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This position performs basic administrative responsibilities including preparation and analysis of reports, compilation of information from various sources, and analysis using various software packages. Employee may direct the work of others and provide instruction and guidance to lesser experienced employees. This position performs general warehouse duties including word processing, data entry, auditing/rewrapping damaged packages, answering phones, and other duties as assigned.

Location and hours:

Located at 8825 Campeau Drive, Stittsville, ON

Days: Monday to Friday

Hours: Starts between 4:30 AM to 5:30 AM (Approx), ends between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Guaranteed at least 5-hour shifts based on delivery volume.

Responsibilities:

-Executes a comprehensive examination of various documents including commercial invoices, international bills of lading, and shipping documents to ensure completeness and accuracy.

-Researches and corrects errors resulting from incorrect pre-advise information.

-Compiles and saves shipping documents (paper or electronic) to comply with government regulations.

-Physically handling/moving and re-wrapping packages. (Lifting up to 70 lbs unassisted)

-Performs analysis using various software packages and databases

-Provides advanced office support knowledge and skills.

-Prepares and/or coordinates information for internal and external contacts

Compensation and Benefits

-Starting rate $17.30 (guaranteed pay progression up to 24.65 after 48-month progression).

-On site parking

-Casual dress

-Tuition reimbursement up to $3000 per semester (conditions apply)

-Health and Dental Benefits after 1 year

-Employee Assistance Program (wellness)

-Unionized position.

-Full training provided.

Qualifications:

-High School Diploma, GED, or international equivalent

-Strong analytical, oral/written communication, problem solving, basic research, attention to detail and time management skills

-Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)

-Accurate and rapid data entry

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement:  English oral, reading, and writing.
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.  
• You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. 
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 
• Note: Applications / resumes received will be used to staff current and on-going requirements until December 31, 2024.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

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UPS is currently looking for Part-time Warehouse Clerk responsible for performing checks on packages (check labels, packaging, and invoices). You must have top-notch customer service skills for this role and must be able to lift 70lbs unassisted.

• Job Type: PT Permanent/Hourly- Must be able to work a minimum of 25 hours per week.

• Starting Pay: $17.30

• Job Location: 2281 Stevenage Drive, Ottawa ON

• Workdays: Monday – Fridays (5 Days/ Week)

• Scheduled Shift: Daily minimum 3 hours / maximum 5-6 hours

• Flexibility is required as you may need to start earlier or stay later at times

Required Skills:

• Attention to detail

• Typing skills: at least 40 words per minute

• Must be able to lift to 70lbs unassisted *this is a warehouse position

• Customer service skills

• The environment is fast paced with temperatures changing daily inside of the warehouse

• Must be flexible with start and finish times as they may vary

Benefits:

• Full training provided

• On site parking

• Weekly pay (every Friday)

• Extended health and dental benefits

• Group insurance and pension benefits

• Opportunities for advancement

UPS is committed to Diversity in Employment and welcomes all applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be notified for interviews.

Application Close: 31/10/2024

Candidates applying for this posting will be considered for temporary full-time and temporary part-time Councillor's Assistant positions until October 31, 2024.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: Various language requirements: English oral, reading, and writing required. French oral, reading, and writing (as required by the Elected Official).       
• Driver’s License Requirement:  A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated (as required by the Elected Official).  
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. 
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36.25

Anticipated Start Date:

October 28, 2024

Posting Information

Support Staff employees, as defined by the full-time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

Posting Closing Date:

September 27, 2024

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Job Description:

As a member of the team, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing a wide variety of confidential administrative support services for the Dean’s Office, supporting the academic and operational needs of the School of Business and Hospitality. This will require the incumbent to perform administrative liaison, analytical, and representational functions on behalf of, and in support of, the Dean and other administrators.

The incumbent will initiate, advise, anticipate, and monitor activity, and provide accurate information related to the functions of the Dean's Office including human resources and financial planning, student issues and related administrative processes. In addition, the incumbent will establish and maintain information tracking systems plus manual and electronic schedules and filing systems, and manage the coordination and logistical support for meetings, travel, staff professional development and conferences.

