Director of Internal Audit

The City of Vaughan is looking for someone to lead and enhance its Internal Audit function.   Aligned with the City’s overall goals and objectives, you will bring a big picture perspective to audit and risk management.  Reporting to Council, and administratively to the City Manager, you will be guided by the Audit Charter in providing an independent, objective and professional approach to risk management, including compliance.  You will assess risk management procedures, systems integrity and management controls and provide recommendations that strike a balance with the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.  Provide leadership to your audit team and external auditors in the execution of internal audit, program and risk assessment. Ensure that the flow of information is timely and accurate.

In addition to your university degree and professional accounting designation, you have at least eight years of management experience in an audit or internal audit setting. An accomplished facilitator, negotiator and administrator, you understand the municipal government environment and are ready to excel in a jurisdiction that values both innovation and cross-functional teamwork.

To explore this opportunity further, please contact Margaret Campbell in Odgers Berndtson’s Toronto office at 416-366-1990 or margaret.campbell@odgersberndtson.ca. To be considered for this position, please submit your resume online at www.odgersberndtson.ca/en/careers/9566.

BE A CHAMPION OF VISION, CHANGE AND BEST PRACTICES

Commissioner, Strategic and Corporate Services

The City of Vaughan is establishing a new Commission of Strategic and Corporate Services and is looking for someone to lead and support the organization by creating synergies and encouraging continuous improvement and change management, strengthening the skills and capabilities of its internal units to provide the capacity that the City will need in the future to achieve service excellence for the residents of Vaughan.

Strategic thinking, change management, integration and collaborative approaches all support this transformational mandate. You will bring together your resources and the skill sets of your staff to develop expertise, knowledge and tools to support the changes that are taking place and to advocate for continuous improvement throughout the City. In addition, your customer service oriented approach will ensure that you achieve the buy-in and support throughout the organization  that will generate optimum results in strategic planning, human resources, information technology, innovation and continuous improvement, and environmental sustainability initiatives. Within your mandate to support organization wide accountability, you’ll have the perspective necessary to work with your peers to support improvements and increased efficiencies across the city’s departments.  

An accomplished leader, administrator and champion of organizational change, you have succeeded over the past ten years in the public and/or private sector by instituting best practices and inspiring your teams. Your experience and vision will help to achieve the City’s goals of staff, organizational and service excellence. Be a champion of vision, change and best practices as Vaughan becomes a world class city.   

To explore this opportunity further, please contact Amanda Bugatto in Odgers Berndtson’s Toronto office at 416-366-1990 or amanda.bugatto@odgersberndtson.ca. To be considered for this position, please submit your resume online at www.odgersberndtson.ca/en/careers/10885.  

VAUGHAN - A proud past, a progressive future!

Executive Director

The City of Vaughan is looking for someone to provide executive level support to the City Manager by monitoring and ensuring that priority initiatives move forward along with leading the external facing Economic Development and Communications departments. Executive level support shall be provided by conducting research, analysis, recommending strategies and actions and managing special projects. This role is one of integrating and managing the demands on the City Manager, ensuring that the flow of information to the City Manager is timely and accurate and monitoring progress on key initiatives.

You thrive on handling complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, mixing attention to long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands on the operations. An accomplished collaborator, you build strong and sustainable relationships which enable you to act as a liaison between the City Manager and other constituencies both internal and external. 

An accomplished leader and catalyst, you have succeeded over the past ten years in the public sector utilizing your strong collaborative, management and relationship skills. Your experience and understanding of the broad impacts of issues and your ability to move projects forward will provide the support necessary for the City Manager to focus on the City’s strategic demands. 

To be considered for this position, submit your resume to resume@vaughan.ca no later then 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012.

We have an exciting opportunity in the Planning Department
| for an experienced and motivated individual

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
 FILE 12-1013-SS

Responsible for:

Providing administrative assistance services to the Commissioner of Planning and other department staff, as required, including keyboarding/preparing reports and correspondence, managing and orgainizing meetings recognizing multiple meeting requests, compiling Committee agendas on tight timelines, researching and analyzing information as required, formatting Powerpoint presentations, maintaining attendance and activity records, establishing and maintaining departmental filing systems. Co-ordinates the Commissioner of Planning’s meetings/schedules, acts as liaison between the Commissioner and the associated departments/staff and external agencies, and responds to enquiries/complaints or refers as appropriate, performing required follow-up.

Qualifications and experience:

• Community College Diploma in Busines Administration or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years senior administrative assistant experience, preferably in a municipal environment
• Excellent computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and keyboarding
• Excellent interpersonal, communicational and organizational skills
• Tactful, with proven ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public and staff.

