Public Works Director

1 day ago

Ontario, Oregon, Canada City of Kenora Full time

Job Summary:

The City of Kenora is seeking an experienced Public Works Director to lead its infrastructure management team. Reporting to the Director of Engineering & Infrastructure, this key role will be responsible for overseeing the overall direction and management of the Public Works Division, including Roads Maintenance, Parks, and Cemetery Maintenance.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical guidance and leadership support to staff responsible for managing and administering divisional projects, linear and physical assets, including roadway, sidewalk, parks, and cemetery infrastructure and maintenance.
  • Prioritize rehabilitation and reconstruction of existing infrastructure through analysis of asset condition and service impacts, and development of maintenance management programs.
  • Oversee long-and-short term planning for service delivery, conceptual designs of upgrades, efficiencies, and improvements, ensuring compliance with provincial and federal regulations.
  • Procure and provide various service contracts by external consultants and contractors for projects as required, environmental studies, equipment tenders, service contracts and/or other agreements related to projects and operations within the department.
  • Monitor progress, negotiate changes, and resolve disputes or problems.
  • Develop and implement strategies, goals, and objectives to address service levels, monitoring performance standards, revising and implementing systems and processes, and reviewing activity levels.
  • Oversee, review, and approve various technical studies for the department.
  • Lead master plans related to transportation and parks and open space management.
  • Manage department staff, conducting performance appraisals, coaching/mentoring, succession planning, training and development, labour relations matters, and application of discipline.
  • Prepare administrative reports for presentation to Senior Management and Council in a timely manner, recommend new/amended by-laws and/or policies.

About the Role:

This strategic and visionary role will contribute to Kenora's long-term planning, working on projects that impact the city's future. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy skills, and well-developed organizational and time management skills.

Requirements:

  • Post-secondary education with specialization in Civil or Environmental Engineering or Engineering Technology, Environmental Sciences, or related field of study.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of best practices applied to municipal works, including snow and ice control, roadway and sidewalk maintenance, and parks and cemetery management and maintenance.
  • Valid 'G' class driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
  • Experience in operating and capital budgets, forecasting, expenditure management.
  • Computer literacy skills, including Microsoft Office applications, and work management or asset management software.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate with all levels of staff, external contractors, and the general public.
  • Well-developed organizational and time management skills, ability to complete a high volume of work with accuracy and within prescribed deadlines.

Salary Range:

$122,839 - $144,156 per year

Lifestyle:

Enjoy the beauty of Kenora with opportunities for fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, snowmobiling, and other outdoor activities in your downtime. Our community offers the advantage of quick, hassle-free commutes where you'll spend less time on the road and more time enjoying the natural beauty and recreational activities the area has to offer.

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