Manager Roads Maintenance

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As the Manager, Roads Maintenance, you will lead a 24/7 operation, managing the team responsible for the safety, condition and maintenance of City roadways and infrastructure (sidewalks, roads, bridges, tunnels, pathways, noisewalls, boulevards). Reporting to the Director, Roads, this position is a member of the Corporate Management Team and works closely with elected officials and unions. Primary duties include:

• Develop and determine the goals and objectives in alignment with the Transportation department’s business plan, budget, and Council priorities.

• Administer road maintenance services, including concrete, asphalt, gravel roads/lanes, sound fencing construction and repairs, and biodiverse boulevards and pedestrian supportive maintenance.

• Direct services for seasonal maintenance as well as special weather events, including Snow and Ice Control (SNIC) maintenance, emergency response and spring clean-up (street sweeping).

• Inspect field activities, manage and mentor both union and non-union staff, and deliver technical training programs for workforce optimization, SNIC Plan, Salt Use Plan, weather system scanning, employee and contracted callouts, and fleet usage.

• Respond to inquiries, as a designated media spokesperson, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to address issues related to Roads maintenance, flow, and design.

• Ensuring a safe team environment – building trust, encouraging respectful conversations, and prioritizing a safety mindset by promoting physical and mental wellbeing.

Qualifications

• A degree supplemented with a minimum of 10 years of road maintenance experience, including strategic leadership in an operational environment.

• Current licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) is considered an asset.

• Significant experience in managing capital and operating budgets, and major divisional projects.

• Thorough understanding of environmental requirements (chloride/salt storage, storm system issues), and road maintenance techniques and activities (including health and safety policies and procedures).

• You demonstrate a proven record in:

  • Identifying operational efficiencies and generating cost-savings;

  • Leveraging technology and change management processes to address business improvements; and

  • Excellent communication (including presentation skills and media relations), and well-developed political acumen.

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.  

Union: Exempt

Business Unit: Roads

Position Type: Permanent

Location: 677 25 Avenue S.E.

Compensation: Unrated Engineer Level H $110,947 – 191, 897 per annum

Days of Work: This position works a 5 day

work week with one day off in a 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Audience: Internal/ External

Apply By: June 8, 2020

Job ID #: 303048