Supervisor. Public Works

Opening Statement

We acknowledge that the City of Kingston is situated on traditional Anishinabek (Ah
- nish-in-ah-bay), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen-dat) territory and is the home of many Indigenous peoples. We are grateful to reside and work on this land.

Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government. Kingstonians enjoy a high quality of life with access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.

Position Summary

The Supervisor, Public Works, provides leadership and guidance to unionized employees and is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of Public Works maintenance operations including but not limited to, parks, sports fields, horticulture, and winter control.

This position is responsible for the prioritization of work assignments, condition assessments, site inspections, asset management, contract administration and financial management tasks.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage, organize, and resolve unexpected factors and conditions such as workforce issues, equipment breakdown, weather conditions, etc.

Plan and coordinate operational work, maintenance plans, and available resources to meet operational service levels, service requests and public safety.

Implement initiatives to mitigate services requests and develop operational efficiencies.

Supervise work crews performing field assignments throughout the city and:

- Provide training, mentoring, monitoring and feedback.
- Monitor quality, quantity, and completion of work according to plan and schedule.
- Communicate and inform staff of changes in legislation and internal policy/practices and address concerns.
- Ensure work is completed safely and in compliance with OH&SA and City Policies and Procedures.
- Manage contracts to meet operational tasks.
- Ensure staff accountability.

Assess and resolve Public Works related concerns from user groups, property owners, residents, businesses, other city departments and divisions.

Site visit investigation and customer interaction to determine course of action and resolution on customer service requests.

Track and document communication and resolutions for any/all service requests and identify reoccurring operational inefficiencies.

Assist in the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of capital and operating project budgets.

Managing daily job costing (timecards, equipment utilization and material purchases).

Administer all aspects of procurement for equipment and services, including procurement documents, contracts, and payment certificates.

Oversee asset management collection and mapping requirements for Public Works operations.

Interpret technical specifications, surveys, and asset condition assessment to interpret data and create work plans.

Other duties as assigned.

Assist in the development and enforcement of policies to optimize infrastructure life cycle and achieve competent, efficient and effective delivery of services, including but not limited to; Occupational Health & Safety, Highway Traffic Act, Environmental Protection Act, etc.

Qualifications, Competencies

Diploma in engineering, applied science, business, parks & recreation, environmental/horticulture, or a related field.

Supervisory experience working in operations, such as roads & sidewalks, traffic signage, parks and sports fields, and horticulture.

Supervisory experience in a unionized environment an asset.

Experience in sports fields and or parks an asset.

Experience with asset management field inspections and condition assessment an asset.

Experience preparing, planning, and organizing work plans and maintenance plans for related field operations an asset.

Sports Turf maintenance, CSA Playground Inspection, and or Splash pad Safety Inspection designations considered an asset.

Must demonstrate corporate competencies: Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Skills, Abilities, Work Demands

Intermediate computer skills with MS Office and have a strong knowledge of other applicable software such as, financial management programs, AVL/GPS Systems, asset management, software, and Customer Service software.

Knowledge of related acts and legislation including the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, CSA, related environmental legislation as well as WHMIS training knowledge.

Knowledge of technical specifications - Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS) and Ontario Traffic Manuals (OTM).

Knowledge of Municipal Act and Ministry of Transportation - CVOR.

Strong leadership and team building skills, with the ability to prioritize, mentor and manage a team.

Strong organizational skills and effective problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize work in a demanding envi