director of public works
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Director of Operations
Posted on
October 31, 2024
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Employer details
Town of Osoyoos
Job details
Director of OperationsTHE ORGANIZATION: OSOYOOSOsoyoos - a treasure in the sun. Osoyoos is Desert Wine Country's Sweet Spot with the charm of a beach town surrounded by the only living desert in Canada. Taste award winning wine bottled where it is grown, savour sun-warmed fruit straight off the tree, visit centres devoted to preservation of our ecology, native culture and local history and then refresh yourself in the warmest fresh water lake in Canada. Mission Statement:To provide quality community services and facilities, which meet the needs of the current and future residents of Osoyoos, in a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable manner. Location:Osoyoos lies on the border with Washington State, approximately 4 ½ hours east of Vancouver at the junction of Highways 3 and 97. The community is vibrant and active with excellent amenities. A dynamic downtown offers residents a broad range of goods and services. Our arts and cultural facilities include an active arts council, museum, concert society, and theatre group, as well as, various ethnic, service, and charity organizations giving Osoyoos a balance and sophistication normally found only in larger urban areas. Residents also enjoy a wide variety of recreational facilities including ice skating and curling complexes, an equestrian training facility and several world-class golf courses, ski areas and outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities. To learn more, please visit Osoyoos?s website. THE OPPORTUNITY: DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONSReporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Director of Operations oversees the management, administration, and technical work involved in the development and coordination of the Town?s infrastructure management and the operation of its services; contract and project management; and is the Emergency Program Coordinator. Key areas of responsibility for this role include solid waste, water and wastewater systems, airport management and asset management. Key Duties:Works with the CAO and Council to develop departmental goals and objectives, including short and long term as it relates to the responsibilities of the Operational Services Department; Plans, develops, administers, and manages contracts for capital works projects; Reviews plans and drafts Town bylaws that may have an effect on Operations works in general; Serving the organization and leading a skilled and diverse team of exempt and unionized employees, by demonstrating adherence to legislative and regulatory requirements and industry best practices; Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements, create and implement documents and plans to ensure ongoing compliance with regulations from various authorities; In conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer, annually prepares an integrated five-year financial plan for the Operations components of the Town; Ability to manage external consultants, administer grant expenditure requirements from the funding agencies; Practice and adhere to WorkSafeBC and Town?s policies and procedures; Responsible for providing full management of staff including selection, promotion, development, standards, discipline, and performance reviews; Plans, coordinates, and directs the operations of the department; Directs and coordinates the provision of engineering services and consults in provision of required services; Directs the Town?s works programs and services. Ensures the appropriate standards and policies are established; Directs the preparation of annual and long-range operational planning and capital budgets for the Department, in accordance with approved guidelines; Monitors and controls departmental spending to ensure effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds, within the approved budget; Directs the department?s safety program and regular safety meetings and establishes policies for risk management and inspections; Attends meetings of Council as requested; Prepares reports and recommendations for the C
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LocationOsoyoos, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$126,047YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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CivicJobs.ca
#99190
Advertised until
2024-11-29
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