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SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the management of a public utility, including thorough knowledge of Federal, Provincial, and Municipal regulations related to the operation of a municipal water system.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of municipal utility programs and services and how the work aligns with the objectives of the Regional Water systems.
• Highly developed analytical and business planning skills with a proven track record for implementing and monitoring programs and services.
• Demonstrated successful experience in a people leadership role; positive and proactive leadership capabilities, adept at leading a group of employees, contracted services and consultants; demonstrated commitment to developing high performance teams.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire the people they lead through productive and honest dialogue, with personal integrity and actions.
• Ability to be a trusted advisor and/or advocate in sensitive and/or emotionally charged situations.
• Demonstrated perseverance and resilience in addressing challenges and emergent issues.
• Proven commitment to the safety of employees with knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations as it relates to the position.
• Ability to provide a high level of attention to detail, make sense of data and solve problems.
• Ability to understand the importance of service delivery; develop and implement initiatives that support the area’s customers in a timely and effective way.
• Ability to skillfully communicate to a wide and varied audience and effectively influence outcomes; political acumen to identify and manage issues.
• Proven ability to establish purposeful relationships and work effectively within all levels of the corporation, with the business community and the public.
• Focused analytical and strategic thinking and issue resolution skills, combined with a commitment to innovation and collaboration.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office-365, SharePoint, and related software and database applications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A university degree in Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration or in a relevant area of study or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Eight to ten years of increasingly responsible experience in utility management and/or municipal service delivery, and progressively responsible supervisory experience of union and non-union staff.
• A Diploma in Public Administration or Master’s Degree in Public Administration is an asset.
• Must possess a valid Class ‘G’ Driver’s Licence.

Reporting to the Director, Regional Water, the Senior Manager, Business Administration provides utility management and business operations expertise with responsibilities in the planning, implementation and coordination of regulatory compliance and management system conformance programs, health and safety, utility security, and utility operations activities. This position works in a collaborative work environment with capital programs and financial management areas to achieve a consistent risk management approach for the long-term enterprise management of the utility. In consultation with team members, this position will lead a consolidated review and response to planning and development inquiries from municipalities and counties in the region to ensure the interests of the utility are protected and growth in the region are adequately incorporated into the long-term plans of the utility. This position assists the Director, Regional Water and designated Regional Water employees in the management of emergencies and contingency response for the utility.