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Position Summary

This position is responsible for developing, executing, maintaining, and analyzing communications tactics for City of Regina Departments. This position works as part of the Communications & Engagement team and primarily fulfills the roles of content creation and channel management. This position reports to the Digital Strategy Advisor.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Create, monitor, and update content for a broad variety of communications channels to both external and internal audiences to execute communications strategies and help tell the City of Regina story. Measure effectiveness of City messaging and campaigns through analytics reports of the City’s digital assets
• Maintain the City’s Intranet platform and content to effectively share information with employees.
• Support client departments with digital best practice knowledge in communications tools and techniques.
• Train client departments on digital tools as required
• Support digital accessibility requirements to maintain Regina.ca’s WCAG 2.0 standing; lead and train Communications team and client departments to ensure adherence in digital campaigns.
• Coordinate and assist with special events and other corporate projects.
• Assist with media relations, including facilitating media requests, coordinating media events, and arranging media interviews.
• Prepare briefing notes, remarks, and other communication documents for members of City Council and City Administration.
• Coordinate and assist with special events and other corporate projects.
• Create e-mails, digital links, landing, and splash pages to assist in marketing efforts.
• Write and edit newsletters, emails, and other communications as assigned.
• Perform related work as required.

Key Qualifications

• Typically, the knowledge, skills and abilities required are obtained through completion of a University Degree in Journalism (or similar program) or a two-year diploma in Public Relations and three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a Communications environment, or an equitable combination of education and experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service-focused
• Excellent writing skills with an emphasis on writing for web and social media
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines on time
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly driven and results-oriented
• Experience with social media platforms
• Familiarity with website management software, email solution providers and online survey platforms

Under supervision of the Recreation Technician 8 and 10, this position performs lifeguard duties and provides instructional lessons in accordance with the health and safety procedures and standards established and/or adopted by the City of Saskatoon.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides instruction using effective and appropriate teaching methodology and safe participant procedures for aquatic programs.
• Prepares lesson plans for swimming lessons according to instructional standards.
• Completes worksheets, takes attendance, and completes participant progress reports.
• Safeguards public admission and rental group activities and responds to emergency situations according to standards.
• Participates in the in-service training programs established to maintain fitness levels and lifeguard standards.
• Maintains a hazard-free, clean, and safe pool and work area.
• Provides education to participants and the public about safety in and around the water, e.g. bulletin boards, handouts and tours.
• Conducts daily safety checks of play equipment, emergency first aid equipment, and performs daily water tests.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training & Experience Requirements

• Grade 10 education
• Possession of the following valid qualifications:
  • Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Certification (Pool Option),
  • CPR Level C
  • Red Cross Standard First Aid or Aquatic Emergency Care Award; and
  • Lifesaving Instructor Certification is considered an asset.
  • Six month's related experience instructing and as a lifeguard preferred.

 

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Knowledge of current lifeguard techniques, including first aid and emergency procedures, and instructional techniques, methods, and practices.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, peers, supervisor, and the public.
• Ability to demonstrate skills and techniques required and maintain fitness level necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with supervisor, staff, and the public.
• Ability to apply theory to practical learning situations.
• Ability to evaluate and adjust lesson plans to meet the participant needs.
• Ability to work the assigned, designated participant group.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and provide direction during emergency situations.

Requires Security Check

Additional Requirements

Hours will vary based on availability and operational needs.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Storekeeper, this position performs warehousing and material salvaging duties and assists the Storekeeper, as required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receives, unpacks, inspects and stores goods in the proper location.
• Issues material from stores and enters transactions into a computerized system.
• Counts inventory.
• Performs maintenance and cleaning duties in inventory stores and yards areas.
• Reclaims useable material from salvage. 
• Performs building operations and grounds functions, as required.
• Loads and unloads all types of material.
• Follows security procedures for building and inventory.
• Assists with the installation and relocation of fixtures, furnishings and equipment.
• Assists Utility Worker II, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training Requirements: 

• Grade 12 education.
• Two years’ related warehousing experience, including experience working with a computerized inventory system and operating a heavy forklift.
• Successful completion, within six months after date of hire, of a recognized forklift safety training certification program.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
   

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: 

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of stock-keeping and material handling.
• Knowledge of standard stock items.
• Ability to operate a large forklift and associated equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with carriers, contractors and civic employees.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties and to work outside under varying weather conditions.
• Skill in the operation of a computer with applicable software.
   

