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Reporting to the Supervisor, School Crossing Assistance Program, or designate, be responsible for directing the crossing of school-age children and pedestrians across a highway at an assigned location/intersection during designated periods. The City of Oshawa strives to provide an environment that cultivates and supports the following core values: Authenticity, Courage, and Trust (ACT).

Responsibilities

Duties include directing the movement of children across a highway; maintaining contact with school(s) and reporting student problems; notifying supervisor of unsafe conditions, traffic violations and problems; maintaining equipment provided in good condition; and participating in data collection.

Requirements:

Knowledge and skill generally associated with the completion of partial high school and three (3) months of experience working with children, or have an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Good communication skills, both oral and written. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to deal with children, parents and the general public in a courteous and tactful manner.

Clean and neat in appearance in order to meet the public.

Suited to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Able to work in difficult situations. Must be physically and mentally fit; able to climb, stretch, twist, lift and carry items of up to 1 kg.; stand and walk for periods of up to 1.5 hours; good hearing and visual senses and perception. Circumstantially and temperamentally adjusted to work alone and to work split shifts.

Able to access designated crossing on foot in a reasonable period of time.

Must have and maintain a telephone at place of residence. Must be, and remain, a resident of the City of Oshawa.

Knowledge of Traffic Laws.

Demonstrated maturity, sound judgment, reasoning and leadership qualities.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

City of Oshawa employees need to apply through the intranet (iConnect) in order to be considered as an internal candidate. All applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Please ensure that you check your email regularly to receive any correspondence.

The City of Oshawa is now accepting Aquatic Instructor/Lifeguard applications for positions. This is an open posting that is recruited to throughout the year.

Applicants invited to attend a Wet Interview will need to provide proof of 2 valid vaccination doses and government issued identification in order to be able to attend the interview.

Applicants selected to attend a Wet interview will be notified via email and phone. You will be required to provide the following prior to the interview :

• Proof of all 4 aquatic qualifications ( or proof of course enrolment) NL, SFA, LSI and WSI (plus any additional qualifications you hold)

Successful applicants will be required to attend mandatory staff trainings and orientations.

All training hours are paid at minimum wage as established by the Employment Standards Act.

The City of Oshawa strives to provide an environment that cultivates and supports the following core values: Authenticity, Courage, and Trust (ACT).

Responsibilities:

1. Delivery of learn to swim program

• Develop progressive lesson plans based on criteria specific to each level of the learn to swim program
• Demonstrate, instruct and lead participants through swim level specific skills
• Assess, evaluate and document participants progress throughout the program
• Provide verbal and written feedback on participants progress to parents/guardians
• Prepare and organize program equipment and supplies
• Perform safety check of equipment prior to being used
• Keep accurate participant attendance records
• Follow up with full-time staff regarding participants with extended absences

1. Ensuring public safety

• Enforcing policies and procedures of aquatics facility
• Monitor participants in pool, identifying risks/hazards and associate good judgement
• Educate the public on water safety with a focus on accident prevention
• Respond to emergency situations and provide first aid within the scope of training

1. Directly supervising the pool area

• Continuous scanning of the pool and surrounding area including the deck, hot tub and sauna and adjust zones as required
• Enforce policies and procedures of aquatics facility
• Monitor participants in pool, identifying risks/hazards and associate good judgement
• Educate the public on water safety with a focus on accident prevention
• Respond to emergency situations and provide first aid within the scope of training

1. Enforce and follow City of Oshawa policies and procedures and adhere to Ontario Public Pool Regulations, including but not limited to: admission requirement standards, emergency procedures, etc.)
2. In the absence of Aquatic Supervisor, perform pool opening and closing procedures and complete required checklists

Requirements:

Possess and maintain current ALL of the following aquatic awards (note, applicants who are currently registered in the courses below may apply, offer of employment would be subject to successful completion of the awards.

