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Title posted on Jobillico - Director of Public Works
Posted on December 09, 2024 by Employer details Township of Champlain
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<p>Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Public Works 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. <br><br>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 municipality?s assets.</p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong><ul><li>Responsible for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the road network, including recommending tender approvals to Council, supervising construction and inspections and preparing cost estimates.</li><li>Determine the future needs of roads, facilities, and systems.</li><li>Oversee the operations of the Ontario Clean Water Agency with respect to three water and wastewater systems.</li><li>Responsible for the operation of the landfill and waste management collection and disposal contracts.</li><li>Support the Planner and the Director of Building & By-Law in the review, verification and approval of plans, new subdivisions, master plan subdivision plans, and any related studies submitted by a developer, contractor or other.</li><li>Review and approve utility submissions for municipal consent.</li><li>Contribute to the Township?s senior management team in establishing goals and objectives in developing and implementing policies and programs.</li><li>Prepare estimates and administer the department?s operating and capital budgets in compliance with Council?s guidelines and policies.</li><li>Provide Council, the Chief Administrative Officer and Township staff with advice and recommendations on transportation infrastructure, water and sewer services, facilities, landfill and planning and other matters related to the functions and activities of the public works department. Advise the Chief Administrative Officer on issues, matters and concerns where there may be important implications for the Township.</li><li>Direct the management of all human and other resources of the department, overseeing the full range of managerial functions and responsibilities including:<ul><li>Staffing</li><li>Staff training and development</li><li>Performance management</li><li>Occupational health and safety</li><li>Directing the workforce</li><li>Employee relations</li></ul></li><li>Direct the preparation and presentation of reports and recommendations to Council and the Chief Administrative Officer as required, regarding the activities, programs, and projects of the department. Attend and provide information for meetings of Council and for public meetings, as required.</li><li>Attend all meetings with Senior Staff.</li><li>Attend all meetings of Council.</li><li>Develop, implement, review, update and enforce municipal by-laws and Provincial Laws, where required.</li><li>Develop, implement, and administer departmental policies, programs, projects, procedures, systems, standards, etc. Develop and implement effective lines of communication and administrative controls including reporting mechanisms. Regularly review the effectiveness of the department?s operations and take initiative in making appropriate adjustments.</li><li>Maintain effective and cooperative liaison with the general public, senior representatives of other municipalities, agencies and employers, other levels of government, consultants, developers, contractors, community groups, etc., obtain and provide relevant information, and promote a high standard of public relations at all times.</li><li>Be a member of the internal Accessibili- LocationVankleek Hill, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$115,260 to $137,450YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Jobillico #14959373
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