As the initial point of contact for the School of Business and Hospitality, the incumbent must have comprehensive knowledge of School programs, services, policies, and procedures. The incumbent must possess above-average conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. The incumbent is a member of the Dean's Management Committee, managing logistics, preparing agendas, taking notes and following up on action items from previous meetings and planning sessions. The incumbent maintains confidential human resources files for the School of Business and Hospitality and deals with confidential faculty and staff grievance issues, as well as student conduct issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a two (2) year diploma or equivalent in Office Administration - Executive (or related);

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant administrative assistant experience; three years of which should be at an executive level;

• Minimum of two (2) years of practical experience planning, organizing and implementing large events such as conferences and awards presentations;

• Demonstrated advanced level skills in the Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel PowerPoint, Access, outlook and Visio;

• A working knowledge of typical legacy information systems used in large educational organizations (Human Resources, Communications, Student Information/Records, Client Relationship Mangement, etc.

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Job Details:

UPS is currently looking for Part-time Warehouse Clerk at our Ottawa location, starting at $17.30/hr.

• Job Classifications: Part-time Warehouse Clerk

• Job Type: PT Permanent/Hourly

• Job Location:2281 Stevenage Drive, Ottawa ON

• Category: Warehouse Operations.

• * On-site parking is available

• Workdays: Monday – Fridays (5 Days/ Week)

• Scheduled Shift: 5 PM Start - 3-5 Hours/Shift ending around 10PM*

• Flexibility is required as you may need to start earlier or stay later at times

• Must be able to work a minimum of 25 hours per week.

Warehouse Clerks are responsible for performing checks on packages (check labels, packaging, and invoices). You must have top-notch customer service skills for this role, and must be able to lift 70lbs unassisted

Required Skills:

• Attention to detail

• Typing skills: at least 40 words per minute

• Must be able to lift up to 70lbs unassisted *this is a warehouse position

• Customer service skills

• Tracking, tracing, and scanning

• Problem resolution

• The environment is fast paced with temperatures changing daily inside of the warehouse

• Must wear good work shoes with non-slip rubber soles

• Must be flexible with start and finish times as they may vary

• Must be able to pass a 5-year extended background check

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work required for the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

Benefits:

• Full training provided

• Weekly pay (every Friday)

• Extended health and dental benefits

• Group insurance and pension benefits

• Opportunities for advancement

UPS is committed to Diversity in Employment and welcomes all applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be notified for interviews.

All candidates must successfully complete a 5-year criminal history and background check in order to qualify.

Closing Date:

September 09, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above

Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Supervisor of Academic Administration, the incumbent coordinates frontline service and business processes by directly supervising academic office staff and serving as their main point of contact. Finds solutions to special requests and capitalizes on opportunities to review, develop, and implement processes based on industry best practices. Displays a positive, professional attitude to foster harmony and team spirit.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Supervision: Supervises work performed by officers, sets priorities, provides advice with a view to meeting individual goals, develops individual and group training plans, motivates staff, and provides guidance and feedback. Shares knowledge about management tools to bolster employee engagement within the section in order to maximize productivity and minimize staff turnover.
• Needs evaluation and recommendations: Anticipates, analyzes and interprets student needs, determines policies and procedures to put in place, diagnoses and formulates recommendations to solve student problems and ensures that these recommendations are implemented. Solves complex problems and follows up as required.
• Project management: Plans and manages assigned projects. To this end, determines project scope and phases, monitors progress when relevant, makes adjustments throughout the process and ensures effective communication between stakeholders. Manages and monitors delivery of projects assigned to own team.
• Recruitment activities: Promotes the University of Ottawa and its programs and services at trade shows and recruitment events. Helps assign necessary recruitment resources in partnership with the supervisor, academic services.

