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Position Summary

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

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

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

How You'll Spend Your Time

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

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

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

Knowledge & Experience

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

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

At the City of Regina, our employees enjoy:

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

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

This position supervises Roadways crews undertaking summer and winter road, back lane and sidewalk operations and maintenance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains, directs and evaluates staff engaged in operations and maintenance of streets, sidewalks and back lanes in the Roadways Section.
• Ensures work activities of crews are performed in accordance with approved standards and procedures to ensure quality work, achievement of service level commitments and the safety of crews and the public.
• Maintains comprehensive records and monitors and reports work progress daily.
• Ensures crews complete forms and reports required in a timely and accurate manner.
• Enforces all policies and procedures with their staff. Examples include safety, hours of work and respectful workplace policies.
• Plans work for Roadways crews based on requirements and available resources and collaborates with internal groups in the planning, scheduling, and reporting of work completed by Roadways crews.
• Investigates and records actions taken in response to emerging issues on streets, sidewalks and back lanes that are impacting the safety and mobility of residents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements: 

• Grade 12 education or equivalent program or credential.
• Five years’ experience in road, sidewalk and back lane maintenance, including understanding of basic equipment operation and maintenance.
• Three years’ supervisory experience.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid first aid certificate.
   

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: 

• Proven knowledge of current methods, materials, work practices and equipment related to summer and winter Roadways operations and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate logistics for Roadways operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of corporate policies, collective agreements, standard operating procedures, and administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of related engineering terminology and techniques.
• Knowledge of Service Levels for Street Cleaning and Sweeping, Snow and Ice Management and Road Maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply the technical skills required for this position.
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of staff and coach crew members to enhance their work performance, resolve conflicts, and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment to accomplish work objectives and adapt to and implement changes that impact Roadways crews and services to residents.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, contractors and civic employees in accordance with the City of Saskatoon’s Employee Code of Conduct, Corporate Policies and Corporate Values.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Knowledge and experience with ERP systems and Microsoft 365 apps.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Water Operations Manager, this position supervises and coordinates the work of the plant operations group and performs related duties.  

Duties & Responsibilities

1.    Supervises, schedules and monitors Wastewater/Water Treatment Plant operations staff. Makes process adjustments and modifications through Plant Operators and Water Operations Manager to maintain consistency within established operating standards. This also involves coordinating and completing activities such as plant process shutdowns and plant operations troubleshooting.
2.    Provides training, leadership, and conflict resolution to employees in the operations group.
3.    Acts as liaison between operations and maintenance staff to coordinate maintenance activities, including administration of the lockout tag out program.
4.    Leads daily work coordination and safety meetings with operations staff. 
5.    Creates, reviews and updates standard operating procedures, shutdown procedures, safety documentation and the plant operations manual as required for managerial approval.
6.    Assists the Water Operations Manager with defining and prioritizing maintenance work and operations projects including business cases and budget justification.
7.    Participates in and conducts training (e.g. operating procedures, equipment operation and safety) including administering training packages to Operations staff on new processes/equipment.
8.    Ensures occupational health and safety rules and regulations are adhered to.
9.    Performs the duties of the Plant or Assistant Operator as required.  
10.    Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

•    Degree is a related field and five years of demonstrated leadership experience including  four years’ wastewater / water treatment experience acting as an Assistant Plant Operator or a Plant Operator.
OR
•    Equivalent education as recognized by the Operator Certification Board to obtain class 4 Operations Certification and five years of demonstrated leadership experience including four years’ wastewater treatment experience acting as an Assistant Plant Operator or a Plant Operator.
•    Class 4 Wastewater / Water Treatment Operator Certification and ability to obtain Class 4 Wastewater Collections / Water Distribution Operator Certification
•    Certification as a Maintenance Management Professional, Asset Management Professional, or Project Management Professional.
•    Possession of a valid Fireman’s Certificate.
•    Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
•    Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint.
•    Proficient in Asset Management Systems (Avantis, SAP, etc.).
•    Knowledge of wastewater treatment procedures, operations and general practices applied to the care and safe operation of the plant equipment.
•    Knowledge of the methods, materials, chemicals, testing and tools used in water or wastewater treatment.
•    Knowledge of safety procedures including job safety analysis, working with hazardous products, knowledge of confined space procedures, and WHMIS.
•    Ability to make minor repairs to the water or wastewater plant equipment.
•    Ability to remain calm during emergency situations.
•    Ability to supervise the work of subordinates and assume responsibility for the operation of a shift.
•    Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with other employees and the public.

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