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Main Purpose & Function 
Known as the “living room of the Downtown Eastside,” Carnegie Centre offers educational, recreational, cultural and social programming for the benefit of low income people of the Downtown Eastside.

Reporting to the Security Coordinator, the Security Attendant I is the public’s “first point of contact.” As part of the security team, the position supports Centre security and safety, and works to create a safe and welcoming environment for patrons and staff.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitoring entrances and facilitating access control of the facilities;
• Monitoring and upholding the Centre’s Code of Conduct and standards of behaviour are being observed;
• Making regular patrols of the building;
• Providing support in the event of an emergency including first aid and overdose response;
• Understanding the needs of and assisting patrons in a supportive manner by providing information and making referrals on the services and activities provided by the Centre and other community partners;
• Assisting with front desk clerical activities such as answering phones, distributing mail, simple data entry when needed;
• Communicating information to other staff by way of log entries, incident reports and emails;
• Communicating effectively using a two-way radio;
• Maintaining health and safety standards;
• Receiving routine deliveries;
• Ability to understand and uphold occupational health and safety policies and procedures, including specific policies related to COVID-19;
• Performing janitorial and other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 10 (Grade 12 preferred);
• Knowledge of the Downtown Eastside community, local agencies, and services;
• Considerable knowledge of the Carnegie Community Centre’s rules, services and operations
• Experience working in a community, social service or health care environment would be an asset
• Occupational First Aid Level I certification would be an asset
• Fluency in a second language would be an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the Downtown Eastside, agencies, services and resources.
• Considerable knowledge and understanding of addictions, mental illness, conflict resolution and violence prevention.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including writing incident reports.
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to respond to incident using defusing and de-escalation techniques.
• Proven ability to respond to emergencies, travel long distances, and transport heavy items using moderate strength and agility.

Record Checks:

• A Police Record Check is a requirement of this position. A clearance requires the absence of any criminal charges or convictions related to this position.

Business Unit/Department: Arts, Culture and Community Services (1200) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual 

Position Start Date: October, 2024 

No of positions avaliable: Multiple

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-013: $27.04 to $31.66 per hour

Application Close: October 4th, 2024

Main Purpose and Function
This Office Support Clerk III is responsible ensuring that time entry and HR action forms are accurate and align with CoV best practices and policies.  The OSCIII reviews and corrects time entry work of other clerical staff, providing training, guidance and trouble-shooting support as required.  Additionally, the OSCIII reviews, corrects, and tracks HR action forms, providing support and guidance to supervisors and managers throughout the process.  The OSCIII also performs time entry functions and provides general clerical support for the Park Board administrative office, including relief backup for other clerical staff as required. This role includes working with confidential information.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews and enters all payroll data bi-weekly for Beach Administration office, including CUPE 15, CUPE 1004 and Exempt staff.
• Confirms target hours for each employee, identifies missing or omitted information for management correction.
• Reviews and processes all corrections for time entry and activity allocation.
• Provides time entry guidance, trouble-shooting, training, and back-up for all sites within the Parks and Recreation Department.  
• Reviews, monitors and assists with employee quotas such as vacation and sick leave, provides information and policy/procedure guidance.
• Processes applications and administration of employee claims for WorkSafe BC, medium and long term disability (MTD & LTD), graduated return to work (GRTW).
• Reviews and processes applications and administration of employee benefits and new hires.
• Provides a primary point of contact for Corporate Payroll to troubleshoot time entry inconsistencies and inquires, and to clarify and correct payroll forms and documents.
• Provides recruitment, staff action form support and training for the Parks and Recreation department, including creating, correcting and tracking eSAFs and eCAFs where required.
• Receives payroll error reports and liaises with time entry clerks to resolve errors.
• Processes, maintains and monitors auxiliary/temporary employee hours and increments. Required to perform manual increment calculations.
• Assists Budget Analyst and HR with position control.
• Assists with new employee onboarding and orientation as requested, including preparing new employee orientation packages and ensuring organization charts and staff directories are updated.
• Creates, files and maintains accurate records of confidential personnel files for Parks & Recreation.
• Assists with identifying, documenting and implementing work process improvements, standardized forms and manuals.
• Tracks and enters training data and provides reports as required.
• Supports p-card reporting, reconciliation, and file management as required.
• Updates staff absence calendars when requested.
• Provides back-up reception duties to the Beach Administration office.
• Assists with meeting room set-up and clean-up as required.
• Takes minutes at staff meetings and prepares agendas as required.
• Performs other clerical duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by courses in administration and/or job related courses together with sound related experience performing administration responsibilities related to and including time entry and benefits administration in a unionized environment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  
• Completion of the CoV SAP Time Entry Course would be an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Sound knowledge and experience applicable to wage, salary, and time entry administration. 
• Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and math.
• Considerable knowledge of the applicable rules and regulations which govern departmental activities.
• Knowledge of office procedures and skill in the operation of office equipment. 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices for maintenance of office records and filing.
• Ability to understand and interpret oral and written instructions.
• Ability to understand and apply the regulations of the collective agreements for CUPE 15 and CUPE 1004 and the policies for Exempt staff.
• Ability to successfully, effectively, and tactfully deal with staff in interpreting and explaining policies, rules, regulations and processes.
• Ability to use tact, discretion, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to take action in solving problems while exhibiting good judgement.
• Ability to make repetitive and arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy, and to adhere to rigid time schedules.
• Work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Possess good organizational skills. 
• Handle a varied workload in a busy environment with frequent interruptions 
• Ability to evaluate work methods and procedures and make recommendations for appropriate changes.
• Skill in typing (keyboarding) rapidly and accurately 
• Proficiency using business software (e.g. SAP, CACS, VanDocs) and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Board of Parks & Recreation (1400) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Parks 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: November, 2024

