Operations Manager, Roads, Drainage + Sanitation

at  City of Prince Rupert

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

The mandate of the City of Prince Rupert is to maintain and enhance those services that make Prince Rupert a good place to live and work, taking community leadership to seize opportunities that will be advantageous to Prince Rupert citizens.
City employees believe that providing quality government services to fellow citizens is the most satisfying work anyone could choose to do. The City knows candidates have many options, whether you are just beginning your career, seeking a second career, or just looking for a new challenge. The City is always interested in talking with people who want to be part of a local government that is moving forward in many ways. The City strives to provide a competitive, comprehensive compensation package that will attract and retain the brightest and best.

Reporting to the Manager of Public Works, the Manager of Roads, Drainage & Sanitation Services (the Manager) is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of the City’s stormwater infrastructure. Additionally, the Manager oversees the day- to-day operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of the City’s road network infrastructure, including roadways, traffic signals and street lighting. The Manager is responsible for the City’s sanitation service, which includes street cleaning, public space clean-up and Refuse collection and curbside pick-up and delivery of residential garbage, recycling and — in the coming years — organics. The Manager guides and oversees the work of City Operations staff to ensure service efficiency, systems effectiveness, and workplace safety.
This is an exciting management opportunity, to lead a diverse public works portfolio. The successful candidate will have or be working towards a Diploma in Civil Engineering or Technology (or a related discipline) and Applied Science Technologist (with the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia). In addition, the position requires Water Distribution Operator 1 EOCP, Wastewater Collection Operator 1 EOCP, and/or Water Treatment Operator 1 EOCP certification or higher. It will be integral that the preferred candidate has excellent communication skills, bring an understanding of local government operations, and possess a collaborative approach to problem-solving. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. A valid BC Class 5 driver’s license and a Criminal Record Check are required.
The salary for the position is $113,387 to $137,024 with room to grow once in the position, there is 95% of base salary in effect during the probation period; supplemented by a competitive total compensation package. The position requires on-call rotation (one week and one weekend per month) where the Manager must be ready and available to respond to emergency calls during this time.