Citywide Foreperson

**Section**: Roads Operations
**Division**: Linear Infrastructure Services
**Department**: Growth and Infrastructure
**Initial Reporting Location**: Frobisher

**Job Status**: Permanent Position

**Affiliation**: Non Union
**Hours of Work**: 70 hours bi-weekly
**Shift Work Required**: Shift work may be required
**Range of Pay**: Group 12 - $3,398.50 to $4,000.50 bi-weekly (Subject to Review)

**The start date will follow the selection process.**

This position is not eligible to work remotely.

**Main Function**: The position is responsible to a Manager of Roads Operations for the complete management, direction and operation of Citywide Maintenance Operations in support of the Section Business Plan and quality customer service outcomes for the citizens of the community.

**Characteristic Duties**: Under the general direction of a Manager of Roads Operations.

1. Manage the financial, human and physical resources of the Citywide Maintenance Operations in alignment with CGS’s vision and values and in accordance with the annual Business Plan.
2. Provide overall direction to staff on all Citywide activities related to Forestry, Sign Shop, Traffic Line Painting and Maintenance management including facilities.
3. Direct and supervise contractors undertaking work for Citywide Maintenance Operations.
4. Participate in the development of operating policies, work programs, budgets and the business plan for the Section.
5. Translate budgets and plans into maintenance programs and allocate work programs to Sub-Forepersons and personnel.
6. Responsible for the execution of all Citywide maintenance programs.
7. Monitor maintenance activities, ensure compliance with work schedules, budgets, methods and procedures and compliance with applicable legislation.
8. Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all vehicles and equipment within scope of responsibility.
9. Administer the approved budget and ensure that work is performed within allocated resources.
10. Ensure that safety procedures are maintained in accordance with all pertinent legislation. Conduct safety training sessions.
11. Prepare work schedules for maintenance activities within approved work programs, and monitor work in progress against established benchmarks.
12. Liaise with CGS Councillors, staff of Provincial and Federal Ministries (e.g. M.T.O., Fisheries and Oceans) and the general public on matters concerning Citywide responsibilities. Respond to service requests.
13. Consult with the Manager of Roads Operations to implement policies, budgets, expenditures, personnel issues and other matters.
14. Provide overall co-ordination and supervision of personnel, including the hiring, training, promotion of personnel and the performance monitoring and discipline of staff. Act as Management’s Representative at the Complaint Stage of the Grievance Procedure.
15. Ensure crew cards have been properly completed.
16. Be available for emergency stand-by duty following established schedules. Act as the Overall Responsible Supervisor (ORS), as required.
17. Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
18. Perform other related duties as required.

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Training**:

- Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
- College Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized Community College with Canadian accreditation an asset.
- Additional education initiatives to update and expand competencies.
- EUSA certificate considered an asset.

**Experience**:

- Minimum of five (5) years or related operations, construction and maintenance experience with at least one (1) year of responsible supervisory experience in the coordination of work crews and work assignments as well as dealing with the general public.

**Knowledge Of**:

- CGS’s priorities.
- Applicable legislation and related regulations.
- Best practices within areas of responsibility.
- Horizontal linkages to other relevant governmental levels and services as well as the private sector.

**Abilities To**:

- Understand and meet the needs of customers.
- Prepare operating and capital budgets for the Section.
- Prepare an effective business plan for the Section.
- Set and achieve high standards for the Section.
- Align systems to facilitate better service for the citizens of CGS.
- Create and respond appropriately to a continuous learning environment.
- Balance conflicting demands from stakeholders.
- Anticipate and manage the impact of change on the Section’s activities.
- Manage the financial, human and physical resources of the Section in a collaborative manner.
- Manage conflict; mediate disputes; assist in reaching consensus.

**Personal Suitability**:

- Mental and physical fitness to perform essential job functions.

**Language**:

- Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
- French verbal skills highly desirable; written skills an asset.

**Other Requirements**:

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