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-015: $29.2 to $34.3 per hour

Application Close: October 1, 2024

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualification such as degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Candidates don’t need experience, training will be provided 
Credentials: Security Guard License

Shifts: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Early Morning, Morning
Work setting: Various locations

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

Smythe is looking for an Administrative Assistant who can provide support on a range of activities for our Vancouver Accounting practice groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide support Partners and Managers with various administrative needs such as calendar management, arranging and coordinate meetings, travel, and other arrangements 

• Support Partners to ensure tasks and deadlines are met 

• Coordinate, prepare, edit and/or proofread documents such as correspondence, presentations, and reports using various software. 

• Answer and manage incoming calls from clients or potential clients 

• Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed. 

• Liaise with internal staff at all levels to resolve administrative inquiries 

• Draft minutes of meetings for review 

• Prepare client materials and documents 

• Maintain electronic filing system 

• Prepare written responses to routine inquiries (CRA follow-up correspondence, forward mail to clients, etc.) 

• Assist in the preparation and submission of time and expense reports for the partner(s) supported. 

• Use computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software to prepare reports, memos, and documents 

• Update and ensure the accuracy of the organization's databases 

• General clerical duties include scanning, photocopying, faxing, mailing, filing and retrieving documents, referencing materials, maintaining spreadsheets, and ad-hoc tasks as required 

What we are looking for 

• 1+ years of experience in an office environment would be an asset as would experience in a professional services firm 

• Advanced skills with Office365 and Adobe products. In particular, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Acrobat 

• Proficiency to quickly learn software and adopt new technology 

• Good judgment and analytical skills with a strong focus on attention to detail 

• Proven ability to deal with sensitive materials with a high degree of tact and discretion 

• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills 

• Excellent command of verbal and written English, with proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally 

• Strong project management skills with a proven track record with time management, meeting deadlines, organization, and ownership of assigned tasks 

• Excellent judgment and strong problem-solving skills 

You will need to 

• Occasional extra hours and attendance at events outside the regular workweek 

• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs 

As a recruiter at Vancity, you will be supporting the recruitment of our community branches and head-office roles.

A typical day would involve:

• Providing full-cycle recruitment services to assigned client groups
• Partnering with hiring managers to understand their line of business and staffing requirements
• Providing best advice to managers, enabling the attraction and selection of talent aligned with Vancity's vision in order to meet business needs
• Maintaining your social media presence and attend related industry events for purposes of increasing employment brand awareness and candidate sourcing
• Acting as point-of-contact for external agency / recruitment partners, developing and managing these relationships
• Collaborating with different HR teams and/or lines of business on cross-functional projects (e.g. process improvement)
• Developing your understanding of the best talent (both passive and active) within and outside the organization
• Proactively pipe-lining candidates for roles which are relevant based on discussions with your client group leaders
• Educating managers and candidates on the use of the applicant tracking system and other related systems
• Continuously looking to mitigate bias in recruitment operations in accordance to Vancity's commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