• National Lifeguard Certification (NL)
• Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C within 2 years of certification date (from a WSIB approved agency)
• Work a minimum of 6 hours per week, 4 of which are instructional hours, and at least one weekend shift per week. All hours are subject to program and operational demands. Priority will be given to those candidates with the most availability.
• Attend all mandatory training's and meetings,
• Good customer service experience and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with staff and the general public; good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Possess personal qualities of maturity, tact, discretion and have a willing and co-operative attitude
• Ability to work shifts as required
• Provide a current (within six months) Criminal Information Request prior to commencing employment
• Preference will be given to those with additional aquatic qualifications

Wages: $ 20.00/hr

Shift timings: Days or Nights

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform access control provision duties during strike coverage.
• Ensure conflicts are mitigated and responded to.
• Maintain security of perimeter and ensure management can get access to the site.
• Deter trespassers from the site, ensuring picketers are able to protest peacefully.
• Monitor and respond to any and all disputes, de-escalate situations and ensure both parties are safe.
• Protect client assets, property and people.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Valid Ontario Security License
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Experience with labour disputes is an asset but not required.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time.

Position: Control Room Security Guard
Vertical: Automotive Manufacturing
Reports To: Site Security Manager

Location: Brampton, ON

Pay Rate: $20.45/HR.

Shift: 0700-1900/1900-0700 Continental Rotation (You must be able to work days and nights)

SUMMARY
Responsibilities include access control, escalations, loss prevention, incident response, and reporting safety and security incidents. The successful candidate will use strong customer service skills and the ability to facilitate effective communication internally and externally to perform the job. They will respond to email, triage issues, and direct them to the proper authority for resolution. They also assist in the timely completion of reports. They perform administrative and miscellaneous duties as directed by management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Monitors physical security operations at the client.
2. Monitors cameras and access control systems covering data calls and entry/exit doors. 
3. Dispatches appropriate personnel, as necessary.  
4. Identifies and escalates issues in accordance with documented policies and procedures. 
5. Reviews all reports written during shift. 
6. Ensures all scheduled posts are filled. 
7. Maintains documentation and follows standardized procedures to successfully complete unannounced audits. 
8. Collects complete information for detailed report and appropriate follow-up. Prepares well written reports and maintains strict distribution to “need to know” parties. 
9. Cross-training will be provided for all site-based roles, enabling you to step in for other position coverage and offer relief breaks to guards, when required by operational needs.
10. Prepares written and electronic logs and reports as required for the site while entering information in appropriate computer systems. 
11. Read and comprehends standard operations procedures, post orders, reports, and other printed materials. 
12. Performs additional tasks assigned by management. 
13. Evaluates and escalates potential safety issues within the facility. 
14. Required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Notify supervisor upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions. 

MINIMUM HIRING STANDARDS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Must have a reliable means of communication, such as cell phone. 
• Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private). 
• Must have the legal right to work in Canada. 
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. 
• Must have a high school diploma, secondary education equivalent, or GED. 
• Must have 2+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience enough to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Able to work during daytime, evening, nights, rotational, weekend, and holiday hours

COMPETENCIES

• Must be able to meet and continue to meet licensing requirements 
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet requirements for specific skills, certifications and authorizations specified for the assigned accounts. 
• Knowledge of security operations and procedures. 
• Skill in staff supervision, including assigning work and providing training and discipline. 
• Knowledge of fire inspection procedures. 
• Capable of learning a variety of security and safety devices and controls. 
• Ability to track and maintain schedule assignments. 
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances. 
• Advanced computer skills are required. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Strong customer service and service delivery orientation. 
• Ability to provide positive direction and motivate performance. 
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures. 
• Ability to take initiative and achieve results. 
• Ability to carry out multiple assignments concurrently. 
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization. 
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making skills

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include: 

• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations. 
• May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area. 
• May be required to work overtime without advance notice. 
• Keyboard, basic computer usage and operating controls. 
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking, which may be required for long periods of time or up to 12 miles of distance. It may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. 

Position: Control Room Security Guard
Vertical: Automotive Manufacturing
Reports To: Site Security Manager

Location: Brampton, ON

Pay Rate: $20.45/HR.

