Small Moves Around The City Jobs

Has considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, standards and guidelines used in urban park natural area management.

Strong organizational, time management, record-keeping and computer skills.

Experience supervising staff and strong leadership skills.

Completing a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks including but not limited to:

Has superior public relations, interpersonal, communication, organizational and leadership skills.

Experience with power tools (brush saw, hedge trimmer, backpack blowers) and hand tools (shovels, picks, hand snips, loppers, hand saws).

Applied experience in ecology and nature-based solutions, e.g. green infrastructure, watershed management, biodiversity, urban forest management.

Knowledge of and experience in urban planning and development, e.g. long range community land use planning; development planning.

Experience leading or coordinating community and stakeholder engagement and education initiatives.

Have substantive knowledge in the field of climate change mitigation; adaptation and resilience; transportation and land-use planning and policy.

Experience working in or navigating local government organizations and decision-making processes

Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.

A high level of organizational and time management skill and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

Draft and prepare project management documentation and correspondence including but not limited to statistical, narrative data, presentations, graphs and charts.

Experience working in a technology environment or providing administrative support on projects is considered an asset.

Effective communication skills and an ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment.

The ability to work autonomously and effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Successful Applicants Must Provide Proof Of Qualifications.

Attends and facilitates workshops, meetings and information sessions related to the work. Produces ad-hoc reports for management as required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Minimum of three years related experience.

As The Successful Applicant, You Possess The Following Qualifications

Successful Applicants Must Provide Proof Of Qualifications.

Conducts research on programs and services and operational matters and determines issues, opportunities, deficiencies and risks.

Demonstrated knowledge of file management and record keeping best practices.

Managing calendars and files for the General Manager and Departmental Leadership Team.

Ability to complete work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience within the public sector is an asset.

Successful Applicants Must Provide Proof Of Qualifications.

Coordinating the membership list, correspondence, meeting agenda, minutes and action items for the Development Advisory Committee.

Manage and maintain course enrollments and attendance through the City's Learning Management System - Docebo (branded SurreyLearns).

Provide various administration and coordination activities, including admin for the City's Education Funding program, external facilitator bookings, course materials, catering, etc.

Proven facilitation track record in delivering an exceptional workshop experience to diverse groups within a corporate environment.

Exceptional planning and organizational skills.

Self-driven and committed to professional development and continuous learning, including knowledge of the latest learning and development trends and best practices.

Strong interpersonal and service skills; tactful in dealing with others.

Be a great communicator and collaborator with extensive experience in communications, project management and writing.

Successful Applicants Must Provide Proof Of Qualifications.

Coordinate, write, edit, and deploy email newsletter content using an online publishing platform.

Support the marketing coordination and production work for graphic design daily/weekly assignments for City services, programs, campaigns and key initiatives.

Advise clients on the marketing mix, messaging, tactics and channels.

Ensure marketing requests align with City branding, strategic directions, marketing plans, and ranked priorities.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

This customer service-oriented individual will have demonstrated initiative, teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills and abilities

At least two years' experience and training in an office environment.

Considerable knowledge of business English, spelling, arithmetic, current office practices, and procedures.

Successful Applicants Must Provide Proof Of Qualifications.

Answer the telephone, email and service request software and refer persons seeking information or assistance to appropriate divisional staff

Demonstrate skills, ability, knowledge and experience necessary to perform duties of this degree of complexity.

Assist management in analyzing and explaining budgetary variances, financial decision making and consistent application of policies and standards.

Support management in special projects and initiatives and ad-hoc reporting and analysis.

Build effective working relationships with staff and management, and respond effectively to requests for financial information.

Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Effective communication skills both orally and in writing.

Pruning, weeding, plant installation, grading, turf management, assisting with burials and marker installation.

Related education and maintenance experience are considered assets.

Possess excellent teamwork skills and have the ability to communicate effectively, particularly when dealing with the public.

Have relevant training and experience performing manual labour.

Hands-on experience with related tools and equipment is preferred.

Successful Applicants Must Provide Proof Of Qualifications.

Certification of Qualification for the Province of BC as an Electrical Inspector must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

An FSR B certification will be considered an asset for this position.

Successful Applicants Must Provide Proof Of Qualifications.

Check electrical plans and inspecting all types of electrical installations.

Suggest alternate methods of complying with codes and regulations where difficult situations arise as well as electrical code compliance.

Write reports and correspondence on issues including but not limited to inspections, complaints and investigations.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

A minimum of 2 years recent clerical/accounting experience.

Successful Applicants Must Provide Proof Of Qualifications.

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community

Complete a variety of manual and semi-skilled general labour tasks including:

Have experience performing manual labour.

Have strong public relations, communication and interpersonal skills.

Successful Applicants Must Provide Proof Of Qualifications.

Work in natural area parks throughout Surrey on a field-based crew under the supervision of senior staff.

Planting native trees and shrubs.

Demonstrated experience in people and project management.

Manage day-to-day operations of STEMCELL’s Science in the City program, including creation of website, newsletter, and social media content.

Experience with Wordpress, Eloqua, Meltwater, or equivalent software is preferred.

Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills .

Develop and execute on strategies for city-specific community engagement, partnerships, memberships, and live events.

Through monitoring and analysis of performance via metrics and feedback, propose and execute on strategies for program growth and expansion.