Vehicle Operator I- Mail Courier (Existing position)

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Edmonton Catholic Schools is now accepting applications for the position of Vehicle Operator I- Mail Courier (Existing position) Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school district whose

1 Edmonton Catholic Schools is now accepting applications for the position of Vehicle Operator I- Mail Courier (Existing position) Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school district whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another. The District is comprised of over 40,000 students and 3,500 employees in 89 schools and other sites. The job is responsible for the safe operation of a district vehicle to pick-up and deliver a range of materials, equipment and mail within the City of Edmonton and surrounding area. The job is also required to perform routine mailroom duties that include sorting, classifying and metering district mail. Upon completion of daily routines the incumbent will assist with additional duties. The work is strongly guided by the Alberta Traffic Laws. The work is also guided by department standards and practices, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations, district/department policies and procedures and the district s goals and objectives. This is a permanent, 10 month, 0.6 FTE (24 hrs. /week) position to commence as soon as possible. Rate of pay is $25.58 per hour as per current AUPE Collective Agreement. For further information on this job opportunity, please contact Blaine Pelech, Manager, Distribution & at blaine.pelech@ecsd.net. Please a letter of interest and resume by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2015 to: Corinne King, Manager, Staffing Human Resource resumes@ecsd.net Prior to employment, successful candidates will be required to submit Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check documents. We thank all candidates for their interest. Only applicants considered for the position will be contacted. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Safe operation of district vehicles in adherence to Alberta Traffic Laws, department and district policies regarding operation of vehicles; Ensure vehicle is maintained in a clean and road-worthy condition by performing daily cleaning, and routine maintenance checks; Report any traffic tickets, accidents, defects or mechanical problems to supervisor and maintain records of vehicle mileage pertaining to regular maintenance schedules; Assist staff to handle peak workloads and provide assistance to cover off absences; Resolve problems with late deliveries, damaged goods and missing items; Assist with warehouse duties including accepting deliveries and signing for deliveries, picking orders, shipping, housekeeping and counting inventory and dealing with customers while loading their vehicles; Qualifications High School Diploma; Knowledge of Edmonton and area with a well-developed understanding of road and traffic systems; Valid Alberta driver s license and the ability to travel to various sites within Edmonton and surrounding areas; Ability to provide a clean driver s abstract upon hire and as requested; Working knowledge of Microsoft programs Word, Outlook and the Internet; Physically able to complete the duties of the Job using appropriate tools and techniques and the ability to lift up to 30 Kg (67 lb.); Fluency in the English language including both oral and written communication skills; Ability to exercise tact, courtesy and good judgment when dealing with teachers, students, co-workers and the general public. A complete job description is listed below.

2 A.U.P.E. Staff Job Description JOB IDENTIFICATION Incumbent: Vacant Working Title: Mail Courier Classification: Vehicle Operator 1 Department: Facilities Program: Supervisor s Name: Supervisor s Working Title: Supervisor, Location: Service Centre JOB PURPOSE: Give a brief summary of the job, covering the main responsibilities, the framework within which the job has to operate and the main contribution to the organization. The job is responsible for the safe operation of a district vehicle to pick-up and deliver a range of materials, equipment and mail within the City of Edmonton and surrounding area. The job is also required to perform routine mailroom duties that include sorting, classifying and metering district mail. Upon completion of daily routines the incumbent will assist with additional duties. The work is strongly guided by the Alberta Traffic Laws. The work is also guided by department standards and practices; Occupational Health and Safety (OHS); Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS); Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations; district/department policies and procedures and the district s goals and objectives JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES: Normally a job has four to eight core responsibilities, each of which shows what the job is accountable for, within what framework, and what the added value is. For each responsibility, approximately four major activities should be described. List the core responsibilities in ascending order of importance. 1. Safe operation of district vehicles in adherence to Alberta Traffic Laws, department and district policies regarding operation of vehicles 2. Pick-up and deliver pre-arranged materials, equipment and mail within Edmonton and surrounding areas 3. Ensure vehicle is maintained in a clean and road-worthy condition by performing daily cleaning, and routine maintenance checks 4. Report any traffic tickets, accidents, defects or mechanical problems to supervisor and maintain records of vehicle mileage pertaining to regular maintenance schedules 5. Assist staff to handle peak workloads and provide assistance to cover-off absences 6. Resolve problems with late deliveries, damaged goods and missing items 7. Assist with warehouse duties including accepting deliveries and signing for deliveries, picking orders, shipping, housekeeping and counting inventory and dealing with customers while loading their vehicles 8. Perform other duties as assigned September