You have:

• Current knowledge of theory and best practice in Talent Acquisition
• Experience handling a recruitment role within a corporate environment (minimally 3 years)
• Exceptional time management, problem-solving and oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience applying DEIR principles into recruitment practice
• Demonstrated experience / capability working with multiple leaders (of varying levels, from associate managers to Senior VP's) in developing and managing recruitment strategies and searches
• The above points acquired through a combination of various work experience and related education--minimally in possession of a Bachelor's Degree within a relevant discipline.

Bonus Points:

• Relevant Certifications, Licenses and Memberships related to Recruitment / Human Resources

You are:

• A relationship builder – you are able to adapt your interpersonal skills to various target audiences and are proactive in starting & developing key relationships in all relevant sectors
• A subject-matter expert – you possess significant knowledge in your functional area and ensure to keep updated with the most relevant developments in your space
• A solid researcher – you are resourceful and utilize the tools at your disposal to discover solutions, practices and knowledge that will assist you and your recruitment efforts
• A Project Manager – you can shift from big-picture to detail effortlessly and use your planning & organizational skills to achieve multiple objectives in a logical sequence.
• An Excellent Communicator – you use your written, spoken & interpersonal skills to communicate potentially complex material effectively to your target audiences.

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

The salary range for the role is $64,500 to $96,500 and a candidate’s offer is likely to be up to the mid-point of the role ($80,500). The upper half of the salary range is typically reserved for individuals who have demonstrated consistent strong performance in the role and possess a high level of job knowledge and skill.

As a member of the Personal and Business Banking Team, you’ll work in a fast-paced Banking Center and use your knowledge of financial services products to help clients with their day-to-day banking needs. As a Client Service Representative, whether it’s answering questions, assisting with transactions, or proactively connecting clients with the right team members, you’ll be the first line of support as clients work towards their financial goals. You’re flexible to work our banking centre hours which may include evenings and weekends. To help deliver a great client experience, you’re flexible to work at multiple banking centres within a reasonable travel distance. 

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time.

How you'll succeed

• Client engagement - Help clients manage their accounts and products. Focus on the client experience and make interactions meaningful. Connect clients to the right CIBC team members who can help them reach their goals.
• Problem solving - Listen, ask questions, and put yourself in the client’s shoes. Act like an owner by taking accountability for client issues, and know when to lean on others to create a better solution together.
• Leveraging technology - Become a technology expert. Share your knowledge by introducing clients to our mobile banking applications, helping them to better manage their banking needs.

Who you are

• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it’s the right thing to do.
• You’re goal oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.
• You’re passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity.
• You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge. You have a strong sense of curiosity.
• You engage with your heart and mind. You care about people and respect different perspectives. You listen to and learn from the experiences of others.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

time left to applyEnd Date: October 8, 2024 (13 days left to apply)

Job Location

Sidney-2339 Beacon Ave

Weekly Hours

15

Skills

Client Issue Resolution, Client Service, Customer Experience (CX), Digital Literacy, Empathy (Inactive), Financial Products, Interpersonal Communication, Standards Compliance, Transaction Services

The opportunity

Professional Administration. Individual & Integrated Team Support.

To provide professional administrative support to the BC Banking Region while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. This position plays an integral role in ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in key support and administrative processes for the regions ensuring a positive and supportive team environment while providing excellent service to team members and clients. This includes general administrative support for the regional leadership teams, including expense, invoice and travel management, support for team activities, on premise admin support, assistance with budget tracking, meeting and communication support, and other coordination duties as required.

Specific accountabilities

• Receive incoming invoices, validate to budget detail and prepare payment coding instruction details for Accounts Payable, ensuring the proper signatory authorizations are obtained.

• Setting up contracts and blanket purchase orders for contract services.

• General budget tracking, as required.

• Support leaders with timely and accurate expense management (personal expenses and corporate expenses).

• Coordinate facility services, including seating/office plans, repair or maintenance, key/lock management, procurement of new furnishings

• Booking of rooms and organizing meetings for department level as required

• Other administrative duties, as assigned inclusive of: minute-taking, filing, invoicing, ordering office supplies at the discretion of business leaders

• Coordinates all travel/meeting arrangements and booking for the leadership team

• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence per leader direction, as required.

