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Job Classification Title SUPERVISOR CONTRACTS TNDRS & PAYMENTS TW

Requisition # 2130045X
Division - Toronto Water
Section - Operational Support
Work Location - METRO HALL, 55 JOHN ST
Job Stream - Business Operations
Job Type - Permanent, Full-Time
Salary/Rate $84,666.40 - $99,481.20 / Year
Hours of Work (bi-weekly) 70.00

Shift Information
Wage Grade - 6.5
Affiliation - Non-Union
Job Code (PSG) - TM2239
Number of Positions Open - 1
Posting Date - 08-May-2015
Expiry Date - 22-May-2015

Job Description
Reporting to the Manager of Capital Works Delivery for Toronto Water, the Supervisor - Contracts Tenders and Payments will supervise the provision of contract support services, including procurement, contract administration, payment, archival and clerical support.

Major Responsibilities:
•Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
•Supervises, motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, and continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
•Supervises the day to day operation of all assigned staff, including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work. Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests. Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments, hears grievances and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
•Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
•Acts as the Division’s principal liaison with the Procurement and Materials Management Division (PMMD), Insurance & Risk Management and Legal Services staff on matters related to tender calls and requests for proposals, and the execution of the corresponding contracts and agreements.
•Supervises the preparation of call documents for the procurement of professional services and construction services, including construction tender documents, Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Requests for Quotations (RFQ). Reviews tender submissions. Prepares documents for and coordinates the award of contracts. Prepares and processes progress payments for construction contracts, payments for invoices and operating expenditures. Ensures that all appropriate holdbacks are retained. Manages these documents for storage and archival purposes.
•Ensures that contractual obligations and City policies and procedures related to payments are met in accordance with construction contracts and consultant agreements.
•Ensures the provision and tracking of lien searches in compliance with the Construction Lien Act.
•Liaises and follows up with Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Purchasing & Materials Management, Legal and other City staff with respect to claims, and litigation issues on contracts, and to ensure that all required approvals and permits are obtained.
•Provides payment support services to divisional operating units for capital works programs.
•Provides analysis and reports on various responsibilities and implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures for the unit.
•Supports and promotes the Division's vision, strategic plan and change initiatives through leadership, participation, communication with direct reports and application of functional policy.
•Develops and manages client and stakeholder expectations and relationships through effective service agreements, communication and monitoring of commitments and obligations.
•Represents the Division/Cluster/Corporation at a variety of meetings with clients, stakeholders and service providers.

Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Considerable experience in the procurement of construction and professional services; contract preparation, execution and administration; and project cost control and accounting.
2. Considerable experience in the tender preparation of construction documents, requests for proposals for professional services assignments, request for quotations, and the execution of the corresponding contracts and agreements.
3. Considerable experience in the preparation, scheduling, processing, tracking and reporting of progress payments for construction contracts and payments for invoices for professional services contracts; and the application, tracking and release of appropriate holdbacks.
4. Considerable experience with financial reporting processes, including budget preparation and control, expenditure forecasting, preparation and interpretation of financial reports; and reporting on key performance indicators.
5. Experience in supervising the day to day operations of all assigned staff in a unionized environment.
6. Ability to prepare financial statements and invoices for cost recovery on construction and professional services contracts as well as prepare year-end liability statements and account reconciliation.
7. Ability to work in a highly demanding work environment with many competing priorities and deadlines.
8. Ability to interact and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization and to forge solid internal and external relationships with clients.
9. Excellent leadership, results management and change management skills.
10. Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, negotiating and problem-solving skills.
11. Ability to establish effective and strong working relationships and trust with multiple stakeholders, including staff, client divisions, outside agencies, politicians and other orders of government.
12. Ability to motivate a diverse workforce, promote and foster effective teamwork and establish excellence in a customer service-oriented environment.
13. Familiarity with Federal and Provincial regulations and requirements, including the Construction Lien Act as well as contract law.
14. Knowledge of relevant employment legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, the Human Rights Act, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Work for the City you love

Toronto is Canada’s largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, we are a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture, and are proud to be the Host City for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. Join the award-winning Toronto Public Service as a Supervisor - Contracts, Tenders & Payments within our Toronto Water Division.

