Description:
We expect the manager to develop long-term work plans and then use their skilled team to get that work done on things that improve the day-to-day lives of residents.
We're looking for experienced Manager of Public Works with a service-oriented mindset to modernize our operations. Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping our town’s future?
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, plan, and oversee daily operations of the Public Works department, including roads, water distribution, wastewater collection, and fleet vehicles.
- Lead and inspire a skilled team to execute work plans.
- Interact with the public to address concerns, investigate complaints, and communicate activities accurately and respectfully.
- Develop budgets and provide updates regularly on progress and expenditures.
- Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance across all public works initiatives.
- Handle emergencies related to public infrastructure (snowstorms, road repairs, water system issues).
Required Qualifications and Skills
- At least 5 years previous leadership experience in road maintenance operations and/or utility operations, preferably in the municipal sector, including construction, snow removal, and buried utilities work.
- Must be computer literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Must hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license with a reasonably clean abstract.
- Must have a clean Criminal Record Check.
- Ability to make appropriate, logical, and practical decisions.
- Strong, confident, and clear communication abilities in both written and spoken English.
Desired Qualifications and Skills
- Preference for an applicant with a degree or diploma in a related field (public administration, business management, logistics, etc.), or holding designation as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET).
- Knowledge of relevant provincial and municipal legislation, policies, and programs with the ability to integrate and use that knowledge.
- Experience operating equipment and machinery.
- A Class 3 license with Airbrakes Endorsement.
- Strong time management skills to manage tasks with competing deadlines.
- Highly developed interpersonal, verbal, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to use tact, diplomacy, and mature judgment.
- A commitment to continual improvement, both personally and professionally.
- Capital and operating budget preparation and management.