Interim Public Works Director Job Posting:

Reporting to Thessalon First Nation Band Manager, the Interim Public Works Director is at the helm of everything that keeps our community moving, from roads and infrastructure to utilities, piping systems, and fleet vehicles. Duties will include preparing annual division budget including multi-year capital and operating forecasts; preparation of reports; ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, project contract administration, and development of maintenance plans for existing infrastructure, and asset management functions.

We expect the Interim Director to develop long-term work plans and motivate their skilled team to get that work done on things that improve the day-to-day lives of residents.

We're looking for experienced Interim Director of Public Works with a service-oriented mindset to modernize our operations. Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping our community's future.

This position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

The Interim Public Works Director will:

• Provide technical guidance, engineering direction, and leadership support to staff responsible for the management and administration of divisional projects, linear and physical assets including roadway, sidewalk, parks, and infrastructure and maintenance.
• Prioritize rehabilitation and reconstruction of existing infrastructure through analysis of asset condition and service impacts, and development of maintenance management programs including prioritizing and reviewing inspection and maintenance reports in conjunction with the Engineering partnerships and support of the Band Manager.
• Oversee the process for long-and-short term planning for service delivery including conceptual designs of upgrades, efficiencies, and improvements, ensures compliance with provincial and federal regulations
• Oversee the procurement and provision of various service contracts by external consultants and contractors for projects as required, environmental studies, equipment tenders, service contracts and/or other agreements related to projects and operations within the department.
• Monitors progress ensuring contract specifications are adhered to, negotiating changes, and resolving disputes or problems.
• Develop and implement strategies, goals and objectives to address service levels including monitoring performance standards, revising and implementing systems and processes and reviewing activity levels.
• Oversee, review, and approve various technical studies for the department.
• Prepare and recommend annual budgets, long-range forecasts, and business plans for the department.
• Administer and monitor the approved budget and expenditures related to the department to ensure effective and efficient use of resources and provide expenditure updates/reports to the Band Manager and Finance team when required.
• Lead master plans related to transportation and development planning.
• Manage department staff, which involves conducting performance appraisals, coaching/mentoring, succession planning, training and development, labour relations matters, and the application of discipline.
• Monitor and approve work schedules for department staff while ensuring operational service levels are maintained
• Prepare administrative reports for presentation to Senior Management and Council in a timely manner, recommend new/amended regulations and/or policies.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education with specialization in Civil or Environmental Engineering or Engineering Technology, Environmental Sciences or related field of study.
• Minimum five (5) years experience with focus on the operation and maintenance of transportation and green space infrastructure and maintenance.
• Five (5) years' supervisory experience progressing in responsibility and scope, with a demonstrated ability to develop and mobilize people to achieve a shared vision and implement strategies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices as applied to the design and implementation of various public works, including snow and ice control, roadway and sidewalk maintenance, and parks and cemetery management and maintenance.
• Must possess valid ‘G' class driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle.

• Experience in the preparation of operating and capital budgets, forecasting, expenditure management.

• Knowledge of applicable legislation such as Minimum Maintenance Standards, Environmental Protection Act, regulations and design standards, Occupational Health & Safety Act, and any other associated regulations.
• Computer literacy skills including Microsoft Office applications, and various work management or asset management software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, external contractors, and the public.

• Well-developed organizational and time management skills with an ability to complete a high volume of work with accuracy and within prescribed deadlines in a fast-paced environment with flexibility to changing priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with Chief and Council, as well as other community-based organizations, committees and government agencies.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture.

Salary Pay Band Range

$80 000.00 – $100 000.00

Should you be interested in joining our dynamic team:

Please submit your cover letter and biography to our hiring committee: c/o Christine King email: [email protected] by October 30, 2024.

Contract end date: March 29, 2025.

Thank you to all applicants for your interest. Applications are screened against predetermined selection criteria and the candidates whose application meet the criteria are selected to participate further in the evaluation process. Only those candidates invited to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Disclaimer

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, working conditions or skills required for this position. Thessalon First Nation reserves the right to modify job duties or the job description at any time.