The position will successfully manage a diverse operational portfolio with accountability for several units including Public Transit, Fire and Emergency Services, Recreational Programming and Culture, and By-Law Services. The role involves offering fiscal leadership and oversight to the Department; providing strategic advice to the CAO and elected officials; instilling corporate values that are aligned to the municipality’s strategic goals and objectives to support the establishment of policies and programs; liaising with external government agencies and other key stakeholders; and coaching, leading and mentoring staff. The position functions as a key resource role for Council members and ensures that all services and operations are professionally sound and acceptable to Council and the community.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a member of the Executive Management Team, the primary responsibilities include:
- Oversee the development of a variety of community services and strategies, goals and objectives for review and approval of the CAO and Council and implement these strategies to achieve Council’s approved long term and yearly goals.
- Evaluate and recommend efficiencies across various Divisions including Public Transit, Fire and Emergency Services, Recreational Programming and Culture and By-Law Services and drive continuous improvement and operational/program development and review.
- Oversee the development, administration and evaluation of Divisional long range plans, major works programs, capital project planning and operating budgets which effectively utilize available resources.
- Prepare and submit annual capital and operating budgets for the Department and direct the development of and monitor performance against the annual department operating and capital budgets.
- Oversee the development and evaluation of programs for each Division within the Department, ensuring efficient and effective business plans are developed and monitored for each division.
- Promote, develop, implement and maintain partnerships with a wide range of community groups to enhance the provision of services to the community, maximize service delivery; establish new programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Organize, direct and evaluate the performance of Divisional leads and other direct reports; establish performance requirements and personal development targets.
- Oversee adherence to health and safety procedures; Ensure compliance with applicable legislation such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, etc.
Note: Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.
EDUCATION/SPECIALIZED TRAINING/SKILLS:
The position will require:
Essential (minimum) Qualifications:
- University degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Recreation Management, Civil Engineering, Emergency Management or related discipline.
- Thorough understanding and knowledge in the principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and the maintenance of public records, organization and functions of an elected Council.
Asset (preferred) Qualifications:
- Certified Municipal Officer (CMO), Project Management certification (PMP), Professional Engineer (P. Eng), Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), Fire College Certifications - including certification in fire prevention, education, communications, and suppression or equivalent certification/designation is considered an asset.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Essential (minimum) Qualifications:
- 15 years’ experience delivering community services in a municipal government setting, including minimum 10 years’ experience at an executive leadership/managerial level along with at least 5 years’ experience in any 2 of the following service areas: By-law; Fire and Emergency Management Services; Transit; or Aquatics, Arenas, Community Centre or Community and Recreation Programming.
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