JOB STATUS:

Non-Union, Full-Time Permanent The Town of Battleford is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to serve as Manager of Public Works.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This is a senior-level management position reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

The Manager will be responsible for leading and overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of all activities related to the Public Works Department, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with municipal policies and regulations. This role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills to manage a team and infrastructure systems that support the daily lives of residents and the growth of the Town. Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage long-range capital plans, annual capital and operating budgets for the Public Works Department.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate Public Works staff; participate in recruitment, promotion, and disciplinary processes.
• Plan and implement infrastructure maintenance, construction, and service delivery, including roads, sidewalks, drainage, snow removal, solid waste, street lighting, and cemetery operations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, equipment inventory, and department activities.
• Prepare work plans, project estimates, and oversee tendering processes.
• Attend Council meetings and provide regular reports and recommendations on departmental operations.
• Respond to public inquiries and complaints professionally and in accordance with Town policies.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and productive work environment that complies with Occupational Health & Safety standards.
• Collaborate with other departments on joint projects and initiatives.
• Promote the services and activities of the Public Works Department.

• Develop and manage long-range capital plans, annual capital and operating budgets for the Public Works Department.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate Public Works staff; participate in recruitment, promotion, and disciplinary processes.
• Plan and implement infrastructure maintenance, construction, and service delivery, including roads, sidewalks, drainage, snow removal, solid waste, street lighting, and cemetery operations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, equipment inventory, and department activities.
• Prepare work plans, project estimates, and oversee tendering processes.
• Attend Council meetings and provide regular reports and recommendations on departmental operations.
• Respond to public inquiries and complaints professionally and in accordance with Town policies.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and productive work environment that complies with Occupational Health & Safety standards.
• Collaborate with other departments on joint projects and initiatives.
• Promote the services and activities of the Public Works Department