Section Manager, Operations and Maintenance Planning at CityofOttawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jan, 26

Salary

114097.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operations Planning, Contract Management, Data Analysis, Project Management, Maintenance Management, Budget Planning, Supervision, Strategic Planning, Policy Development, GIS, Human Resource Policies, Health and Safety Legislation, Performance Evaluation, Procurement Strategy, Service Delivery, Research, Data Collection

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Requisition ID: 16369  Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Department  Service: Water Facilities & Treatment Services  Branch: Facilities Maintenance & Support Branch Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary (up to 2 years)  Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week Affiliation: CIPP  Salary Information: $93,764.58 - $114,097.62  annually (2025 rates of pay) Location: ROPEC, 800 Green's Creek   City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure  Application Close: 06/10/2025 JOB SUMMARY Facilities Maintenance and Support delivers maintenance planning and contract inspection services for Water Services infrastructure/systems (surface water treatment plants, communal drinking water systems, linear watermains, linear wastewater and stormwater collection sewers, pump stations and the wastewater treatment plant), to ensure the continuous and adequate supply of high quality potable water to customers at the lowest cost. You are responsible for managing operations and maintenance planning activities to assist operational managers to determine efficient resource deployment, deliver effective service delivery plans, and manage day-to-day operations. You also: ensure the provision of effective maintenance planning; develop a contract management and procurement strategy and manage contracts to assist with program and project delivery; manage the contract/procurement data entered into Public Works and Environmental Services’ Maintenance Management Systems (MMS); supervise section staff; and contribute to ongoing service delivery and service improvement initiatives in the branch EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of 4 year university degree in business administration, public administration, engineering or other related program with a focus on operations planning and management. Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience supporting operational, strategic and business planning within a municipal government, including a minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience. KNOWLEDGE Corporate, departmental and branch policies and procedures Knowledge of PWES operations, procedures and best practices Research, data collection and data analysis methodologies and modeling techniques Project management principles and techniques Maintenance management principles, techniques and best practices GIS, Information Management and data management computer software applications Contract management and coordination Cost-benefit analysis, performance evaluation and benchmarking techniques Strategic planning and management principles and techniques Policy development, implementation and evaluation techniques Budget planning and analysis Possess general knowledge of the Corporation, departmental business requirements, policies and organizational structure and legislative structure of the work environment Working knowledge of Corporate Human Resource policies and the principles of supervision in a unionized environment Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures. Knowledge of City Of Ottawa Purchasing By-law is an asset COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Core Behaviours Core behaviours define the City's expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City's culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody, and demonstrate these core behaviours. Review the Core Behaviours. Leadership Competencies The City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization. Review the Leadership Competencies. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire. The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

Responsibilities

You are responsible for managing operations and maintenance planning activities to assist operational managers in determining efficient resource deployment and delivering effective service delivery plans. You will also supervise section staff and contribute to ongoing service delivery and service improvement initiatives in the branch.