Supervisor - Traffic Control & Street Lighting

:
**General Information**:
**ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE**: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

- Photos
- Any certificates that have photo identification
- Driver’s licences
- Police records checks

**ACCOMMODATION**: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

**PRIVACY**:Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

**Job Description**:
***: Under the general supervision of the Manager - Roads, is responsible for effective and efficient supervision of the Traffic Control and Street Lighting Unit. Key responsibilities include the planning and operation of traffic control systems and street light systems maintenance and construction programs as assigned

**DIVISIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Participates as a member of the Roads management team by providing input into Divisional organizational and operational reviews, human resource management, budget issues, technical matters and major issues management. Also participates by providing input into the identification and development of Divisional policies, strategic initiatives, projects, and priorities.

**SECTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Plans, directs, and schedules the maintenance, repair and upgrading of traffic control systems, devices, and street lighting; ensuring the highest level of service to Thunder Bay residents within the resources provided.
- Assesses Unit staffing needs, makes recommendations on complement amendments and organizational structure, participates in recruitment processes, and makes effective hiring decisions.
- Supervises Unit staff including staff development, performance management/review, coaching/mentoring, health and safety, collective agreement administration, discipline, and termination decisions.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and by-laws governing Municipal operations, and is responsible for compliance as it applies to Traffic Control and Street Lighting Unit operations.
- Ensures the accuracy of time sheet and work order distribution codes; provides cost control on accounts.
- Participates in the preparation of annual capital and operating budgets for the Unit; participates in budget administration and control to ensure budget compliance.
- Investigates, reports, and takes appropriate action on claims for injury or customer complaints relating to the Unit.
- Provides information and prepares reports, letters, and memoranda relating to significant developments; reviews major activities with the Manager.
- Ensures the development and maintenance of inventories and records of the location, condition and upkeep of the infrastructure under the jurisdiction of the Unit for input into the Corporate Asset Management Plan.
- Ensures insurance, equipment, procedures, and controls are in place to protect the Corporation from civil liabilities due to its facilities and operations under the jurisdiction of the Unit.
- Develops and monitors policies and procedures for the Unit consistent with legislative requirements and Corporate objectives; ensures policies and procedures are clearly communicated to the staff, and Unit compliance.
- Monitors the changing traffic control and street lighting environment, trends and issues, and recommends changes to service delivery, ensuring consistency with changing community needs and overall Division objectives.
- Performs such other related duties as may be required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education/Experience**:

- Degree or diploma in civil engineering, electrical engineering, or certification as a journeyman power lineman or licensed electrician; and
- Five years’ related supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of the various components of human resource and financial management

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Must have the ability to supervise and instruct employees on traffic controllers and street lighting equipment
- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with members of City Council, private and public officials, subordinates, co-wo