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Work Location    545 COMMISSIONERS ST
Job Stream    Project Management
Job Type    Permanent, Full-Time
Salary/Rate    $84,666.40 - $99,481.20 / Year
Posting Date    08-May-2015
Expiry date    22-May-2015

Work for the City you love

Toronto is Canada’s largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, we are a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture, and are proud to be the Host City for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. Join the award-winning Toronto Public Service as a Project Manager within our Toronto Water Division.

Job Description
As a member of the Operational Support Team, the Project Manager is responsible for providing project management and technical expertise supporting Toronto Water's core businesses, including Capital Works Program delivery related to Toronto Water's facilities, linear assets, electrical, mechanical, process control and information technology systems. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for providing technical expertise and project management skills, controlling time, scope, budget and facility impacts for assigned Toronto Water Capital Projects.

•Responsible for participating in and carrying out varied assignments within a broad field of Municipal infrastructure design and construction.
•Manages and provides leadership for assigned projects from inception to completion. Assesses funding, schedule, scope requirements, develops Terms of Reference, fully defines project deliverables and manages change conditions. Ensures effective teamwork, communication, high standards of work quality, organizational performance, documentation and continuous learning.
•Oversees and evaluates the work performance of external service providers with respect to quality, timeline, cost and completion of required tasks. Finalizes contract payments, implements quality control/quality assurance, and ensures project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budgets.
•Prepares estimates to assist in preparation of capital budget.
•Leads project teams and supervises/directs project team members, consultants and contractors. Provides specialized design services, technical advice and expertise to support the units of the Division/Cluster/Corporation. Modifies established guidelines, standards and processes, devises new approaches, applies existing criteria in innovative ways and draws conclusions from comparative situations.
•Identifies, evaluates and provides technical expertise and recommendations for the resolution of issues with assigned projects. Ensures compliance within guidelines by acting as a signing authority.
•Participates at meetings with the public, stakeholders and councillors. Acts as a technical specialist at project and organizational meetings with planners, administrators, contractors and other external service providers as well as at hearings, court proceedings, grievances and arbitrations and other tribunals.
•Reviews drawings, purchasing documents and specifications prepared by staff, contractors and consultants.
•Assists with the preparation of Committee and Council reports, presentations, purchasing documents, contract plans, specifications and estimates.
•Evaluates proposals and/or bids and makes recommendations for award of contracts.
•Secures permits and approvals as required from external agencies.
•Maintains relationships with councillors, the public, consultants, government agencies, developers, suppliers and contractors relative to the position’s responsibilities.
•Analyzes business processes and related data to enable continuous improvement and control measures for quality, efficiency and effectiveness of services. Formulates recommendations.
•Reviews and analyzes new technologies and best practices for utilization in existing or future service requirements.
•Ensures the proper maintenance of all required documentation and produces or supervises the production of such documents.
•Performs site inspections and condition assessments for construction projects.
•Participates in studies, analyses, surveys and research, and helps develop effective solutions for complex problems while controlling measures for quality, efficiency and effectiveness of services.
•Establishes and maintains linkages to other units in the City to co-ordinate input and ensure effective partnership.
•Promotes standardization relating to project administration, documentation, processes and technical design.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
1. Project Management experience in an Engineering environment related to the Job Summary.
2. Experience applying the principles of Engineering related to the Job Summary.
3. Knowledge of Legislation related to the position, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
4. Ability to provide work direction to staff and an understanding of modern principles and practices of management and management controls.
5. Interpersonal and team skills with the ability to collaborate and work effectively with staff, contractors, colleagues, elected officials, consultants, developers, and other internal and external clients and stakeholders.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all organizational levels.
7. Ability to effectively communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
8. Proficiency in the use of general computer software, including Microsoft Windows 7 and Office 2013.
9. Possession of an Ontario Certified Engineering Technologist and Technician (OCETT) Certificate would be an asset.
10. Possession of PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) would be an asset.
11. Requires a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence and daily access to a vehicle to travel to various work locations and construction sites in a timely and efficient manner.