3 JOB QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, ABILITIES and SKILLS: Provide a list of the most important knowledge factors, skills and abilities including knowledge about practical procedures, specialized techniques, etc.; analytical and conceptual skills and abilities; and skills needed for direct interaction with others, not only diplomas and degrees. Specific training if it is an occupational certification/registration required for the job. Knowledge and Experience: High School Diploma Knowledge of Edmonton and area with a well-developed understanding of road and traffic systems Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and of regulations governing Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Knowledge of inventory control principles and practices Knowledge of district and department policies and procedures Working knowledge of Microsoft programs Word, Outlook and the Internet General knowledge of the district s operations and the school s programs is required Skills and Abilities: Valid Alberta driver s license and the ability to travel to various sites within Edmonton and surrounding areas. Ability to provide a clean Driver s Abstract upon hire and as requested Physically able to complete the duties of the Job using appropriate tools and techniques and the ability to lift up to 30 Kg (67 lb) Ability to schedule and plan task priorities to meet deadlines and manage conflicting demands Fluency in the English language including both oral and written communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to exercise tact, courtesy and good judgment when dealing with teachers, students, coworkers and the general public SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Describe the direction the job receives to perform the work and the type of review completed by the supervisor both during and upon completion of the task. Include the policies, procedures, regulations, and protocols, practices that guide and govern the work. The job is directly supervised by the Supervisor, and works under the general direction of the Manager,. Work is accessed in terms of meeting department standards, delivery times and overall objectives. Work is guided by department standards and practices; Occupational Health and Safety (OHS); Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS); Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations; district/department policies and procedures and the district s goals and objectives. The job s work is strongly guided by the Alberta Traffic Laws. PROBLEM SOLVING: Describe difficult or challenging situations the job is typically expected to solve; the degree of originality of the solutions; assistance available; and any problems or decisions that must be referred to a supervisor for resolution or approval. Problem: Excessive workload - unable to make all deliveries/pick-ups scheduled for day Solution: determine priorities and make alternate arrangements where necessary to facilitate the transportation of all materials Where solution found: reviewing past practices, discussion with supervisor and/or co-workers Assistance Available: supervisor and/or co-workers; past precedents; private couriers Problem referred to supervisor: deviations from normal operating procedures; difficult inquiries that cannot be handled independently September

4 CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR: Provide typical errors that might reasonably be made on the job, even with due care. Indicate the worst consequences (i.e. waste, delays, time lost, money lost, injury, damage, effect on students) do not include extreme or rare occurrences. Error: Failure to operate a vehicle in a safe and courteous manner Consequence: motor vehicle accidents may happen resulting in injury, damage to district property, lost time and traffic citations Error: Improper safety practices Consequence: Injury to self and/or others, property damage Error: Mishandling/abuse of freight Consequence: delays, waste, damage to property, potential disciplinary action CONTACTS: Describe the primary contacts of this job, including frequency and purpose of the contact. Contact: Facilities staff Frequency: Daily Purpose: To provide and obtain information To support projects and work on department activities Contact: Frequency: Purpose: Contact: Frequency: Purpose: District staff Weekly To provide and obtain information Vendors and suppliers As needed To provide and obtain information To resolve problems SUPERVISION EXERCISED: List the jobs and class codes that are directly supervised by this job. NOTE: Include Working Title and Classification for each subordinate. If none, please indicate n/a. Working Title/Classification: N/A ORGANIZATION CHART: An organization chart that includes supervisor, peers and staff MUST be attached. September

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5 Director, Facilities Manager, Coordinator Supervisor, Vehicle Operator 2 Storeperson 2 Mail Courier Vehicle Operator 1 (3 jobs) Storeperson 3 Vacant (1 job) Labourer Facilities 9/21/2015 Signatures The signatures below indicate that the incumbent, supervisor and manager have read, discussed and agreed that the information accurately reflects the work assigned. INCUMBENT Name (print) Signature Date SUPERVISOR Name (print) Signature Date MANAGER Name (print) Signature Date This information is being collected under the authority of Board Governance Policy EL# 5, relating to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act and will be used to allocate jobs within a classification plan and to manage the Edmonton Catholic School District s human resources program. If you have any questions about the collection of this information, contact the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource at September

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