Area Supervisor

Supervises crews assigned to roads maintenance operations on Regional roads, including surface, shoulder and roadside, ditch and waterway, storm sewer/infrastructure, landscaping, and winter maintenance activities of entire roadway right of way. Performs road patrols to monitor operations.

Current Assignment: Based heavily on winter maintenance activities; DZ license is not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

- Knowledge of public works administration, methods, and procedures; road construction and maintenance equipment operation; and surveying, normally acquired through a diploma in a related field (e.g., Engineering Technology at the Technician or Technologist level), plus progressively responsible directly related experience.
- Membership/eligibility for membership with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologist (OACETT) or membership/eligibility for membership with the Association of Ontario Road Supervisor (AORS).
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies, procedures, manuals, collective agreements, and legislation (e.g., health and safety, hazardous materials, transportation of dangerous goods, highway traffic act, drainage, pesticides, regional by-laws).
- Analytical, problem solving, organizational, and continuous improvement skills to organize and coordinate the work of supervised staff; research road maintenance equipment/materials and assist in the development of equipment and maintenance procedures; determine priorities; prepare performance reports; and make decisions regarding emergency situations.
- Leadership, human relations, and communication skills to supervise, train, develop, motivate, and support staff; act as a witness in Court if needed; conduct presentations and training to staff and outside groups; respond to public complaints; and participate as an effective team member.
- Ability to read and interpret manuals, reports, correspondence, and instructions. Ability to write reports, specifications, and correspondence.
- Computer skills with ability to use software such as Microsoft Office, and finance/accounting systems.
- Must have a valid class D driver's license with Z-air brake endorsement and acceptable driving record to operate Regional vehicles, as required. Or, must have a valid G driver’s license and acceptable driving record upon hire and attain a valid class D driver's license with Z-air brake endorsement within probationary period.
- Ability to participate in an official standby/on-call rotation to respond to legislated or time sensitive demands beyond regularly scheduled work hours.
- Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.

Thank you for your interest in this job, but we will only be corresponding with you if you are selected for an interview.

The Region of Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At the Region, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity. The Region of Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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The Regional Municipality of Waterloo,
Human Resources Department
150 Frederick Street, 3rd Floor,
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4J3