Director, Utilities Engineering

3 weeks ago


Kingston ON, Canada Palmer & Associates Full time

Director, Utilities Engineering
Our client, Utilities Kingston, is a multi-utility model combining water, wastewater, gas and electrical services and a broadband networking business in one organization. An organization adapting and responding to the City of Kingston’s significant growth by being at the forefront of infrastructure design, development, and renewal.
The Director reports to the CEO and is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Kingston is a stunning city, with incredible amenities, that consistently ranks as one the best places to live in Canada - come check us out
leadership, direction, and management of the Utilities Engineering Department.
as a collaborative member of the senior leadership team, providing key feedback and input in setting corporate direction and strategy, ensures consistent corporate messaging to staff
in developing corporate strategies around infrastructure management consistent with capital and operating budgets and the asset management program, and supports team members with their initiatives.
direction on financial and asset management activities within the engineering and the utility operations groups.
proposed projects with other utility work, and City of Kingston Engineering staff, to ensure projects address, in a timely way, land use and development demands for infrastructure, economic development, and transportation priorities.
resolves and communicates Utilities Kingston’s specific positions while providing utility information from preliminary contact to completion.
others withing the engineering team and garnering commitment to the vision of the department, increasing engagement and driving priorities forward.
clearly and regularly ensuring the engineering team has the information and resources to do their roles effectively and efficiently.
coaching, guidance, and leadership to engineering management team regarding team development, annual performance, succession planning, compensation planning, and employee issues.
Professional Engineer with a degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resource Engineering or equivalent professional degree.
management experience.
years of management experience in the utility sector responsible for leading infrastructure planning, asset management and budgeting in a unionized environment.
in a municipal setting is desirable, particularly knowledge of water and wastewater utilities. Knowledge of contract law and municipal by-laws.
of project management and the application of various software tools.
ability to coordinate, organize, plan and contribute input into projects, budgets, asset management plans - then lead and execute.
Interested in working in a community minded city and enjoying an outstanding quality of life?
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