teamis core to your DNA, your success is irrelevant if your team isn't successful. Their success must be your prime motivator. 

• Extensive experience as a software developer, and/or technical lead is very desirable. 

What's in it for you? 

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity and curiosity and celebrates success 

• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to create meaningful customer experiences 

• You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top technology companies around the world 

• We hire you for your talent — not just a job — so you can grow with us. We’ll equip you for success not only in your role, but also in your career as a whole 

• Dress codes don't apply here: being comfortable does 

• Access to thousands of online and in-person courses so you can hone your current skills, or learn new ones 

• A competitive rewards package that includes a base salary, a performance bonus, company matching programs on pension and profit sharing, paid vacation, personal & sick days, medical, vision, and dental and much more

Purpose

The Principal Platform Engineer within GBME(Global Banking Markets & Engineering) Platform Engineering oversees the successful delivery of business strategies, plans and initiatives that are executed / delivered in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for driving the direction GBME Platform Engineering, assisting management and other senior technical leaders create strategic roadmaps, and driving priorities to meet various objectives
• Manages GBME Platform Engineering, DevOps Team, overseeing workload distribution, strategy and overall delivery.
• Collaborates and makes proposals across several teams on their engineering work, and helps their team members make informed decisions in alignment with the sub-department strategic plans.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to reuse or generalize existing services and product features. Avoids duplication of effort by encouraging collaboration.
• Implement and deliver ongoing strategy to allow successful adoption of DevOps within GBME.
• Design and implement the core infrastructure components of platform that application runs on considering factors such as scalability, fault to tolerance, and security.
• Collaborate with business / application development teams to ensure the platform can support the business logic and support application workloads effectively.
• Automate product development life cycle.
• Monitor and troubleshoot platform builds to ensure optimal performance and availability. Ensure upgrades are handled in a timely manner which helps in reducing EOL currency issues.
• Accountable for and critical to building a high-trust culture environment to support psychological safety, defining structure and clarity within teams.
• Communicating the meaning and impact of work, promoting cross-pollination of knowledge within the organization, and monitoring progress and adaption to necessary changes to achieve the goals. 
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Creates an environment in which his/her team pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct, and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk. 
• Builds a high-performance environment and implements a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment and using a coaching mindset and behaviors; communicating vison/values/business strategy; and, managing succession and development planning for the team.

Education and Experience

• GBME platform engineering (Multiple business lines) – platform build, enhancement and support.
• Key Technologies - private/public cloud, Kubernetes, Rancher, Elasticsearch, Airflow etc.
• Operating costs – Reduce operation cost while maintain quality delivery. 
• Computer Science Diploma or Degree; or related work experience
• Must possess technical proficiency sufficient to effectively perform these activities.
• Requires extensive understanding of project management principles and methodology as well as Scotiabank’s IT Roadmap.

• Understanding of continuous improvement processes and practices (e.g. Lean-Six Sigma and/or project management certification would be an asset).
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Ontario Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists would be an asset.

Posting Period: 09-Feb-2024 to 23-Feb-2024

The Team

We are the CRM, Sales & Branch Performance Engineering Team, part of Customer Servicing Engineering in Scotia Digital, focused on providing solutions that assist front line staff across channels in deepening relationship with our customers, providing better service and offering better products to them, and help improve sales & productivity along the way.

The group is a mix of architects, technology leads, business systems analysts, designers, SMEs, developers and testers who innovate and transform, develop customer servicing technology roadmaps, ensure end-to-end project delivery, support day to day operations, write technical stories, develop and test code, manage stakeholders and related teams.

The Sr. Power Apps Engineer is responsible for design and development on Power App Platform for complex business and technology initiatives for our various lines of business, day to day operations of Sales and Branch Performance Applications, providing thought leadership, navigating us through production issues and investigations, and being a key advocate of efficiency and continual improvement as we work to modernize.

Is this role right for you?

• Responsible for assessment and estimating work effort for new scope based on the business requirements achieving planned timelines.
• Design and development on Power Apps Platform on multiple complex initiatives, and operations and stability of the application ecosystem.
• Stay abreast of modern technologies and best practices, and recommend introduction of new technology and processes.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert and manage admin functions for Power Apps Platform.
• Support the business team in the proper use of the Sales and Branch Performance Applications by focusing on configuration rather than customization.
• Investigate failures, perform root cause analysis and implement fixes; utilize internal defect tracking tool to create detailed, high quality error report.
• Work with product owners and test engineers to support QA processes, review test plans, test coverage and help improve test automation.
• Design end-to-end solutions that improve collaboration, productivity, and knowledge sharing.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Power Platform PowerApps, Power Automate, Power Pages and overall 10 + years of experience in enterprise systems.
• Demonstrated project experience developing solutions in Microsoft .Net Technologies.
• Experience in building medium and complex Power Automate flows.
• Experience in using multiple data connectors with Power Apps and Power Automate (flow).
• Experience with re-writing and re-engineering custom applications to configurable Power Apps solutions.
• Good DevOps Experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in cross functional teams.
• Should work with minimal supervision.
• Possess good problem-solving skills.

What's in it for you?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans. 
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements. 
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.  
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one. 
• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital and much more!

Work conditions: Hybrid

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