Research Analyst 2 - Toronto, Canada - City of Toronto

City of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job ID: 33320

Job Category:
Policy, Planning & Research

Division & Section:
Transportation Services, Operations Maintenance

Work Location:433 Eastern Ave., 320 Bering Ave., 64 Murray Rd.

Job Type & Duration:
Full-time, Permanent vacancies

Hourly Rate:
$ $42.03

Shift Information:
Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation:
L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 6

Posting Period: 19-Jan-2023 to 02-Feb-2023

Major Responsibilities:

Reporting to Supervisor, Operations Coordination within the Operations & Maintenance division of Transportation Services, the primary functions associated with this position include, but are not limited to:

Analyzing, researching and preparing reports relating to Operations & Maintenance activities regarding productivity and performance, cost effectiveness and technical operations
Creating and maintaining maps using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for Transportation Services winter and summer services
Maintaining municipal infrastructure databases and generating maintenance and rehabilitation reports
Assist in the preparation and administration of various contracts including: tender preparations, cost report entries and auditing data entries for contract payments, invoicing, budget tracking and related documentations.
Preparation and administration of work orders, permits and service requests as required
Assisting in the preparation and monitoring of section's annual capital and operating budgets
Providing ad hoc reports on asset base cost, unit cost, program costs, and designing custom reports, as required
Compile, analyze, and correlate data and prepare reports and studies for submission to management or council for program area
Researching, developing and preparing programs including but not limited to continuous improvement of roadway services, winter control, fleet requirements, road drainage and sweeping, etc.
Researching, establishing and documenting road activity benchmarks, reflecting best practice methods and procedures for performing tasks
Working on a research, development and technical team relative to policies and procedures, planning and development
Assist in preparing, maintaining and updating section's organizational charts, budget, and documents related to staffing replacement approval process etc.
Assist with administrative support and operational duties of the section
Monitoring AVL (automatic vehicle location) / GPS programs and creating custom reports for supervisors and senior management
Perform site visits and attend Divisional/District meetings where required

Key Qualifications:

University or college graduate in Civil Technology/Municipal Infrastructure Transportation/Urban studies or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in contract preparation and analysis, record keeping and or progress payments.
Experience with the SAP Financial and Payroll system or other financial management systems.
Experience with conducting research, statistical analysis and manipulation of data.
Must possess and be able to maintain a valid class "G" Ontario Driver's license and qualify for City's operating permit

You must also have:

Ability to research, analyze, interpret and present quantitative and qualitative information on municipal maintenance requirements, and prepare reports pertaining to productivity and performance related topics from a variety of sources.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Knowledge of municipal roadrelated legislation, relevant management systems, and related issues and practices.
Highly developed interpersonal skills, sound judgement and ability to handle matters of a confidential/sensitive nature appropriately.
Ability to collect municipal infrastructure field data and develop assessment methodologies for future maintenance programming for the Unit.
Ability to use a variety of technical equipment related to roadway monitoring and GPS/GIS techniques/approaches.
Strong mathematical, analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to take initiative and perform duties under mínimal supervision.
Strong organizational skills in organizing workshops, activities, training and meetings.
Knowledge of the City's financial policies and procedures
Ability to use SAP to generate reports
Able to work beyond normal business hours and weekends, when necessary during emergent events and work in the District Communication Centre i.e. during snow storms/flooding events.
Knowledge of City Council, Committees and their policies and procedures.

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