Employment Type
Full-time
Job Location
242006 Range Road 243, Wheatland County, Alberta, T1P 2C4
Date posted
June 24, 2024
Valid through
July 12, 2024
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Position title
Manager of Technical Services
Description

Job Number:
P24-16

Position Summary:
The Manager of Technical Services is responsible for ensuring that both short and long-term infrastructure needs of the County are met. This is accomplished through accurate monitoring and maintenance of current facilities, and through accurate planning of future system improvements and upgrades based upon projected development or legislative changes. This includes:

  • Overseeing the County’s infrastructure life-cycle replacement program.
  • Supporting the County’s Planning and Development team by providing technical input and content into the County’s planning policies and, as required, providing other technical support related to planning and development activities within the County.
  • Providing project and contract management for all County capital infrastructure projects, and providing general project and contract management support for other departments within the County as required,
  • Overseeing the operations and maintenance of the County’s utility services and infrastructure (water, wastewater, and stormwater systems).
  • Overseeing the operations and maintenance of County-owned buildings and other facilities.

The Manager of Technical Services has the following direct reports: Utility Operator Foreman, Project Manager (2), and Facilities Supervisor.

Responsibilities
  • As a manager with direct reports, participate in the recruitment and selection process, conduct new employee onboarding / orientation, train, coach, performance manage, participate in the progressive disciplinary process up to and including terminations, participate in employees’ career development, and actively participate in other corporate-endorsed human resource management processes and procedures.
  • Participate in the budgeting process for both transportation and infrastructure projects.
  • Monitor spending to ensure that expenditures are consistent with approved budgets.
  • Liaison with provincial government agencies, other municipalities, various industries, and the general public regarding technical, financial, and day to day matters.
  • Attend Council meetings and provide status updates and recommendations to Council on various County projects and objectives.
  • Work with the asset management team to maintain an accurate database of existing infrastructure systems and facilities, detailing such things as condition and age, lifespan, and estimated replacement costs of infrastructure elements.
  • Work with the County finance and asset management team to ensure accurate and sustainable tracking of finances for infrastructure maintenance, upgrades, and capital projects.
  • In coordination with the Planning and Development (P&D) Department, create and maintain short- and long-term Infrastructure Master Plans related to Area Structure Plans (ASP) throughout the County, and, as applicable, Infrastructure Master Plans for regional infrastructure facilities and networks servicing multiple ASPs and/or municipalities.
  • Coordinate with and provide infrastructure planning and development input to the P&D Department for the creation and updating of ASPs and other planning policies
  • Provide input to the P&D Department regarding development applications submitted to the County and support the P&D department as needed with construction completion assessments and third-party engineering reviews for development applications and development projects.
  • Provide project and contract management in executing various operational and capital projects within the County. As needed, provide project and contract management support to other departments with the overall administrative and public works teams.
  • Work with senior management to ensure appropriate workplace health and safety objectives are met, and provide guidance to the Health and Safety Advisor regarding the planning and implementation of occupational health and safety initiatives.
  • Ensure adherence to all applicable Wheatland County policies and bylaws.
  • Maintain own compliance with OH&S and ensure that all applicable employees are in compliance with OH&S including employee attendance at regular safety tailgate meetings, that employees being properly trained in OH&S related topics, and that employees have adequate and relevant training to enable them to complete their specific assignments in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Appropriately, and in a timely manner complete administrative tasks when required.
  • Relate to and communicate with co-workers, management, customers and vendors sincerely, clearly, tactfully, promptly and courteously; respond to inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Perform tasks, consistent with the position, including special projects / assignments, as may be required on an ad hoc basis.
Qualifications
  • An accredited degree or diploma in the field of Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field
  • Current membership in good standing with the respective Association
  • Relevant experience managing and/or providing contract administrative support for municipal construction projects
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory capacity
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a municipal environment related to the provision of transportation and utilities services
  • Proficiency in the use of computer programs including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent communication skills including written and verbal
  • Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Effective organizational and time management skills
  • Effective negotiation and conflict management skills
  • Valid Class 5 Alberta drivers’ licence

Working Conditions:

  • Work requires both field and office settings with travel to various County sites
  • This position works a 5-day work week, Monday to Friday, with one day off in a 3-week cycle; hours of work: standard 37.5 hour work week