Public Works Supervisor

2 weeks ago

Oxford, Nova Scotia, Canada Town of Oxford Full time

Job Summary

The Public Works Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and management of public infrastructure and maintenance services within the community. This leadership role involves supervising staff, managing projects, and ensuring the efficient delivery of essential services such as road maintenance, waste management, water supply, and facility operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, leadership ability, and a commitment to public service excellence.

Duties

  • Supervision and coordination of all Public Works Department staff either directly or through subordinate supervisors;
  • Ensure all work related to the operation and maintenance of the Public Works Department is carried out in accordance with all Municipal and Provincial Safety Policies, By-Laws or Regulations respecting work carried out by this Department.
  • Effective and efficient operation of the Public Works Department and to ensure that the Department and all services under the jurisdiction of this Department functions properly at all times;
  • Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long range plans dealing with service issues and implementation strategies;
  • Responsible for ensuring appropriate preventative maintenance programs and repairs are conducted on the Public Works Department infrastructure
  • Responsible for security of municipal properties;
  • Be familiar with all contracts between the Municipality and other municipal units and contractors related to public works services;
  • Maintain liaison with Director of Public Works, CAO, Municipal Physical Activity Leader, Consultant Engineers, appropriate Federal and Provincial Departments, Contractors & General Public;
  • Attend Council, Committee and Senior Management Meetings as required.
  • Maintains drawings, plans and records of the Municipality's Infrastructure.
  • Ensure all public works equipment is maintained in good working condition and that appropriate records are kept;
  • Act as a team leader for full time, part time and casual staff employed by the Municipality for Public Works;
  • Ensure that all staff are aware and follow Municipal Policies and Procedures;
  • Follow all health and safety mandates as specified by the Occupational Health & Safety Act of Nova Scotia.
  • Assist with annual performance appraisals on all staff;
  • Provide regular performance feedback to staff and document performance concerns;
  • Ensure that all time slips are prepared and presented to the office staff in a timely manner;
  • Coordinate and schedule daily activities of Public Works staff, including a standby schedule;
  • Required to be a working supervisor, needs to be hands-on and actively working with the Public Works Staff while managing the job at hand.
  • Scheduling, organizing, implementing and performance of assigned maintenance programs;
  • Prepare a yearly, monthly, and weekly work plan of priorities;
  • Maintains a priority list of projects and updates this list monthly;
  • Liaison, on a regular basis, with the CAO to keep them informed of work plan priorities and any operational concerns.

Qualifications

· required to be a working supervisor - hands on with the Public Works Team

· Preferred candidates will be qualified in Class II Water Distribution & Water Treatment

· Preferred candidates will be qualified in Class I Wastewater Collection & Wastewater Treatment

· Must have a high-school diploma

· Possess credentials in traffic control, WHMIS, heavy equipment certification, trenching, fall arrest, confined space, confined space rescue, and trained with using multi gas detectors would be an asset.

· Additional critical skills required are excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,600.00-$57,595.20 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Extended health care
  • Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Oxford, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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