You must also have:
•Excellent report writing, communication (oral and written), presentation and interpersonal skills to deal effectively throughout all levels of the organization, and with political representatives, consultants, contractors and the public.
•Proven ability to lead effective project teams using negotiation and conflict resolution skills, and develop collaborative internal and external business relationships.
•Proven to be an action oriented, innovative and flexible individual with a proven track record of initiating and managing multiple projects.
•Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and manage capital project teams and staff.
•Strong knowledge of various standards and legislation such as Ontario Building Code, National Fire Code, National Fire Protection Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Clean Water Act, Ministry of the Environment Regulations and other relevant codes and regulations.
•Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices in the water and wastewater treatment, collection and distribution industry.
•Excellent conceptual, analytical, and problem solving skills.
•Ability to work under pressure and prioritize activities to meet tight deadlines.
•Commitment to customer service, performance quality, and continuous improvement.
•Knowledge and ability to use computerized project tracking software.
•Ability to work days, afternoons and nights, including weekends, and perform other shift work as required.

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Professor, Civil Engineering Technician / Technology Programs
Competition # 81-15

Department: Engineering and Environmental Technologies
Campus: Barrie
Classification: Academic
Salary Range: As per the Academic Collective Agreement
Status: Full-Time
Effective Date: August 2015

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Engineering and Environmental Technologies academic area is seeking a full-time Professor for the Civil Engineering Technician and Technology programs. As a faculty member at Georgian College you will have the opportunity to apply your passion for teaching and share your rich industry experience by creating a supportive and effective learning environment which allows students to achieve their full academic potential. Duties include but are not limited to:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Designing, updating and delivering a wide variety of courses in the Civil Engineering Technician and Technology programs
• Defining / evaluating / validating program and course learning outcomes
• Ensuring program and course curricula are current, relevant and reflective of best practices in the field by participating in community organizations and professional associations and other scholarly activities
• Designing appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and evaluating student progress and achievement
• Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment which supports the diversity of our students’ cultures, educational backgrounds and learning styles.
• Participating in department, portfolio / school and college-wide activities / task groups as required
• Developing alternative delivery strategies, and online course development and teaching, as required
• Working in a collaborative, collegial manner both within the department and across the college
• Fulfilling responsibilities as defined in the Academic Employees Collective Agreement

QUALIFICATIONS: Required:
• A Master’s degree in civil engineering OR licensed or eligible for licensure as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in the province of Ontario (Civil Engineering)
• A minimum of five years’ experience with engineering design and development, including, specifically, municipal works, highways, and estimation
• Construction experience including design and management of municipal infrastructure and works
• Previous teaching experience at a postsecondary level and/or adult training experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Proven ability to contribute to, and work in, a positive team environment and to foster the same in their students
• Commitment to life-long learning
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations
• Computer literacy: Microsoft Office Suite, construction design and estimating applications, AutoCAD, Civil 3-D, project management software

Additional Asset / Preferred:
• Direct work experience in the Province of Ontario in the areas of municipal works, highways and estimation
• Ph.D in related field considered an asset
• Experience with online course development and / or online teaching
• An excellent record of performance meeting student learning needs (ie performance evaluations)
• Experience in all of the following: curriculum development, a variety of delivery strategies, adult learning methodologies, academic advising, and student success strategies
• Computer literacy: Learning Management System / Web Delivery Software (i.e. Blackboard) and Student Information Systems
• The skills, knowledge and ability to teach in more than one subject or related program area

*Note: Applicants selected for an interview may be required to present a teaching lesson during the interview and / or present a professional portfolio.

Closes: June 2, 2015

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The Design and Construction Division of our Transportation & Environmental Services Department has up to two full-time opportunities for civil engineering technologists with knowledge of contract law, other relevant legislation, and construction methods.