• Manage travel requirements as assigned including airfare, and accommodations in line with CWB group travel policy. Support expense claim management process, as required.

• Receive incoming/forwarded phone calls in a professional manner, taking and distributing messages.

• Ordering and maintaining stationary supplies and supply room

• Capture and input information, both for presentation and storage, into the appropriate software

• Coordinating tasks within the department as assigned (e.g., ordering lunches, consolidating data, etc.)

• Other administrative duties, as assigned inclusive of: meeting arrangements, minute-taking, filing, invoicing, meeting bookings, ordering office and kitchen supplies, mail runs and distribution of the daily mail

• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee information and leader interactions.

• Prepare and regularly review annual goals and career development plan with manager/supervisor

• Promote cooperation and commitment within the CWB Group towards the attainment of common goals enabling productive group interactions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education

Some post-secondary education and/or learning courses preferred

Professional Experience

Minimum 3-year administrative experience

Personal Competencies

• Portray a team player and a “can do” and proactive attitude at all times

• Excellent administrative and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize job responsibilities and manage high volumes of information effectively, particularly as this role supports multiple leaders at once

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel

• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically and professionally at all times

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with management, staff, and clients to enhance professionalism and productivity

• Ability to execute role tasks with a high degree of confidentiality and professional discretion.

• Strong and highly flexible, solid interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment

• Good analytical skills with strong attention to detail

• Clearly conveys information using the tools necessary, engaging the audience to ensure the message is delivered and understood, creating a positive first impression with confidence and respect

• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

• Follows policies and procedures when completing tasks

• Takes personal responsibility

Why work with us?  

Your success is our obsession! And our award-winning culture & benefits back it up. 
 
Proudly recognized by Great Place to Work® in 2024 as one of Canada’s top 50 Best Workplaces & member of Waterstone Human Capital’s Most Admired Corporate CulturesTM Hall of Fame.  

Wellness matters. We offer an award-winning benefits package that includes: 

• Hybrid work environments 

• Everyday flexibility 

• Generous company-funded health coverage 

• Health care spending account 

• A flexible wellness program 

• generous time-away options to unplug, rest & recover  

Career development. We commit to our employees’ development and help them reach their professional goals with: 

Organization wide coaching services 

• Mentorship 

• Education support & training programs  

Bring your whole self to work. Inclusion is a journey requiring practice & experience to result in a powerful outcome. Your perspective matters & voice will be heard. Find community within the CWB family in our employee represented groups.  

#LI-NB1   

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End Date: October 7, 2024 (11 days left to apply)

Main Purpose and Function

Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst - Corporate Support, the Financial Analyst is a strategic finance partner to a range of corporate support service groups including Finance & Supply Chain Management, Legal Services, City Clerks, the City Manager’s office, Human Resources, Mayor and Council and Office of the Chief Safety Officer. The Financial Analyst is a key point of contact for strategic financial decision making for these groups. This includes understanding the financial implications of decisions, long-term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Budgeting, Reporting, Forecasting and Operational Support
• Strategic financial advice and decision support
• Explain monthly actual financial results and forecast future results
• Link department strategies and City priorities to the budget
• Works with City-wide FP&A, Financial Services, Supply Chain and other stakeholders to provide capital budget management support

• Provides financial and budget management support to the operations group with shopping cart approval processes and prepares financial summaries for bid committee reports for contract management

• Sets up WBS numbers in SAP for approved capital project and creates orders for Project Managers to support with capital project budget management and monitoring
• Assists Management in developing and analyzing business cases for proposed projects, including cost benefit analysis to justify spending proposal and quantifies impact on budgets and forecasts
• Develops and maintains all necessary financial models
• Assists with development and review of financial and administrative policies including recommending and validating appropriate funding sources
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline
• A professional accounting designation such as CA, CGA or CMA or MBA with a combination of experience and education related to the requirements of the position
• Minimum 4 - 5 years post designation experience in budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and accounting
• Strong financial systems experience preferably within an ERP environment - experience with financial modules of SAP would be an asset
• Strong financial modelling and business case analysis experience
• Good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to local government including PSAB
• Experience with preparing presentations for Senior Management
• Formal reporting writing experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of finance, and business concepts
• Strong business acumen and capability to link finance to the business
• Demonstrated ability to make sound judgements on a wide variety of decisions in complex situations with no established precedents
• Developed financial modelling and excel skills
• Real Estate knowledge and experience is considered an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Problem-solving and issue resolution skills in a complex business environment
• Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, confidentiality, tact and diplomacy
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts in simple terms

