Services Development Branch Head

Under the general direction of the Manager of Engineering, the Services Development Branch Head is responsible for strategic management of the branch through directing, coordinating, and supervising work activities. The Services Development Branch ensures that all development in Winnipeg follows appropriate City policies, guidelines, and criteria for water, wastewater, and land drainage servicing.

This position guides and contributes to City land development policy and direction on behalf of the Water and Waste Department (WWD) and is responsible for ensuring that department land development functions are consistently carried out. Where new or upgraded regional infrastructure is required to adequately service lands, this position will work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure infrastructure is planned in accordance with City growth strategies.

This position communicates with stakeholders regarding decisions and conditions placed on proposed developments. This position also provides overall direction and leadership to the branch to ensure accurate and timely information is provided.

**As the **_Services Development Branch Head_**_ _**you will**:

- Manage human resource activities to ensure effective use of branch resources.
- Ensure water, wastewater, and land drainage services are in place for new development.
- Conduct strategic planning to guide development for Winnipeg.
- Evaluate water, wastewater, and land drainage infrastructure serviceability for special projects.
- Communicate with key stakeholders related to planning and development.
- Represent the WWD for Capital Planning Region discussions.

**Your education and qualifications include**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
- Asset Management, Project Management, and Change Management Certification - desirable; must be obtained in 6 years.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience related to planning of municipal servicing infrastructure.
- Supervisory experience including planning, organizing, directing, motivating, and managing professional staff.
- Experience providing strategic advice, leadership, and guidance to Senior Management on complex issues.
- Experience with strategic planning, including managing change and determining and setting priorities based on organizational mandates and initiatives.
- Experience with asset management principles and change management concepts.
- Experience writing reports to Senior Management or the public.
- Ability to work independently under stressful situations and make timely decisions with limited information.
- Ability to influence desirable outcomes through negotiation and collaborative relationship management.
- Demonstrated understanding of water, sewer, and land drainage servicing principles.
- Demonstrated knowledge of development approval processes, planning policies, by-laws, and regulations governing development.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, and external contacts and the public in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to analyze risks and accept risks where appropriate.
- Ability to delegate to direct reports and others as required.
- Strong organizational skills with proven ability to set priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Ability to follow administrative processes.

**Conditions of employment**:

- The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence.
- Professional Engineer designation and eligible for registration with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (E.G.M.).