Public Works Supervisor

at  Namgis First Nation

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Grade 12.
• Experience in road, sidewalk, and drainage system construction, maintenance and repair.
• Working Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater systems.
• Willing to attend and obtain training and certifications as needed.
• Must also have a Class 5 Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
• Occasional weekend work is required

• Supervise operations and maintenance of the Public Works Department
• Supervises, estimates, plans, forecasts, schedules and assigns work through the relevant work order systems.
• Maintains and monitors department equipment, vehicles and inventory.
• Oversees and ensures seasonal preventative maintenance and grounds maintenance as needed.
• Assists Department Manager in preparing annual budget.
• Works collaboratively and provides support to the Housing and Lands Departments as needed.
• Works collaboratively with internal ‘Namgis First Nations Departments to ensure adequate reporting and accounting processes occur pertaining to Public Works.
• Works collaboratively with the adjacent municipality and regional district to ensure good order of infrastructure and service agreements.
• Oversee and monitor water systems including wells, underlying water infrastructure and Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Assist in Employee performance reviews.
• Assess and analyze drainage issues, road and sidewalk safety concerns and other traffic related issues. Make recommendations and or take decisive action to make repairs or remedy emergent situations in a cost effective and efficient manner while trying to minimize disruption of service or risk of liability.
• Provide training to staff as needed.
• Purchase and maintain equipment as needed in cooperation with the Department Manager.
• Coordinate and oversee work orders with external vendors.