What you will bring:

• In-depth knowledge of high school, college, undergraduate and graduate academic programs, with at least five years’ experience in an academic setting
• Knowledge of administration usually acquired through postsecondary studies and several years’ experience in a similar role 
• Experience in leading a team in a constantly changing environment
• Experience in providing customer service
• Experience in interpreting, communicating and implementing processes, policies, and procedures
• Experience in using Microsoft Office, Windows, the internet, student information systems, Talisma, and email
• Ability to deal with conflicting priorities and to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to concentrate in an open, dynamic environment in which several interruptions can occur at any time 
• Ability to manage multiple files with attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to take decisions that could affect students, employees or department members
• Demonstrated ability to show tact, diplomacy, discretion and good judgment 
• Knowledge of the University’s administrative structures and processes (an asset) 
• Experience in gathering and analyzing data and in writing administrative and statistical reports
• Experience in implementing strategies and activity plans for students
• Excellent communication skills to understand the needs of students and employees 
• Strong organizational skills 
• Strong analytical skills, excellent judgment and close attention to detail 
• Bilingualism – French and English (spoken and written)

Closing Date:

septembre 02, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above

Coordinate front-line service processes and operational processes related to the planning and implementation of adaptive testing and services. Directly supervise test proctors, internal and external service providers (sign language interpreters, note takers, transcribers, etc.) and act as their primary point of contact. Find solutions to special requests, seize opportunities to review, develop and implement processes according to best practices. Communicate promptly, effectively and accurately and find solutions to the many problems presented in order to develop a rewarding academic experience. The incumbent will be required to work on shifts (days, evenings, weekends) and the schedule may be adjusted or modified to meet operational demands of the Centre. 

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide front-line service to students: Act as a resource person for the community by providing information in person, in writing or by telephone on the various services offered, eligibility requirements, university life, student services, university regulations and other options for post-secondary studies, while ensuring the quality of the information provided, in both official languages.
• Assess needs and make recommendations: Anticipate, analyze and interpret student needs, determine policies and processes to be implemented, diagnose and make recommendations to address student issues, and ensure implementation of recommendations. Resolve complex problems and ensure the necessary follow-up.
• Human Resources: Responsible for the hiring process of administrative staff under direct supervision: sorting resumes, organizing and managing selection committees and making recommendations on candidate selection, to ensure that vacancies are filled on time to meet operational needs. Approve leave and conduct performance appraisals for employees under his/her supervision. Interpret collective agreements and apply University procedures and regulations.
• Supervision: Supervise work performed by employees and suppliers under his/her responsibility. Determine priorities, advise on the achievement of individual objectives, develop training plans (group and individual), motivate staff, provide coaching and feedback. Promote management tools to enhance employee engagement within the sector in order to maximize productivity and minimize turnover.
• Staff training: Develop and deliver the content required for the training of employees under his/her responsibility. Ensure that they have the training and tools they need to carry out their responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
• Course and exam management: For students with disabilities under his/her responsibility, coordinate course and exam schedules with identified service providers. Validate information and coordinate the human resources allocation process in line with student needs. Coordinate operational logistics and ensure that the necessary staffing levels are in place. Ensure that services rendered meet the needs identified by Learning Specialists.
• Electronic file management: Organize and maintain electronic files and records in accordance with internal processes and policies, and exercise ethical judgment when handling confidential information.
• Review work methods: Design and implement new or modify existing processes, procedures and work methods, and ensure team compliance in order to continuously improve activities to maximize productivity and efficiency. Review and fine-tune existing processes to increase team productivity and efficiency.
• Process planning: Anticipate, analyze and interpret needs, determine policies and procedures to be implemented. Develop an operations schedule and determine the resources needed to meet deadlines. Plan, develop and apply work methods and tools to improve performance and service quality.
• Reporting and data management: Conduct analysis and research, compile data, statistics and other information to produce reports to support discussions, decision-making and special projects.
• Project Management: Plan and manage assigned projects. To this end, specify project scope, define project milestones, track all relevant progress, make adjustments during the course of projects, and ensure effective communication among stakeholders. Manage and monitor the execution of projects assigned to his/her team.
• Representation and information transfer: Participate in various committees and meetings related to business processes or student services and transfer information to the team. Work closely with departments, services and associations to ensure quality and relevance of services. Act as a consultant to faculties and university services.
• Documentation: In collaboration with various stakeholders, prepare and revise relevant information reflected on the web and in various publications. Prepare documentation related to academic accommodations to contribute to an enriching university experience. Write and update internal manuals on procedures, processes and systems related to the incumbent's responsibilities.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, psychology, education or related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 2 years supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of high school, college, undergraduate and graduate school programs and a minimum of 5 years experience in a school environment.
• Knowledge of administration normally acquired through post-secondary training and several years' experience in a similar role. 
• Experience in providing customer service.
• Experience in interpreting, communicating and implementing procedures, policies and methods.
• Hands-on experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, the University of Ottawa's Student Information System (SIS) and Talisma, as well as standard computer tools (Windows, Internet, e-mail).
• Ability to deal with conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to concentrate in an open, stimulating environment where multiple interruptions are a constant reality. 
• Ability to manage multiple files with attention to detail.
• Ability to make decisions that may have an impact on students, employees or department members.
• Tact, diplomacy, discretion and good judgment. 
• Bilingualism - French and English (oral and written).
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data and writing administrative and statistical reports.
• Experience in implementing strategies and activity plans for students.
• Excellent communication skills to understand the needs of students and employees. 
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Organizational and analytical skills, excellent judgment and attention to detail. 
• Knowledge of the University's administrative structures and processes is an asset.