Shift: 0700-1900/1900-0700 Continental Rotation (You must be able to work days and nights)

SUMMARY
Responsibilities include access control, escalations, loss prevention, incident response, and reporting safety and security incidents. The successful candidate will use strong customer service skills and the ability to facilitate effective communication internally and externally to perform the job. They will respond to email, triage issues, and direct them to the proper authority for resolution. They also assist in the timely completion of reports. They perform administrative and miscellaneous duties as directed by management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Monitors physical security operations at the client.
2. Monitors cameras and access control systems covering data calls and entry/exit doors. 
3. Dispatches appropriate personnel, as necessary.  
4. Identifies and escalates issues in accordance with documented policies and procedures. 
5. Reviews all reports written during shift. 
6. Ensures all scheduled posts are filled. 
7. Maintains documentation and follows standardized procedures to successfully complete unannounced audits. 
8. Collects complete information for detailed report and appropriate follow-up. Prepares well written reports and maintains strict distribution to “need to know” parties. 
9. Cross-training will be provided for all site-based roles, enabling you to step in for other position coverage and offer relief breaks to guards, when required by operational needs.
10. Prepares written and electronic logs and reports as required for the site while entering information in appropriate computer systems. 
11. Read and comprehends standard operations procedures, post orders, reports, and other printed materials. 
12. Performs additional tasks assigned by management. 
13. Evaluates and escalates potential safety issues within the facility. 
14. Required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Notify supervisor upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions. 

MINIMUM HIRING STANDARDS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Must have a reliable means of communication, such as cell phone. 
• Must have a reliable means of transportation (public or private). 
• Must have the legal right to work in Canada. 
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. 
• Must have a high school diploma, secondary education equivalent, or GED. 
• Must have 2+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience enough to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Able to work during daytime, evening, nights, rotational, weekend, and holiday hours

COMPETENCIES

• Must be able to meet and continue to meet licensing requirements 
• Must be able to meet and continue to meet requirements for specific skills, certifications and authorizations specified for the assigned accounts. 
• Knowledge of security operations and procedures. 
• Skill in staff supervision, including assigning work and providing training and discipline. 
• Knowledge of fire inspection procedures. 
• Capable of learning a variety of security and safety devices and controls. 
• Ability to track and maintain schedule assignments. 
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances. 
• Advanced computer skills are required. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Strong customer service and service delivery orientation. 
• Ability to provide positive direction and motivate performance. 
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures. 
• Ability to take initiative and achieve results. 
• Ability to carry out multiple assignments concurrently. 
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization. 
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making skills

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include: 

• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations. 
• May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area. 
• May be required to work overtime without advance notice. 
• Keyboard, basic computer usage and operating controls. 
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking, which may be required for long periods of time or up to 12 miles of distance. It may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. 

What you’ll do

The Fire Safety Consultant is responsible for ensuring CTC's fire prevention, preparedness, contingency planning, training, emergency management and investigations meet or exceed industry standards. The Fire Safety Consultant will take a key role coaching, counseling, and directing efforts to preserve life safety with a focus on legislative compliance.

This position will work closely with the operations teams to keep evacuation plans up to date, continuously evaluating and improving preparedness. The successful candidate will also act as a subject matter expert for all projects being implemented that have an impact on life safety, emergency management, fire prevention, detection, response, and investigation.  The successful candidate will work directly with internal and external technical disciplines to ensure all systems and processes are maintained according to industry standards. The consultant will work in a team environment, alongside the safety, security, operations, and maintenance teams.

