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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Director of Infrastructure Services & Town Engineer
Posted on April 26, 2024 by Employer details Town of Erin
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Director of Infrastructure Services & Town EngineerJob description and duties are currently under review Business Unit: Infrastructure Services Position Title: Director of Infrastructure Services & Town Engineer Reports To: Chief Administrative OfficerTHE OPPORTUNITY Get a chance to be the mastermind behind the Town of Erin?s Infrastructure plans and developments. Reporting directly to the Town?s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Director of Infrastructure Services is responsible for the overall direction, management and administration of departmental units associated with Engineering and Roads, in addition to overseeing the outsourced water services which reside with the Ontario Clean Water Agency. As a member of the Town?s Leadership Team, the incumbent will be responsible for the leadership of the aforementioned areas of business including the delivery, development and maintenance of municipal systems. The incumbent will also help develop, manage and support strategies, plans, budget coordination, asset management planning, needs assessments. The incumbent is also responsible for performing statutory duties under the Ontario Municipal Act, Drainage Act, Public Utilities Act, Highway Traffic Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Water Resources Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Council policies; and to provide procedural advice and assistance to Council.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESThe duties listed below are not meant to provide a description of each and every job performed, but only those which represent the core functions of the job.Provide leadership, direction and the overall management and administration of the Infrastructure Services Department including the management of all agreements and contracts, capital and operational planning, organizing, and directing the operation of traffic, transportation, engineering services, the municipal road network, water distribution (and sanitary sewage collection systems in future) in consultation with the CAO. Prepare reports with technical advice on engineering and operational issues and make recommendations to the CAO and Council for new departmental policies, and/or revision of existing policies related to the operation or execution of activities assigned to the Department. Accountable for overseeing annual departmental business plans including the development and delivery of department operating and capital budgets; approves and monitors the department?s expenditures against budgets approved by Council. Oversee and guide procurement and purchasing practices in accordance with policy, including Requests for Proposals, Tenders and operational expenditures in order to ensure maximum value and adherence to approved budget. Oversee the preparation and submission of applications to various boards, agencies and ministries, which require approval for funding, subsidy allocation etc. (Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Transportation and Communications). Assess the Town?s infrastructural needs and design infrastructure plans that guarantee the maintenance of existing and future infrastructure, as approved by Council. Represent the Town as an official liaison on community infrastructure projects, plans, and strategies. Ensure a high level of competence and promote professional development of staff. Manage the ongoing development, implementation and monitoring of all Town capital engineering projects and overseeing contractor/ consultant services regarding the Town?s Wastewater Treatment Project, Roads and Water projects. Leadership and solid understanding of the development, approval and implementation of short-term and long-term departmental plans with emphasis on Asset Management and life-cycle projections. Responsible for recommending and formulating policies, procedures and guidelines to the CAO related to the operation, co-ordination of services or execution of activities and ensures the implementation and documentation of same. Establish, maintain and evaluate the effecti- LocationHillsburgh, ON
- Salary$133,004.3YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #93929
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