General Manager of Public Works

at  CITY OF KENORA

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education with specialization in Civil or Environmental Engineering or Engineering Technology, Environmental Sciences or related field of study.
• Minimum seven (7) years experience with focus on the operation and maintenance of transportation and green space infrastructure and maintenance.
• 5 years’ supervisory experience progressing in responsibility and scope, with a demonstrated ability to develop and mobilize people to achieve a shared vision and implement strategies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices as applied to the design and implementation of various municipal works; including snow and ice control, roadway and sidewalk maintenance, and parks and cemetery management and maintenance.
• Must possess valid ‘G’ class driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle
• Experience in the preparation of operating and capital budgets, forecasting, expenditure management.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation such as Municipal Act, Minimum Maintenance Standards, Environmental Protection Act, MECP regulations and design standards, Occupational Health & Safety Act, and any other associated regulations.
• Computer literacy skills including Microsoft Office applications, and various work management or asset management software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, external contractors, and the general public.
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills with an ability to complete a high volume of work with accuracy and within prescribed deadlines in a fast-paced environment with flexibility to changing priorities

Please refer the Job description for details