Closing Date:

August 26, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above

Hours per week:

35

Salary Grade:

SSUO Grade 09

Salary Range:

$69,478.00 - $87,764.00

About the Faculty of Medicine
Welcome to the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, the first and largest bilingual medical faculty in Canada. Our learners have access to state-of-the art facilities and specialized institutions as they learn alongside world-class physicians and scientists. Consistently ranked among the top 10 medical schools in Canada, our faculty is among the top faculties of medicine in the world for research impact in biomedical and health sciences.

Position Purpose:

Oversee the day-to-day operations related to the administration of financial, human, physical and material resources of the sector with the objective of ensuring sound management and providing advice to upper management to support long-term strategic planning. Lead a team of employees whose role is to provide administrative support within these areas in order to ensure a productive and positive environment, and to provide leadership and guidance for more complex issues. May represent senior management on central committees whose mandates are related to the incumbent’s area of responsibility.

Typical Accountabilities:

• Budget:  Oversee the administration of internally and/or externally-funded budgets to ensure compliance with established policies.  Analyze financial statements against budgets for various types of funds to identify and address any inconsistencies.  Define budget priorities for the sector and provide expert advice to managers on the effective preparation of budgets, budget projections and shortfalls to maximize revenue and contain expenditure. Develop key financial performance indicators and monitor performance.

• Financial: Oversee the ongoing financial transactions for the sector, to ensure best practices and compliance with established policies. Develop and evaluate business practices and management tools for effective financial control. Act as approval agent for major financial transactions to ensure proper application of policies and to reconcile inconsistencies with budget forecast and actual expenditures.  

• Human resources: Oversee the ongoing activities and processes related to human resources for all employee groups of the sector to ensure best practices and compliance with established collective agreements and policies.  In close collaboration with subject matter experts in central Human Resources, provide sound advice to managers and influence making-decision process on HR related issues. Share management tools to strengthen employee engagement within the sector with the objective of maximizing productivity and minimizing turnover. Liaise with Labor Relations department, to lead efforts of conflict resolution for the sector. Act as 2nd level approver for leave requests to ensure compliance with current policies.

• Payroll: Oversee the ongoing activities and processes related to payroll for all employee groups within the sector to ensure salary accuracy and to reconcile inconsistencies with budget forecast and actual expenditures.

• Physical and material resources: Oversee the ongoing activities and processes related to physical and material resources management to ensure the best use of space and the availability of equipment required for smooth operations management. Authorize procurement requests for goods and services, obtain estimates and negotiate pricing for products and services, and coordinate with Procurement Services to ensure compliance with supplier contracts.  

• Processes and procedures: Design and implement new or modify existing work methods, procedures and processes and monitor compliance by his/her team for the purpose of continuously improving operations to maximize productivity and effectiveness.  

