City of Vancouver jobs
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Headquarters: Vancouver (British Columbia)
Year of creation: 1886
Type of company: governmental agency
Sector of activity: municipal government
Features
The city of Vancouver is a public corporation that administers one of the largest cities in Canada. It has a population of more than 630,000 people or approximately 2.5 million people in the Greater Vancouver area. It is the largest city in British Columbia and the third largest in Canada. It is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities in Canada with more than 50% of the population speaking a first language other than English. It is a coastal, seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia and a popular tourist destination with its mild climate and scenic views. As a municipal governmental agency, its main purpose is to ensure that it provides adequate services and infrastructure for its residents.
Employees
The city of Vancouver relies on the skills and efforts of its more than 10,000 full-time and part-time employees. From elected city councilors to accountants, technicians, firefighters, pool guards and librarians, each contribute to the well-oiled functioning of the city. It is one of British Columbia’s Top Employers.
Working environment
The city of Vancouver provides its employees with competitive compensation and a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, a comprehensive health insurance plan and a defined pension plan. New mothers receive one year paid leave and maternity leave top-up is available. The city also offers telecommuting and earned days off. Newly hired employees receive three weeks of paid vacation after one year.
Corporate culture
The city of Vancouver strives to reflect the various communities it serves, and to that end, has developed a defined strategy for diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace. It has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2019). It also provides funding for sustainability projects and non-profit service providers. Employees receive paid time off to volunteer. In 2011, it created a goal to be the greenest city in the world by 2020. It is one of Canada’s Greenest Employers (2019).
coordination, planning, research and analysis related to securing affordable housing through planning and development processes Play a key role in implementing City-wide inclusionary housing policies, such as the Sustainable Large Deve[...]
Committed to inclusivity and access, VPL plays a vital role in fostering a love of reading, supporting learning and civic dialogue, and serving as a welcoming space for all. Job Requirements: Education/Qualifications: Master's Degree i[...]
Supports the Director, Engineering FP&A to lead the Finance function for, including all aspects of financial planning and analysis for the Utilities divisions including the preparation of forecasting, economic analysis, financial model[...]
Fleet servicing occurs primarily at the fully equipped Garage at Manitoba Yards which houses an employee base of approximately 150 employees from various Trades but also as a Commercial Transport or Heavy Duty Mechanic, you will work w[...]
equipment and fixtures with respect to operational demands and develops with supervisor, annual maintenance, repair, overhaul, replacement and upgrade plans and schedules. Performs and/or supervises maintenance, repairs, overhauls, ins[...]
checking and reviewing the work of an arboriculture operations crew. The successful candidate will respond to enquiries from the general public in the course of carrying out assignments, participate in preparing presentations, public d[...]