Director of Infrastructure

Are you an experienced operations manager with an engineering background that has worked in a municipal setting for more than five (5) years? The Township of Champlain is seeking just such an individual to fill the position of Director of Infrastructure on a full-time, permanent basis.

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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 is responsible for policy development, program planning, fiscal management administration and operational direction for all services within the Public Works Department. 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. The Director is responsible for ensuring integration with other departments, manages risks and protecting the Township’s assets.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develops, implements, and administers departmental policies, programs, projects, procedures, systems, standards. This includes the implementation, update and enforcement of applicable municipal by-laws and Provincial legislation.
2. Directs the Planning, Design, development, and 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.
3. Provides 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.
4. Directs and manages the contract lifecycle for services and projects through third parties, from design, Council approval, construction, inspection and budget oversight
5. Contributes to the Township’s senior management team in establishing goals and objectives in developing and implementing township wide policies and programs.
6. Manages 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.
7. Directs 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.
8. Represents 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.
9. Performs other duties as directed, and undertake special projects as assigned by the Chief Administrative Officer

Qualifications

Language: Strong command of the English language is essential. Bilingualism 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 an 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.

Working Conditions

• The salary range for the A8 level ($117,234 - $139,796 per year) 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.
• Occasionally exposed to conditions of discomfort caused by temperature extremes, inclement weather, dust, dirt, waste, and similar factors.
• Effort is required to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise conflicting objectives.
• Must be able to work after hours when deemed necessary to meet deadlines and deal with crisis.

Interested persons are invited to submit their CVs/ resumés using the Townships online form.

Deadline for applying : This posting is due to close on Sunday the 5th of April before 11:59PM Eastern Time HOWEVER: Should a suitable candidate be selected before this date, the posting will be closed. Potential candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes and covering letters on the Township of Champlain website as soon as possible.

Start Date : As soon as possible .