Job Title
Water Operations Coordinator
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Job ID
309795
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
 
 
 
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
 
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
 

As a Water Operations Coordinator, you will be responsible for the coordination, documentation and administration of vehicles and equipment within Water Services. Primary duties include:

  • Coordinate approximately 500 vehicle and equipment (V&E) units including the administration of the base fleet, maintaining unit inventory lists, vehicle documentation (unit numbers, class codes, life stage, max payload, specifications, replacement planning and build.
  • Collaborate daily with Fleet & Inventory and Water Services operations staff regarding planning, procurement, maintenance, alterations, improvements, vehicle issues and lifecycle replacements.
  • Coordinate the acquisition and use of permanent and temporary Water Services V&E (signing out units, replacement units, relinquishments and build sheets).
  • Participate in budget planning and maintain decision records.
  • Ensure all V&E are safe and the best fit for the operational needs, including periodic field inspections.  Participate in vehicle safety improvement planning and implementation (such as ergonomic improvement and installation of safety devices).
  • Tracking operational hours and expenditure to ensure proper V&E usage and propose areas for improvements.
  • Maintain awareness of industry trends.
  • Liaise with vendors and suppliers.
 
Qualifications 
  • A High school diploma plus completed job related coursework such as business or fleet maintenance.
  • At least 5 years of related experience that includes a combination of: vehicle procurement, operations or maintenance; vehicle or other asset tracking and management, experience with municipal operations. 
  • A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits and no charges or suspensions pending is required.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Knowledge of Water Services vehicles is preferential.
  • Completed fleet training courses on Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Cargo Load Securement, and Air Brakes would be considered an asset.
  • You have excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • You can work both collaboratively as an effective team member as well as independently.
  • You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with diverse levels of staff, management, as well as contractors.
 
Pre-employment Requirements 
  • Must obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit.
  • Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
 
 
 
Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Water Services
Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 18 months)
Location: 625 25 Avenue SE
Compensation: Pay Grade 10 $40.08 - 53.57 per hour 
Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day 
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle. 
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week 
Audience: Internal/External 
Apply By: May 21, 2024
 
Job ID #: 309795