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Main Purpose and Function

The Equipment Operator III is responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment involved with stump grinding. Stump grinding operations is an important and necessary role that supports the continuation of the Urban Forest. Replacement of trees can only be facilitated by preparing sites through stump grinding. Position will report directly to the Superintendent of Urban Forestry and may involve the supervision of two or more subordinates.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates and services a large stump grinder. Two units are towable, and the other one is a mounted tow behind.
• Stump grinding will occur in parks and on streets, citywide.
• Operator is required to interpret and understand the Call-One packages of information. All work with machinery impacting underground requires a Call-One and an information package identifying underground utilities.
• Operator will be responsible for completion of VanTree work orders.
• Position is a physical job, and one that requires shoveling debris from truck, or trailer and/or shovel soil and debris from ground into a truck or trailer.
• Operator will be required to remove wood debris from sites as part of completion of the stump removal.
• Operator will be required to operate a chainsaw or reciprocating saw to sever large roots or cut stumps below grade
• Operator will be working in conjunction with hydrovac
• Performs related work as required

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of grade 8 supplemented by experience in the operation of equipment such as heavy road rollers and related equipment is desirable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the methods and practices employed in the operation of heavy roller equipment.
• Working knowledge of the rules of safe operation and the precautions necessary to avoid accidents when operating such equipment.
• Some knowledge of the methods, practices and tools used in servicing and making adjustments to such equipment.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral instructions.
• Skill in the operation of medium sized construction equipment.
• Interpretation and understanding of the Call-One packages of information is preferred.

Driver’s License and Record Checks:

• Applicable Driver's License and endorsements as required by the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act.

Candidates must attach the following records and satisfy the City’s driving requirements to be considered for this role:

• Copy of your five-year ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) directly from ICBC dated within 30 days of this posting
• Copy of your five-year ICBC Driver’s Claims History directly from ICBC within 30 days of this posting

**Drivers who have moved to B.C. during the past five years will be required to provide their Driver’s Abstract and Driver’s Claims History from their previous place of residence.

Application Close: February 23, 2024

At the City of Edmonton - City Operations, we strive to help our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone’s contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth and provides continuous opportunities for development.

Enjoy the fresh air and contribute to the "Way We Green" as a Labourer II in Forestry! 

As a Labourer II with the Pruning and/or the Planting team, you will brighten the lives of Edmontonians and will make a difference every day. Your duties are briefly summarised below:

• Assist Equipment Operator II's in chipping brush, stump grinding, forklift operation, delivery and hauling of various materials
• Plant trees manually and mechanically, digging and transplanting trees, including shovelling soil, digging holes, pounding metal stakes into ground and installing and removing wire around trees
• Operate and perform minor maintenance on equipment, which may include the use of chainsaws and various pruning tools
• Drive vehicles city wide, including 2 ton dump trucks
• General labour, including pulling out and carrying metal stakes, hand weeding around trees, cutting wire fencing around trees
• Provide traffic control and direction including greeting the public and providing prompt and courteous service
• Conduct job duties in a safe manner in compliance with City and Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Legislation regulations, codes, policies and competency training
• Assist Arborists to develop and maintain normal tree health and structure
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 
• Minimum 1 year experience in the tree industry. Experience can include tree planting, stump grinding and tree pruning
• Knowledge of standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of specific work assignments
• Knowledge of safety precautions and hazards involved in the assigned work 
• Possession of Emergency First Aid is an asset
• Completion of WHIMS and Chainsaw Training is an asset
• Completion of Ground Disturbance Level 2 training is an asset
• Must be physically capable of performing medium to heavy manual labour in various weather and environmental conditions, including at heights and in poor lighting 
• Ability to use hand and power tools 
• Ability to understand verbal and written communication, including interpreting work assignments and successfully interacting with the public and co-workers 
• Ability to maintain simple records, including completing task cards and work records, hand written as well as through Davey TreeKeeper 
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Possession of Air Brake (Q) endorsement will be considered an asset. Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position 
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator.  For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

Successful candidates may be eligible for recall in the 2025 season

Closing Date: Feb 23, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MST)

Main Purpose and Function

The Office Support Clerk III works independently and as part of a team. This position performs varied clerical work including work related to, but not limited to, reception, time entry, equipment maintenance, database maintenance, ordering of office supplies and a variety of clerical duties to primarily support the Social Policy team.

