The Town is looking for people with a shared commitment to building a sustainable community, as well as shared values of integrity, inclusivity, excellence, accountability, and stewardship for the well-being of our residents.
Come gain a unique experience in the 2nd fastest-growing municipality in Canada!
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Operations is accountable for all activities related to the Town’s roads, stormwater management, potable water, wastewater, transportation, bridges, waste management, environmental initiatives, programs and facilities, and engineering related to existing and future municipal infrastructure both assumed, to be assumed and infrastructure within private and condominiums that are connected to municipal services and all municipally-driven infrastructure projects.
Participates as a member of the Senior Management Team providing input on departmental/corporate planning and strategic initiatives; leads and/or participates on project teams, as assigned, and champions the corporate mission and values departmentally among departmental colleagues, and corporately.
- Requires a University Degree in a related field.
- Eight to ten (8-10) years of progressive senior management experience overseeing the administration of Public Works functions, including transportation, planning, operations, water supply and distribution, sanitary sewage and treatment, stormwater management, and land development, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment.
- Possess a thorough understanding of the legislation and policies that affect the Department, including familiarity with municipal law, insurance, and employee relations.
- Experience developing and managing capital and operational portfolios.
- Technical knowledge of the Municipal Act, Drainage Act, Public Utilities Act, Highway Traffic Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Water Resources Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other applicable legislation.
- Broad range of experience in a variety of areas including all disciplines of Civil Engineering, administration and management, finance and accounting, statute, contract and common law, fleet procurement and management, and computer applications for engineering and management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, supervisory, organizational, sound judgment, and time management skills.
- Ability to exercise exceptional judgment in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to collaboratively work with elected and non-elected officials and staff at all levels while promoting and fostering a positive and respectful environment.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software utilized by the Corporation.
- Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
- Strong business acumen.
- Strong formal and informal leadership skills.
- A clear and solid understanding of the issues faced by the organization and the industry.
- Ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor the progress of all direct reports.
- Experience with coaching and development of management-level employees.
This is a full-time opportunity at the Town. The salary range for this role is $128,473.80 – $150,313.80 (2023 Rate). The Town also offers the following to our employees:
Perks & Discounts
- Wellness Programs
- Health & Dental Benefits * full-time & 12 month + contracts only
- OMERS
- Work / Life Flexibility
- Professional Development & Education Opportunities
The submission deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. on February 15, 2024.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Personal information provided by the applicants is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