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

If you are an energetic person who is interested in bringing your knowledge and passion for the profession of Administrative Assistant to the City of Vaughan, please forward your resume in MS Word or PDF only, quoting File 12-1013-SS in the subject line by Friday June 1, 2012 to:

Human Resources Department
City of Vaughan, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive
Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1
Fax 905-832-8575
resume@vaughan.ca

We have an exciting opportunity in the Purchasing Services Department
for an experienced and motivated individual

BUYER
FILE #12-1006-SNX

Responsible for:

Primary responsibilities as Buyer include the coordinating, consolidating and monitoring of procurement activities/contracts for various supplies and services/construction for the City of Vaughan and Library Services.  Business must be conducted in accordance with the Corporate Joint Services Agreement, Corporate Purchasing Policies and Procedures and governmental purchasing code of ethics.  You will ensure timely delivery of supplies and services and research products/services through various forms of media.  Actively promote and foster improved relations with Staff, Suppliers, Public Agencies and Professional Organizations.

Qualifications and experience:

• Community College Graduate with Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation from Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) and/or a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) through National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP).
• Minimum of four (4) years purchasing related experience and continually expanding responsibility in a Broader Public Sector environment preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of various software applications and computerized procurement systems (PeopleSoft).
• Valid Class G Driver’s License in good standing.

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

If you are an energetic person who is interested in bringing your knowledge and passion to the City of Vaughan, please forward your resume in MS Word or pdf. only, quoting File #12-884-SNX in the subject line by Thursday, May 31, 2012 to:

Human Resources Department
City of Vaughan, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive
Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1
Fax 905-832-8575
resume@vaughan.ca

We have an exciting opportunity in the Public Works Department
for an experienced and motivated individual

ROADS FOREPERSON
FILE 12-841-SNX

Responsible for:

As a member of the Roads Division, responsible for assisting the Roads Supervisor in the planning, delegating, coordinating, performance and evaluation of maintenance, repair and administrative work related to the operation of the City’s roads, sidewalks, traffic signals, watercourses, catch basins, boulevards, bridges and associated winter control operations, including salting/sanding, ploughing, windrow clearing and snow removal.  Payroll documentation, inventory control, field purchasing, processing of invoices and hired equipment forms.  Monitoring City staff and hired contractors with the responsibility of providing technical on-the-job leadership to internal and contracted crew members carrying out road maintenance related tasks. May be placed, as required, on call outside of regular hours of work.

Qualifications and experience:

 High school graduate. Designated as a “Certified Road Supervisor,” by the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors. Minimum of four years progressively more responsible experience related to the construction and maintenance of roads including one year of coordinating the work of others preferably within a municipal environment. Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public, staff, contractors etc. and execute duties in a tactful and courteous manner.  Maintains neat appearance and performs duties in a way which conveys a ‘positive image’ of the City. Ability to interpret drawings, plans etc., and communicate the same to others. Capable of accurately completing required forms and reports. “Competent,” as defined by the Health and Safety Regulations. Valid class “G”, drivers license, as issued by the Province of Ontario, with willingness to obtain class “DZ” if required. Proficient in computer applications, including, but not limited to Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint etc., CTMS, PeopleSoft, etc. Able to perform all essential duties and requirements of the job. Maintain valid First Aid / CPR Certificate in accordance with Department Policy. Obtain and maintain Certificate in Ontario Traffic Manual, Book 7. 

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

If you are an energetic person who is interested in bringing your knowledge and passion to the City of Vaughan, please forward your resume in MS Word or PDF only, quoting File #12-841-SN in the subject line by Monday, June 4, 2012 to:

Human Resources Department
City of Vaughan, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive
Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1
Fax 905-832-8575
resume@vaughan.ca

We have an exciting opportunity in the Purchasing Services Department
for an experienced and motivated individual

BUYER (contract)
FILE #12-884-SNX

Responsible for:

Primary responsibilities as Buyer include the coordinating, consolidating and monitoring of procurement activities/contracts for various supplies and services/construction for the City of Vaughan and Library Services.  Business must be conducted in accordance with the Corporate Joint Services Agreement, Corporate Purchasing Policies and Procedures and governmental purchasing code of ethics.  You will ensure timely delivery of supplies and services and research products/services through various forms of media.  Actively promote and foster improved relations with Staff, Suppliers, Public Agencies and Professional Organizations.

Qualifications and experience:

• Community College Graduate with Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation from Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) and/or a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) through National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP).
• Minimum of four (4) years purchasing related experience and continually expanding responsibility in a Broader Public Sector environment preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of various software applications and computerized procurement systems (PeopleSoft).
• Valid Class G Driver’s License in good standing.

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

If you are an energetic person who is interested in bringing your knowledge and passion to the City of Vaughan, please forward your resume in MS Word or pdf. only, quoting File #12-884-SNX in the subject line by Thursday, May 24, 2012 to:

Human Resources Department
City of Vaughan, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive
Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1
Fax 905-832-8575
resume@vaughan.ca