The position reports to the Manager, Administrative Services with direct supervision from the Admin Coordinator of Social Policy and Projects within Arts, Culture and Community Services.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Formats and proofreads Council Reports, announcements, application forms, guidelines, e-mails and other standard grant-related correspondence.
• Provides support to Council Reports authors on VanDocs and SharePoint activities; ensures submission deadlines are met; contributes contents/data for appendices if needed.
• Prepares monthly reports of RTS (Report Tracking System) information.
• Supports all administrative aspects of multiple grants streams and projects.
• Creates and edits grant application and criteria forms in Word and/or in other software/grant management systems.
• Prepares application invitations, monitors grant application intakes, e.g. managing the Social Policy Grants e-mail account, photocopying, checking for completeness of required attachments, following up and communicating with applicants;
• Maintains a database (MS Access, MS Excel or other software/grant management system), designs queries to generate statistical/analytical reports, designs forms with comments and conditions.
• Maintains conditions and key milestones, and works with planners to ensure conditions are met.
• Uses SAP to create new order numbers, initiate release of grant funding, honorariums, track grant payments (with subject to conditions), processes returned and cancelled cheques, cheque and Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) disbursements, recurring payment reports, vendor information, and other functions.
• Coordinates with Financial Services, ACCS to prepare the year-end carry forward for unpaid grants.
• Assists with the administration of grants budget, coordinates with Planners and Financial Services to maintain up-to-date budgets, including payments to-date, remaining balances and total budget per stream.
• Monitors and updates the Social Policy Grant websites to ensure that they contain up to date and timely information, and liaises with IT Web Services to maintain content.
• Develops and maintains a Social Policy grant Outlook calendar to ensure that planners are kept informed of all key grant dates, e.g. application deadlines and grant payments.
• Maintains and manages department mailboxes on regular basis.
• Organizes all grant meetings, events and workshops from booking venue/conference room, preparation of material, providing supplies, placing catering orders, to clean up.
• Liaises with the public to answer basic questions related to grant application deadlines and the application process, and forwards more complex inquiries to planners.
• Takes meeting minutes and transcribes notes for key events such as grant deliberations and other meetings consisting of City staff and/or members of the public; responds to 311 queries in relation to grants.

• Acts as the primary Departmental Time entry duties, checking staff quotas, maintaining attendance book; producing and filing time entry reports.

• Provides administrative support by answering calls, screening calls, and processing confidential information.
• Organizes community engagement meetings, events and workshops from booking venue/ conference room, preparation of material, providing supplies, placing catering orders, to clean up.
• Posts, maintains, reconciles and balances all project-related invoices including tracking in a database, follow-up with vendors, completing and submitting requests for service forms, and tracking contracts and payments using a variety of computer software and databases.
• Develops and maintains project files, codes and indices necessary for the organization and categorization of diversified and complex paper and virtual files.  Advises and assists Project Lead on contract or payment issues, discrepancies, deadlines, etc. and is responsible for following up to secure appropriate information to effect necessary adjustments.
• Provides backup support for other clerical team whenever absences coverage as required.
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

Completion of 12th Grade including or supplemented by courses in commercial and administration subjects and sound related experience in moderately complex administrative work experience, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and business math is required.
• Knowledge of modern office equipment (e.g. voicemail, scanners, multi-purpose photocopying machines, laptops, projectors, etc.) is required.
• Sound knowledge of departmental and other policies, regulations, rules, procedures and practices that relate to the position occupied or which govern worksite activities and employee behaviour.
• Advanced knowledge of software programs such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) is required.
• Working knowledge of SAP, Sharepoint and the City’s Procurement Policy as it relates to contracting and invoice.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are a necessity, as this position requires written, telephone, and tactful in-person interaction with team members and the public. 
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work assignments in order to meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and interpret oral and written instructions and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff of various civic departments and representatives of outside agencies.
• Ability to work proactively and independently within the duties/responsibilities to identify areas that need added attention or change.
• Ability to work under pressure and establish work priorities, to multi-task, and to develop and maintain effective work procedures and processes.
• Familiarity with specific CoV records management systems (e.g. VanDocs and VanRims) will be an asset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

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.