• Exemplify a passion for safety, act as the subject matter expert and provide sound guidance to our internal stakeholders

• Emergency and Alternative Measures Planning

• Conduct Fire Code/Building Egress compliance reviews and audits

• Foster a culture of safety and preparedness

• Work with the internal training department, Joint Health and Safety Committees and other internal stakeholders to design, coordinate, and facilitate fire safety training, drills, and exercises. Review all third-party Life Safety System inspection reports and ensure action plans to resolve any issues are implemented in a timely manner

• Monitor third party inspections and advise the site maintenance manager of non-conformances

• Provide internal consultation as the subject matter expert associated to the discipline

• Act as the liaison with external emergency services and emergency management partners

• In coordination with site JHSC’s and operations management, manage all Evacuation drill planning, execution, and measurement

• Audit fire plan/life safety system maintenance conformance

• Authorized approver for all life safety system modifications including system shutdown and impairment

• Conduct Fire Safety related risk assessments and audits

• On call and after-hours resource for all Fire system events requiring escalation

• Attend all site meetings involving the Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

• Investigate and analyze the cause of fire alarms and trouble, events and conditions and perform root cause and gap analysis, validate that the corrective actions are acceptable, closed and addressed within an appropriate timeframe with all stakeholders

• In conjunction with the internal training department, prepare training plans for fire prevention awareness, the use of fire extinguishers and evacuation

• Demonstrate leadership and initiative in the development of fire protection projects and action plans

• Manage and report on nonconformities and incidents. Actively participate in project requirements meetings

What you bring

• 2+ years of related work experience

• University/College degree or diploma related to Fire Protection and Fire Prevention

• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or similar designation is an asset

• Familiarity and formal training in emergency preparedness or like disciplines

• Knowledge of fire protection and life safety including familiarity with building/fire/life safety codes, standards, and best practices

• Working knowledge of fire prevention, fire codes, building codes and associated standards

• Technically oriented; good analytical and organizational skills; attention to detail; able to complete tasks and projects in established timelines.

• Self-starter that exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness

• An individual with high standards who holds themselves accountable and is result-driven

• Confident and able to speak to large groups and train others

• Versatile and able to manage varying workloads and competing priorities

• Experience working in industrial buildings and on technical engineering projects is an asset

• Experience with Excel, MSWord, PowerPoint 

• Driver licence and vehicle required

Hybrid 

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

CLOSING DATE: December 31, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Crossing Guards, this position is responsible to safely escort pedestrians, as defined in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) across roadways at designated school crossings by monitoring traffic flow gaps and assuming right of way, while adhering to regulations, policies and procedures.

• • Control and obey all regulations, policies and procedures to ensure pedestrians are safely assisted at designated school crossings.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to the public, ensuring safe crossing rules are communicated clearly, followed and reinforced as required.
  • Document and communicate all incidents and/or unsafe conditions to management, school officials and/or Peel Regional Police.
  • Adhere to emergency vehicle right of way, ensuring they have priority over both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
  • Comply with all safety requirements by using and wearing all required safety equipment and clothing.
  • Assist in training new crossing guards as required.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• • Must have the ability to remain alert and perform responsibilities quickly and safely.
  • Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with management, pedestrians, residents, school officials and police.
  • Must be able to move briskly and repeatedly in and out of intersection and stand for 45 to 90 minutes, 3 times a day in all weather conditions.
  • Must be able to extend an arm out parallel to shoulder holding a “STOP” sign (weight of approximately 1 pound) for up to one minute frequently.
  • Must be able to effectively hear and see oncoming traffic at a safe distance (approximately 300 feet).
  • Previous experience dealing with the public and/or children is an asset.
  • Training on the Highway Traffic Act and Health and Safety Act as it relates to the job and City policies and procedures is provided to all School Crossing Guards by the City.
  • A Police Vulnerable Sector Check is required at applicant expense.
  • A Medical Evaluation is required at applicant expense.

**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.  

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview:  Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform access control provision duties, verify visitors coming on-site.
• Screen client employees and contractors by asking questions and with handheld wand metal detection devices.
• De-escalate situations where individuals may decline site policies and procedures, deny access to anyone that does so.
• Protect client employees and assets.
• Foot patrols around the client site including internal patrols.
• Follow security breach procedures by notifying supervisors or other appropriate personnel when security breaches occur.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Valid Ontario Security License
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Thorough understanding of security protocols and procedures including emergency response.
• 3 years of security experience preferably in an asset protection or corporate role.
• Be able to work the scheduled shift every weekend.