Public Works and Operations Dept.

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
**Public Works and Operations -**
**Operations And Capital Project Manager, Full Time
The Township of Uxbridge, located in the Region of Durham, approximately 75 kilometres from
Downtown Toronto, offers an excellent quality of lifestyle, with a mix of rural and urban
amenities and a population of 21,000, is seeking a dynamic, dedicated, results oriented self
- starter to fill the full-time position of Operations and Capital Project Manager.

The Operations and Capital Project Manager will assist in the preparation of Request for
Tender, Request for Proposal and Request for Quotation documentation, coordinate and review
the work of external contractors and consulting services, perform and coordinate engineering
inspection services on construction projects, verify payment certificates and other invoices from
consultants and contractors, arrange compaction tests and tests of material such as asphalt and
soil, maintain documentation and forms and complete inspection reports, maintain and update
inventory of municipal infrastructure for asset management plan, respond to requests from
Ontario One call for utility locates, liaise with Council, Township Departments, property owners,
residents, businesses, utilities, external agencies, etc., and perform other related duties as
assigned.

**Primary Function**
To assist the Director of Public Works and Operations, provide technical engineering and
- project management support for Public Works and Operations**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate streetlight repairs and reconstruction projects.- Coordinate storm-water management inspections and rehabilitation contracts including low
- impact development projects.- Supervise crossing guards and ensure coverage at all locations. Coach and discipline staff
- as required.- Perform utility locates as requested from Ontario 1 Call for streetlights and storm sewers,
- including after-hours emergency locates.- Respond to requests from Ontario 1 Call for utility locates.
- Review engineering designs to ensure compliance with applicable Township standards and
- criteria.- Liaise with Council, other Township Departments, property owners, residents, businesses,
- utilities, external agencies, etc.- Respond to customer requests and providing technical guidance relating to the existing
- infrastructure and the Township’s design standards.- Supervise Public Work’s Department staff when the Manager and Working Foreman are absent.
- Review and analyze proposal and tender submissions.
- Verify appropriateness of invoices and progress payments from consultants and contractors.
- Inspect construction projects, provide contract administration services, and address

construction issues as they arise to mitigate impact to schedules and budgets for non-road
projects.

51 Toronto Street South, P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1T1
- Maintain and update inventory of municipal infrastructure for asset management plan.
- Assist in reporting for the annual capital and operating budgets.
- Administer traffic studies, compiling and analyzing data and preparing recommended
- actions.- Provide technical expertise to staff and various committees.
- Collect and review samples and/or data, providing technical background information and
- preparing and/or assisting with the preparation of Council and Committee reports.- Investigate, analyze, review and address inquiries regarding engineering issues for
- residents, businesses, applicants, consultants, and outside agencies.- Collect and review data, provide technical background information and prepare and/or assist
- with the preparation of Council and Committee reports.- Comply with provincial occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, policies, and
- procedures.- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and
- Protection of Privacy Act.- Deal courteously and effectively with the public, staff, suppliers, contractors, other
- departments, and levels of government.- Other duties as assigned.

**Supervision Requirements**:

- Positions Supervised Directly: 10- Positions Supervised Indirectly: 14

**Qualifications and Competencies**:

- College diploma in Engineering Technology with a C.E.T. designation.- 5 years progressive experience in project management, contract administration, engineering

design and review of municipal infrastructure, stormwater management and customer
service.
- Knowledge of applicable legislation including Occupational Health and Safety Act and

Regulations, Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications and Drawings, Ontario Traffic
Manual and Ontario Highway Traffic Act; includes time in the position to be knowledgeable
of Township and Departmental programs, services, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal, be able to work independently,

and have organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven time management, administrative skills with