Senior Manager – Contracts and inspections-Public Works and Buildings

Pointe-Claire is a city with a population of 34,000 located along Lac Saint-Louis and forming part of Greater Montreal. Recognized for its lifestyle, Pointe-Claire also has a distinctively rich architectural and historical heritage and provides services of outstanding quality to its population. Dedicated to the life of its citizens, the City's mission is to ensure that the quality of its social, cultural and economic environment is maintained for citizens today as well as future generations.

Description:

Reporting to the Director – Public Works, the jobholder is responsible for carrying out, planning and managing contracts and inspections related to the Public Works and Buildings Department's maintenance activities. These maintenance activities involve the fields of roads, parks, horticulture, arboriculture, environment, buildings and the City fleet.

Departmental mission:

Ensure the sustainability and functionality of all public infrastructure, facilities and buildings, with a view to sustainable development and improving citizens' quality of life.

General responsibilities and goals:

• Manage the department's human, financial, material and information resources in accordance with the rules, standards, regulations and collective agreements in force, with a strong focus on:

o Workforce planning, by providing ongoing training for staff and evaluating performance management in order to prepare for employee succession;

o Development and implementation of policies and programs and application of standards and regulations related to the maintenance of assets under their management;

o Development of management performance indicators to ensure productivity and achievement of departmental objectives;

o Preparation of departmental budgets;

• In collaboration with their superior, set the department's objectives and priorities, ensuring alignment with its mission and strategic objectives;
• Carry out, plan and manage contracts and inspections related to the Public Works and Buildings Department's maintenance activities;
• Ensure sound team management and quality control of arboricultural inspection work in connection with the issuance of private tree cutting permits, while applying the required preventive and corrective measures;
• Evaluate, manage and follow up on internal, residential, commercial and industrial customer requests related to fleet, infrastructure, buildings, parks and sports fields, and urban canopy issues;
• Prepare comprehensive recommendations and justifications to support department management decisions;
• Participate in various internal and external meetings and committees;
• Create and implement performance monitoring and control tools;
• Manage grant programs related to the various business sectors under their responsibility;
• Stay current with best practices in their field and implement them to optimize processes;
• Perform any other related tasks.

Job requirements:

• Undergraduate degree, ideally in landscape architecture, engineering (civil, mechanical or forestry) or any other related discipline;
• Project management certification will be considered an asset;
• Good knowledge of the government tendering process;
• 6 to 9 years of relevant experience, preferably in the municipal sector;
• Good knowledge of French and English to be able to hold a conversation, lead a workshop, take part in a business meeting, and write high-quality reports or short texts.

Schedule:

35 hours per week

Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. minus 45 minutes for lunch

Friday: 8:00 a.m. to noon

Footnote:

• The City of Pointe-Claire is an equal opportunity employer and invites women, Aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities and handicapped persons to submit their candidacies. We thank you in advance for your application; however, only candidates who are selected will be contacted.