Public Works Manager of Operations

Public Works Manager of Operations - Wetaskiwin

Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure Services, the County of Wetaskiwin No.10 is seeking an experienced full-time permanent Manager of Operations to lead and manage key operational programs that maintain and improve our transportation infrastructure. This position oversees all areas of Public Works Operations including supervision of middle management, foremen, unionized staff, and administrative assistants. The Manager of Operations ensures the effective delivery of operational programs and planning of various public works projects, including contracted services.

The County maintains over 2,000 km of gravel roads, 120 km of paved/oiled roads, and approximately 200 bridge files across the region.

Responsibilities

Programs managed include:

- Gravel and paved road construction and rehabilitation including seasonal maintenance

- Bridge maintenance and replacement program

- Roadside brushing program

- Snow Removal

- Signage maintenance and replacement

Supervise and oversee public works middle management, foremen and staff providing leadership, training, and technical guidance.

Develop and manage operational programs, budgets, and strategic plans.

Prepare and manage various detailed project plans, contracts and procurement.

Monitor managed program tracking and generate reports for presentation to Council, making recommendations for adjustments to maintain efficiency and compliance.

Ensure compliance with the Municipal Government Act, County policies/procedures, health and safety regulations, and Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following:

- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

- Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering, P.Eng., C.E.T. preferred, municipal operations, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

- Minimum 10 years of related progressive experience, including minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in public works, preferably with a union labour force.

- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

- Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract.

- Strong technical knowledge of road construction and maintenance technologies

- Experience in bridge maintenance, repair and replacement

- Experience with underground utility operations (water/sewer/Storm)

- Experience managing brushing operations and overland storm drainage

- Project Management (PMP) certification is an asset.

- Water/wastewater education, certifications and experience are considered an asset.

- GIS &survey, proficiency considered an asset.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary grid based on a 40-hour standard work week.

- Earned vacation plan.

- Management Days.

- Strong corporate culture promoting well-being, professionalism, collaboration and teamwork.

- Comprehensive Benefits Plan including extended health care, health spending account, dental plan, long-term disability coverage, and life insurance.

- Defined Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) with employer-matching contributions.

Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume by email to:

Please indicate “Public Works Manager of Operations” in the subject line of your email. The position posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is recruited.

All applications are appreciated, however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Please be advised that applications will be monitored daily, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.

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