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Storekeeper, this position performs warehousing and material salvaging duties and assists the Storekeeper, as required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receives, unpacks, inspects and stores goods in the proper location.
• Issues material from stores and enters transactions into a computerized system.
• Counts inventory.
• Performs maintenance and cleaning duties in inventory stores and yards areas.
• Reclaims useable material from salvage. 
• Performs building operations and grounds functions, as required.
• Loads and unloads all types of material.
• Follows security procedures for building and inventory.
• Assists with the installation and relocation of fixtures, furnishings and equipment.
• Assists Utility Worker II, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training Requirements: 

• Grade 12 education.
• Two years’ related warehousing experience, including experience working with a computerized inventory system and operating a heavy forklift.
• Successful completion, within six months after date of hire, of a recognized forklift safety training certification program.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
   

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: 

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of stock-keeping and material handling.
• Knowledge of standard stock items.
• Ability to operate a large forklift and associated equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with carriers, contractors and civic employees.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties and to work outside under varying weather conditions.
• Skill in the operation of a computer with applicable software.
   

Under the supervision of the Access Transit Supervisor, this position provides safe, courteous and accessible door to door shared ride special needs transportation service to persons who, because of a permanent or temporary physical or cognitive disability, are unable to use the regular transit service with safety and dignity.

Duties & Responsibilities

Typical Duties

• Operates an accessible bus in a competent, safe and courteous manner in a variety of conditions and in accordance with all policies and procedures.
• Receives, interprets and applies information and schedule direction from booking and scheduling staff.
• Collects fares and provides passengers with service and policy information.
• Assists passengers to and from the bus, boarding and exiting the vehicle and ensures their safety.
• Performs safety checks.
• Reports all operational problems, such as delays and mechanical problems, according to established procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Abilities And Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the City of Saskatoon geography.
• Thorough knowledge of scheduling and dispatching procedures.
• Knowledge of, and empathy with, the transportation needs of persons with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to participate effectively as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public.
• Demonstrated ability to organize tasks and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and manage conflicts in a positive and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public, other professionals in various fields, co-workers and civic officials.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.

Education, Training And Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 education.
• Three years’ experience in public transportation service delivery including two years customer service experience.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 4 Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

Requires Security Check

Additional Requirements

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Financial Services Branch is responsible for the overall delivery of financial services to all City departments, Boards, Commissions and Agencies, ensuring that the financial support requirements and financial processing are delivered in a timely, meaningful manner. Services include budget development and monitoring, financial analysis, project management support, financial reporting both internal and external, financial compliance, financial advice and accounting requirements. The Account Management units develop strategic business partnerships and deliver integrated, seamless, value-added and “one-stop-shop” financial support to their client departments to meet on-going and evolving operational requirements of the assigned lines of business.

You provide financial management information, advice, guidance and reporting to client management and staff, oversee the compilation, submission and monitoring of grant applications, support the client's involvement with cost sharing programs/other revenue producing programs/other agreements, and implement/ensure adherence to sound financial controls.

You also: participate in the preparation and maintenance of clients’ Operating and Capital Budgets; provide support to management for their presentations to various budget review/approval committees; participate in the preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual/ad hoc consolidated financial statements and reports; provide input into policy and best practices reviews/development, improved client services and accounting procedures/systems; participate in Performance Measurement initiatives; coordinate the activities of Financial Officers and other assigned staff; provide audit support; and perform other related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Business, Commerce or related field. Completion of 2 years towards a recognized accounting designation (CPA) is an asset.

Minimum of 5 years of related and progressively responsible experience in financial management, including financial analyses, budgets and accounting.

KNOWLEDGE

• Acquired knowledge of the City organization, financial policies and procedures
• Possess an understanding of the interrelationship between the Clients’ organization/business lines/client base, operational priorities and direction and City operations, processes and reporting activities
• Possess an understanding of corporate information management systems, including those used for financial budgeting, tracking, accounting and reporting
• Possess knowledge of relevant SAP modules and an understanding of maintenance management systems and/or other client software, and their interface with SAP
• Knowledge of financial controls and processes and financial processes relating to contracted work
• Knowledge of relevant special funding programs/grants available to the City from other levels of government
• Processes for budget development and monitoring
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to work independently, with minimum supervision, and collaboratively with all staff as part of a team
• Possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, initiate, organize and prioritize own work and to deal effectively with multiple demands conflicting priorities, pressures, and deadlines
• Able to understand/appreciate the technical complexities and diversities of the work in order to provide financial management support
• Able to provide functional supervision to other assigned employees, scheduling and coordinating work activities and providing instruction/guidance
• Able to research, analyze and evaluate financial/budgetary issues, interpret data, make decisions, develop appropriate solutions and formulate recommendations
• Able to identify financial tracking and reporting requirements and provide user input to systems enhancements
• Able to administer regulations, laws, and financial/administrative policies/procedures
• Able to work collaboratively and to bring conflicting points of view to consensus
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess advanced computer literacy in MS Office Suite in a windows environment, including use of intra/internet
• Able to use Corporate SAP modules/system and work with other advanced computer applications or software used by the client group(s) analytical and attentive to detail
• Able to exercise discretion and confidentiality
• Flexible and adaptable to deal with shifting priorities
• Able to demonstrate sound judgement
• Able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy
• Possess initiative and self-motivation
• Possess a strong customer service orientation
• Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance