Planning & Research Analyst (Temporary Full-Time)
City of Thunder Bay: The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all. The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together! Watch this video to learn more about our City at: Job Description: Support Facility Operations. Apply Analytical Expertise. Drive Continuous Improvement. At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You . Together, we are building a workplace where everyone belongs, where your analytical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to operational excellence help support the facilities and services residents rely on every day. As a Planning & Research Analyst , you'll play an important role in supporting Facilities Services through compliance monitoring, operational analysis, procurement support, asset documentation, environmental reporting, and process improvement initiatives. Your work will help ensure facilities are maintained safely, efficiently, and in compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Thunder Bay offers more than a fulfilling career. With its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community, it's a city where you can grow personally and professionally while contributing to the effective management of municipal facilities and infrastructure. Where Analysis Supports Operational Excellence As a Planning & Research Analyst , you'll support a diverse portfolio of facilities and operational functions through research, data analysis, compliance monitoring, documentation management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with supervisors, facility operations staff, and internal stakeholders, you'll help improve processes, maintain critical records, support procurement activities, and ensure compliance with environmental, legislative, and operational requirements. This is an opportunity to combine analytical thinking, project coordination, compliance oversight, and operational support in a role that contributes to the effective management of municipal facilities across the city. How You'll How You'll Support Facilities Services You will have the following accountabilities: In consultation with Section supervisors, assist in the analysis of present work methods, procedures and systems regarding maintenance operations, recommend improved systems and carries out follow-up procedures. Participate in the preparation of procurement documents for various types of sectional and divisional projects, maintaining records on all phases of maintenance work, related service problems, warranties and complaints. Generate monitors and maintains hazardous waste identification numbers (HWIN) accounts for the Division. Collect, update, and coordinate inventories of all Section Designated Substance Surveys and Asbestos Audits. Perform environmental inspections as it relates to the maintenance of the Designated Substance Survey in order to maintain compliance with legislation as assigned. Maintain all facility related licensing for the Division including but not limited to Elevators, Boilers, Pressure Vessel’s, and Life Safety Systems. Participate in the hiring, training and evaluation of Section staff. Ensure confidentiality of sensitive and labour relations material used within the Section. Assist in conducting and monitoring studies and prepares reports relative to Divisional operations. Participate and make recommendations for in the Division's energy conservation programs. Participate…