Supervisor - Design Services (Re-Post)

at  City of Richmond BC

SUPERVISOR - DESIGN SERVICES (RE-POST)

The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision “to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada”, then please apply.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of municipal Bylaws and processes.
• Knowledge of Master Municipal Contract Documents/Specifications and City standards.
• Knowledge and experience applying engineering design principles, construction methods and techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, reports, plans, specifications and other requirements.
• Ability to develop, negotiate, and administer procedures, policies, Bylaws and agreements.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and memorandums.
• Skilled in project management.
• Skilled in customer service initiatives, innovation, and team building.
• Ability to effectively supervise, advise, and review the work of staff.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in written form with City Council, the public and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy in communicating with others.
• Ability to supervise, train, and mentor others in the work.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge and experience with some of ESRI’s products would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of computer assisted analysis for master infrastructure planning would be beneficial.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by graduation with a diploma from a recognized institute of technology in Civil Engineering with at minimum, eligibility for registration with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC. Five (5) years experience, including supervisory experience, in a related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in municipal or consulting civil engineering is preferred.

• Reviewing engineering design drawings and reports for municipal infrastructure as well as private utilities.
• Leading, supervising, reviewing and providing direction to technical staff responsible for engineering infrastructure planning with respect to their work plans, projects, daily duties and responsibilities.
• Coordination of work performed by the staff team to ensure timely implementation and completion.
• Developing policies and staff procedures.
• Preparing technical memorandums and reports to staff, committees and Council.
• Representing the City at internal and external meetings, on various committees with internal and external agencies as well as at public open houses.
• Providing engineering support and expertise to City staff and customers.
• Developing capital works projects.
• Developing, negotiating, and administering procedures, policies, Bylaws and agreements.
• Performing and assisting with engineering designs & drafting and with various Engineering related projects.