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Finance & Supply Chain Mgmt (1150) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: November 2024 

Position End Date: June 2025 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-080: $97032 to $121294 per annum

Application Close: September 29, 2024

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 2 years

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to change diapers, ensuring infants’ comfort and hygiene
• The candidates should be able to follow parents’ lead with toilet training, supporting children during this transition
• The candidates should be able to sterilize bottles and prepare formulas, maintaining proper feeding practices
• The candidates should be able to assume full responsibility for the household in the absence of parents, managing tasks effectively
• The candidates should be able to bathe, dress, and feed infants and children, providing attentive care
• The candidates should be able to discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents, maintaining consistency in behavior management
• The candidates should be able to instruct children in personal hygiene and social development, promoting healthy habits and interactions
• The candidates should be able to maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home, ensuring children’s well-being
• The candidates should be able to organize activities such as games and outings for children, fostering engagement and fun
• The candidates should be able to prepare and serve nutritious meals, supporting children’s dietary needs
• The candidates should be able to prepare infants and children for rest periods, ensuring a calm and comfortable environment
• The candidates should be able to supervise and care for children, ensuring their safety and developmental needs are met
• The candidates should be able to help children with homework, providing guidance and support for their learning

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

Main Purpose & Function 
The Electrical Technician I will perform detailed technical work including designing, estimating, inspecting, providing technical reviews, ordering materials, developing project scope and coordinating projects related to City's electrical and communication infrastructure and within responsibilities of Traffic, Electrical Operations and Design – Electrical Design department.

The regular work hours for this position are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday. This position is based in National Works Yard, 701 National Avenue. The successful candidate may be required to adjust shifts and change locations as per operational needs.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions (street lighting, traffic signals, power distribution, communication systems etc.) that meet all applicable codes, standards and regulations.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections or technical investigations to collect data for engineering projects.
• Liaison with internal and external customers, other City divisions/departments, electricians, superintendents, civil crews, project coordinators/managers, consultants, various Business Improvement Associations and general public.
• Provide estimates for construction (labor and material) using in-house software.
• Perform development reviews (for off-site scope) and utilities reviews
• Perform night inspections and attend public meetings as required.
• Provide support for Organizational Quality Management (OQM) program compliance activities such as document control, quality control, process improvement and field reviews.
• Review work of draftspersons and other technicians.
• Perform other administrative and technical functions in support of engineering activities as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of the twelfth school grade supplemented by either completion of electrical apprenticeship or recognized electrical technician courses/program.
• Considerable experience as an electrical designer or electrical technologist, electrician or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in street lighting design and traffic signal design will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, AGI32, Word, Excel and ETAP is considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), City of Vancouver Design Guidelines and Construction Standards, Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD), the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) specifications and the Uniform Traffic Control Device (UTCD) standards, and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) of North America standards and lighting simulation.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and theory of electricity and electronics and their practical applications.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work efficiently.
• Ability to estimate labour/material costs for complex projects.
• Ability to prepare, read, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to direct and supervise the work of subordinates engaged in technical field and office duties.
• Ability to perform research tasks and compile statistical and narrative reports as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all internal/external stakeholders and the public.
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations with tact.

Driver’s License and Record Checks:

• A current and valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License or higher and a Satisfactory National Safety Code driving record
  • 3 years accumulation of no more than 1 preventable work related driving or equipment operating accident in any single year
  • Employees who do not demonstrate a satisfactory driving record will have their application reviewed in more detail
• Candidates must attach the following records and satisfy the City’s driving requirements to be considered for this role:
  • ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) for the past 3 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
  • Insurance & Claims History for the past 3 years (no more than 14 days prior to this posting)
• If you have less than three years driving experience in BC, out of province/country abstract and claims history for the past 3 years must be provided

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: IBEW Tech & Ins 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: November 2024 

Position End Date: October 2026 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-100: $41.34 to $48.96 per hour

Application Close: September 24, 2024