The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

Business Unit/Department: Arts Culture Community Service (1200) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: April 2024 

Position End Date: May 2025

Application Close: February 16, 2024

Data Management Specialist for provincial government agency client. Initial Term: ASAP to July 31, 2025. Target Compensation: From $85 per hour to $90 per hour, with some flexibility. Regular Work Hours: FULL TIME HOURS; standard shift is 8 am to 4 pm or 9 am to 5 pm, not including unpaid 1 hour lunch break, Monday to Friday (35.0 work hours per week). Occasional shift flexibility or additional paid time may be required, according to client business need. Work Location: Hybrid - combination of 3 days remote-based and 2 days onsite at client's downtown Toronto office (on PATH and near Union and GO Stations) and/or Mississauga office (near Hwy 403, free parking available). Tuesday is a mandatory onsite day at the Toronto location. The second mandatory onsite day may be either Wednesday or Thursday at the Mississauga location. Travel Requirements: Additional travel within GTA / Ontario to other office sites occasionally required. Responsibilities Summary: To provide life cycle management of databases and related software by contributing to establishment of user requirements, databases and related software design; integration of commercial products; software coding and enhancements; trouble-shooting; preparation of procedures; database administration; consulting; documentation; go-live planning; training; and researching commercial products. • Conduct studies, and participate in and lead project teams to design and develop databases and database systems. Collaborate with team to define database schema, develop physical databases, develop stored procedures and configure database software. • Administer database systems, including capacity planning, installation, configuration, database design, migration, performance monitoring, security, troubleshooting, as well as backup and data recovery. • Provide life cycle management of databases and database software to support products and services. • Develop procedures required for secure operation and management of databases. Perform database systems attestation to ensure compliance to set standards and requirements, and identify improvement opportunities. • Contribute to database strategy for reliable computer infrastructure, including development, implementation and optimization of data modeling; development of physical databases and stored procedures; data replication; data governance; data extraction, transformation and loading; and database administration. • Collaborate with external parties to coordinate, discuss, and develop direction, solutions, changes and recommendations on equipment, coordinated system design and operation, and issues resolution. • Additional database management, project planning and implementation, and advisory services as required. Qualifications: Education: 4-Year University Degree in relevant discipline. Preferred Work Experience: At least 8+ years of progressive, relevant experience required. Preferred Sector Experience: Should have significant familiarity with application of database systems and technology in the area of power systems and electricity markets. Team Collaboration Experience and Skills: Proven ability to work closely with others to coordinate own activities, advise on system changes and additions, and provide technical and economic advice and guidance. Technical and Language Skills Requirements: • Advanced knowledge of relational and non-relational database management systems, data analysis, database design (logical and physical) and general IT infrastructure. • Significant exposure to database and computer systems and technology within power system operations and electricity market operations, including secure operation of bulk power system, metering and market settlement, financial systems, and big data/data warehousing. • Strong technical writing skills to prepare effective reports. • Overall strong English communication skills, including business writing skills, technical writing skills and verbal presentation skills suitable to a diverse range of technical and non-technical audiences including senior leadership and technical and non-technical direct users. Task -Based Qualifications and Additional Attributes: • Demonstrated record of professional conduct and character. Responsible, reliable and works to deadlines. • Pleasant and courteous. Demonstrated commitment to client service and professional representation of the organization. • Proven ability to professionally handle confidential information and exercise good judgement in the interpretation and application of instructions and organization policy. • Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and collaboratively, and in an advisory capacity, and liaise effectively with a wide and diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. • Demonstrated team collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and engage with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders, at all levels of seniority. • Demonstrated ability to apply project management principles, methodologies and best practices. • Strong relationship management skills including client and vendor relations management, business networking, negotiation, change management and consulting/advisory skills. • Demonstrated successful experience of prioritizing work, making decisions and communicating with others within a values framework of respect, equity, anti-racism, diversity and inclusivity. Additional Requirements: • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, providing satisfactory documentation upon request. • Ability to work both remotely and onsite, abiding by organization health and safety policies. • Ability to declare personal Non-Conflict of Interest in execution of assignment responsibilities. • Provision of certification of AODA and OHSA online training course completion prior to assignment start. • Ability to complete NERC course upon request. • Satisfactory Background Checks, Technical Skills Evaluations, and Employment References. We thank all applicants for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that Marberg Staffing updates job posts regularly, and external job boards may not reflect these changes in a timely fashion. Please refer to https://marberg.com/career-portal for the most current information including salary range. Please note that Marberg Staffing only accepts applications through Indeed.ca, LinkedIn and marberg.com. Marberg is committed to supporting workplace diversity and inclusivity, to reflect the demographic profile of all Ontarians. Applications are encouraged from equity seeking groups including people of colour, Indigenous people, individuals with disabilities, and people from the LGBTQ2S community