As a Project Manager – Transportation Engineering, you will plan, design, and manage the provision of engineering services in the construction and rehabilitation of transportation-related facilities, including roads, bridges, sewers, watermains and airport infrastructure.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
To assume the role of Project Manager – Transportation Engineering, you will have the following profile:
•Theoretical knowledge of civil engineering normally acquired through the attainment of a Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, with experience in engineering design, construction methods, contract administration and law, and budget preparation and monitoring, in a project management environment.
•Eligibility for membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists.
•Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Lien Act, Environmental Protection Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Ontario Provincial Standards, Canadian Standards, Ministry of the Environment and Energy guidelines, contract law and other relevant legislation.
•Proven skills in the use of a personal computer and related software, such as MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
•Knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) applications.
•Communication and human relations skills in order to direct and guide contractors, consultants and staff, co-ordinate project requirements, and participate as an effective team member.
•Ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.
•Ability to write project correspondence, reports, contracts, agreements and project definition reports for consultants, contractors, committees, Regional and area municipal councils, staff, media and the public where applicable.
•Ability to read and interpret policy and procedure manuals, engineering and technical work-related journals, design specifications, contracts, reports, legal documents and memos.
•Ability to prepare written and visual materials for public drop-in centres, open houses and formal public meetings in accordance with the EA approval process and Act.
•Ability to conduct presentations to Committees, area municipalities and Councils, including open houses and formal meetings attended by media and the public, and respond directly to public inquiries.

Making a Difference – Every Day.

The Region of Waterloo serves a vibrant, diverse community of more than 560,000 people across three cities and four townships in the Greater Golden Horseshoe area of Southern Ontario. Committed to service, integrity, respect, collaboration and innovation, our focus is on inspiring community trust by delivering quality services to our residents while creating a positive, inclusive work environment that leverages the full potential of a talented, skilled and diverse workforce.

Closes: May 29, 2015

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Up to two full-time positions are available within the Design and Construction Division of our Transportation & Environmental Services Department, for engineers with project management experience and knowledge of relevant legislation, including contract law.

As a Senior Project Manager – Transportation Engineering, you will plan, design, manage and authorize the provision of engineering services in the construction and rehabilitation of transportation-related facilities, including roads, bridges, transit and airport infrastructure. You will coordinate the consultant selection process, review and negotiate work plans and budgets with consultants, determine and negotiate the necessary approvals for all projects, provide construction oversight to assess work quality and progress, as well as guide in-house technical and clerical staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
To assume the role of Senior Project Manager – Transportation Engineering, you will have the following profile:
•Advanced theoretical knowledge of engineering normally acquired through the attainment of a degree in Applied Science, with practical knowledge of engineering and construction methods and administration, contract law and budget preparation and monitoring, attained in a project management environment.
•Membership or eligibility for membership as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Professional Engineers Ontario.
•Knowledge of the Regional Official Plan, Regional Transportation Master Plan, Planning Act, Highway Traffic Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Lien Act, Environmental Protection Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Ontario Provincial Standards, Canadian Standards, Ministry of the Environment and Energy guidelines, contract law and other relevant legislation.
•Computer skills using software such as MS Office, AutoCADD, VISSIM, and Synchro.
•Communication and human relations skills in order to guide contractors, consultants and staff, co-ordinate and negotiate project requirements, and participate as an effective team member.
•Ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.
•Ability to write project correspondence, reports, contracts, agreements and project definition reports for contractors, consultants, committees, Regional and area municipal councils, staff, media and the public where applicable.
•Ability to read and interpret policy and procedure manuals, engineering and technical work-related journals, design specifications, contract, reports, legal documents and memos.
•Ability to prepare and present written and visual materials for public drop-in centres, open houses and formal public meetings in accordance with the EA approval process and Act, conduct presentations to Committees, area municipalities and Councils, hold open houses and formal meetings for the media and the public, and respond directly to public inquiries.

Making a Difference – Every Day.

The Region of Waterloo serves a vibrant, diverse community of more than 560,000 people across three cities and four townships in the Greater Golden Horseshoe area of Southern Ontario. Committed to service, integrity, respect, collaboration and innovation, our focus is on inspiring community trust by delivering quality services to our residents while creating a positive, inclusive work environment that leverages the full potential of a talented, skilled and diverse workforce.

In addition to offering a competitive compensation package, we have a strong focus on health and wellness, including fitness facilities and family-focused benefits.

Closes: May 29, 2015

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