Description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Infrastructure provides leadership and strategic direction to a portfolio of operations services to maintain and enhance the Township’s transportation infrastructure, water and sewer services, facilities, and dry waste disposal site. The Director plays a key role in ensuring service delivery is provided in a customer focused and efficient manner to achieve standards established by Council and provincial legislation and for ensuring integration with other departments, managing risks and protecting the Township’s assets.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and administer departmental policies, programs, projects, procedures, systems, and standards. This includes the implementation, update and enforcement of applicable municipal by-laws and Provincial legislation related to municipal infrastructures and public works operations.
Direct the Planning, Design, development, maintenance and upgrading of the Township infrastructure, including but not limited to roads, water systems, landfill, waste collection and disposal services, facilities, sewage systems, and utility infrastructure.
Provide expertise and departmental input to council and other departments at meetings, presentations and in written reports. This includes attendance at all meetings of Council and Senior Staff.
Direct and manage the contract lifecycle for services and projects through third parties, from design, Council approval, construction, inspection and budget oversight.
Contribute to the Township’s senior management team in establishing goals and objectives in developing and implementing township-wide policies and programs.
Manage the financial resources of the department, including preparing long-term plans, budget proposals, operational reports, project monitoring reports, and operational reports.
Prepare estimates and administer the department’s operating and capital budgets in compliance with Council’s guidelines and policies.
Direct the Human Resource management of the department, overseeing the full range of HR management functions and responsibilities, including but not limited to recruitment, occupational health and safety, training and development, performance management and Labour relations.
Represent the Township, ensuring positive relationships with the external entities such as the public, senior representatives of other municipalities, agencies, other levels of government. This may include serving on external working groups or committees.
Perform other duties as directed, and undertake special projects as assigned by the Chief Administrative Officer.

Requirements

Language: Strong command of the English language is essential. Bilingualism (English and French) is considered to be an asset.

Education and Certificates:

University degree in Civil Engineering or related field. A C.E.T. designation or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.
Must have a valid "G Class" driver’s licence.
Must have a clean driving record.
Must provide a satisfactory Police Criminal Record Check (condition of employment).

Required Experience and Abilities

5 years municipal experience in a public works or an infrastructure operations supervisory level position.
Experience managing staff in an operational or industrial environment.
Experience in strategic planning.
Experience in financial management including annual budget processes, financial reporting and forecasting
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Knowledge of road construction standards and practices.
Self-Awareness
Leadership
Ability to work within a political environment.
Ability to anticipate and mitigate risk.
Ability to work as a member of a team to meet common objectives.
Significant expertise in word processing, accounting and presentation programs.

Asset Experience and Abilities

A certified road supervisors’ designation would be an asset
Courses in HR management.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for level 8 ($117,234 to $139,796) consists of five (5) steps, and the salary is determined upon hire based on qualifications, experience, skills, and knowledge.
This position is full-time, with a regular schedule of 37.5 per week with occasional requirements to work weekends, evenings.
4 weeks' vacation plus 1 week of time-in-lieu, for a total of 5 weeks vacation per year.
Paid sick days
Paid personal days
Paid floating days
Paid short-term disability
Group insurance premium covered entirely by the municipality
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