Supervisor, Transportation Operations

**Position Description**:
The Supervisor, Transportation Operations (Traffic) will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of operational and maintenance activities for year-round road maintenance.

**Accountabilities**:

- Schedule the daily operations for winter road maintenance operations, through issuance of work orders and restoration sheets.
- Supervise the day-to-day field activities within division.
- Supervise activities to ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ministry of Transportation requirements, policies, procedures and specifications.
- Supervise, train and develop operational staff to provide outstanding service delivery including the use of technology (iPads, etc.).
- Assist in establishing, monitoring and controlling costs.
- Assist with procurement of contracted services.
- Assist with preparation of Standard Operating Procedures for various operational activities.
- Remain apprised of new technologies in road maintenance and winter control operations.
- Conduct invoicing for services provided to developers or other land owners.
- Perform the duties of the other Transportation supervisors as required for continuity of service/coverage.
- Coordinate and manage operations with respect to the leaf pick-up program each fall.
- Assist the Manager of Operations with various activities, including winter control (e.g. salt management planning).
- Take direction from the Manager of Transportation Operations and work closely with two other Transportation Supervisors, various Lead Hands, and other personnel.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- College diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Transportation or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in summer and winter maintenance operations (e.g. traffic signs, line painting, sweeping, salting, snow plowing, snow loading, weather monitoring).
- Demonstrated supervisory skills in a unionized environment.
- Thorough knowledge of road maintenance and winter control operations, maintenance standards, specifications, equipment, materials and techniques.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings and survey knowledge.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act including actual and potential hazards associated with road maintenance and winter control operations.
- Full understanding of O.Reg. 239/02 (Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways).
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills and commitment to outstanding customer service to deal efficiently and effectively with City staff from all levels, external agencies and the public.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles
- Strong computer and technical skills including experience with computerized maintenance management systems (e.g. Maximo, Burnside, AVL, etc.).
- Flexibility to work varied and additional hours including rotating on-call shifts and winter control shifts - this role will be required to work rotating shifts.
- A satisfactory police record check will be required as a condition of hire.

**COVID-19 Vaccination**:
**Application Process**

**Job Eligibility**
All qualified City of Waterloo employees may apply, however during the selection process there is a specific sequence that will be followed. Members of the City of Waterloo Staff Association who have completed their probationary period in their most recent position will be considered first for this posting.

**Accommodation**

**We’ve Got You Covered**

The City of Waterloo strives to be an employer of choice for strong talent dedicated to serving our community, and offer the following:

- Competitive wages and a fulsome employer paid benefits package, including paid sick leave, long-term disability, OMERS pension and an Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- A staff team dedicated to fostering and advancing action to support the organization’s ongoing commitment to Indigenous Initiatives, Anti-Racism, Accessibility and Equity;
- Substantial internal and external training and development opportunities;
- Compassionate and caring organization that promotes and embraces a culture of health, safety and wellness;
- Strong commitment to providing and maintaining a psychologically safe workplace that is respectful, inclusive, and where all individuals are valued;
- Paid vacation and personal days, paid float holiday(s), and the ability to bank overtime;
- Employee Purchase Programs (Corporate Cell Phone plans, Computer Purchase Plan, etc.);
- Dress-down Fridays, and optional day in partnership with the United Way fundraising campaign;
- City of Waterloo Staff Recreation Pass;
- Anniversary milestone gifts, starting at 5 years of service for regular part-time and full-time staff; and,
- So much more