Superintendent, Roads

A progressive city of 187,800 people located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, the _**_City of Oshawa_**_ is one of Canada’s fastest growing communities that is exceptionally positioned to live, work, learn and invest. Its strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and co-operative partnerships have enhanced its quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to financial stewardship._ _

**Job Title**:Regular Full-Time Superintendent, Roads **Posting Number**:005046

**Department**:Community Operations Services Department **Branch**:Parks & Roads Operations Services

**Location**:Consolidated Operations Depot

**Posting Start Date**:2024/10/09** Posting End Date**:2024/10/21 by 4:30pm

**Employment Group**:Exempt **Salary Grade**:O-$106,870 - $125,731 per annum **Standard **Weekly** **Hours of** **Work**:40.00 **Shift Work Required**:No

Reporting to the Manager, Road Operations, the Roads Superintendent will provide technical, operational and business support including writing reports; researching topics and recommend IT improvements; assist the Manager to improve the efficiency and operation of the section; analyze and monitor financial status and direct and oversee the staff completion of daily road patrol, infrastructure inspections, permit management and operational support activities and assigned crews periodically when required.

**Responsibilities**:

- Support the Manager with the overall management, leadership and co-ordination of the daily functions of all Road Operations activities based on Collective Agreements, approved quality standards and Provincial Legislation in order to properly position the City relative to maintenance programs, risk management, liability and compliance, following Quality Standards and Provincial Legislation while also supporting the daily maintenance duties and programs
- Support the Manager during the development and implementation of short and long-term business plans, policies and procedures and initiating change for effective service
- Provide technical and operational support to staff and the general public to resolve compliant and inquiry issues and ensure appropriate actions are forwarded to the appropriate supervisor, department or outside agency. Recommend IT priorities and prepare cost estimates for capital and operating budgets
- Provide effective leadership, communication, co-ordination of the Patrol Technicians and Operational Support staff for various infrastructure inspection, resolving public inquiries, maintenance activities and support internal staff with respect to budget, work orders and technology.
- Research and write technical reports which include monitoring and preparing repetitive annual reports, specialty reports, update staff on industry trends and regulations to ensure needs are clearly identified and integrated
- Represent the Roads division on Corporate and Departmental technical committees and other government offices, utility companies, contractors, developers and the general public. Liaise with IT and HR to develop and maintain and inventory of all hardware, software, workstations and recommend maintenance and upgrades and or new acquisitions. Attend seminars, conferences and workshops to sustain leading edge technology
- Manage Human Resources by providing support including recruitment, orientation, motivation, and training and attendance management to staff
- Provide operational and professional assistance to the Manager and Risk Management groups in support of claims research, risk management issues and attend court proceedings when required
- Analyze and monitor financial status on a continual basis through the use of Financial Software and cost control measures
- Assist with the preparation and ongoing support of the annual winter callboard including map validation, recommendations for increased capacity, reviewing resource and equipment, staff scheduled
- Supervise, direct and oversee the staff completion of road maintenance operational activities and assigned crews during the winter maintenance period

**Requirements**:

- Knowledge and skill associated with the completion of a three (3) year Civil Engineering Technology Diploma from a recognized Community College, and a minimum of five years of relevant experience, at least three of which must be in a supervisory and or technical support role or capacity
- Certification as a C.E.T. and C.R.S.
- Minimum of five (5) years of combined road patrol and maintenance, engineering, inspection or relevant experience, at least three of which must be in a supervisory and or technical support role or capacity
- Previous experience in the management of personnel; supervising winter control operations; responding and providing direction to emergencies outside normal working hours; assigning work priorities; reviewing cost controls; managing attendance and providing service through liaison with public, staff, elected officials and