• Project management: Plan and manage assigned projects. To this end, develop project specifications, identify project steps and track all relevant progress, perform inspections upon project milestones and ensure effective communication among stakeholders, monitor expenses related to the project to ensure that they meet the limits of the budget, highlight and resolve any variance from budget. Manage and monitor the delivery of projects allocated to his/her team.

• Records management: Implement an effective filing and records management system to preserve confidentiality of the records and ensure that complete and accurate documentation is available for future reference or audit purposes.  9. Reporting:  Prepare and analyze various moderately- to highly-complex reports on financial transactions, accounts, payroll, budget projections, and human resources-related data for the sector to provide advice and recommendations to managers and to support long term resources planning. 10. Supervision of others: Supervise work performed by administrative support roles to organize priorities and provide guidance in the attainment of individual objectives.  

Knowledge, Experience and Skills  

Essential Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of administration, accounting, financial and human resources principles normally acquired through postsecondary studies in a related discipline or an equivalent combination education and work experience

• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in a similar role  

Other Qualifications:

• Knowledge of computer systems and software including financial systems, spreadsheets, databases, Internet and e-mail

• Experience in supervision

• Experience participating in strategic planning

• Experience in planning, analyzing and controlling budgets

• Experience in analyzing reports

• Experience in interpreting, explaining and applying policies and regulations

• Experience working in a unionized environment and in interpreting collective agreements

• Ability to produce high quality work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Bilingualism – French and English (spoken and written) 

#LI-Hybrid

Application Close: 20/08/2024

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.  
• Drivers License: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
• You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. 
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

You will be part of a multifaceted workplace and provide full clerical and administrative support to departmental staff. You will also be accountable for a wide range of office management and operational support services for the department.
Some of your responsibilities may include:

• prioritize and manage inboxes and calendars for senior management, schedule and control their schedules, draft meeting agendas, take minutes, and help to prepare background meeting information, including printing documents and/or assembling electronic documentation
• assist leaders you support by tracking deliverables and due dates, adding reminders or blocking off time in their calendar to complete tasks and providing updates during your regular touch bases
• coordinate travel arrangements and support managers with the process for expense claims
• participate in departmental projects and initiatives and suggest process improvements while maintaining and updating the department's filing and data systems
• support meetings by assisting meeting participants with MS Teams or other conference call technologies, plan with caterers to provide refreshments to the attendees and assist with onboarding new team members in the department
• You are encouraged to propose improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of the office including writing procedures, and reformatting and converting documents, and ordering stationery supplies.

 
What you need to succeed
You are an engaged teammate, who actively participates in achieving team goals and you plan and prioritize work, anticipate and adapt to different clients’ needs, ask for clarification when required and react quickly to change. You maintain an attention to detail and to the quality of your work. You have intermediate digital literacy with the Microsoft suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint Online and have a proven understanding of office procedures and related policies. You are also able to follow the processes and procedures surrounding protected and confidential documents and information. As well, you possess strong written and verbal communication skills, can write clear and grammatically accurate short documents, and can convey straightforward messages with tact. You are open-minded, adaptable, and take initiative to proactively overcome any work obstacles that may arise, such as prioritising competing demands and re-negotiating deadlines while ensuring quality.
 
Your education and experience
This position requires an administration certificate/diploma or high school diploma and a minimum of two full years of recent work experience providing administrative support services. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

What you need to know

• Language requirement: English and French essential (bilingual) with a minimum starting level of functional (level 4) in second official language. Training may be provided to help reach the required level of fully functional (level 5) in second official language.
• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Reliability or Secret 
• Relocation assistance may be provided, if required
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

Hybrid Work Model

The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a substantial part of each month as part of the Bank`s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of eight days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider. 

• Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $56,170 to $66,083 (job grade 12)
• The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at  3 to 5% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (2%) for those who exceed expectations. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
• Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health and dental coverage that meets your needs
• Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
• Option to join the indexed, defined-benefit pension plan after 24 consecutive months of service

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.