Description

Reporting to the Manager of Public Works, the Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the public works area inclusive of planning, scheduling, prioritizing and training of employees. The main area of responsibility is the development and maintenance of public parks, sportsfields and cemeteries. Additional responsibilities, especially during the parks off-season, are to maintain municipal right of ways and road allowances in collaboration with the Public Works Roads Supervisor. This role will also act as the Spills Coordinator.

Specific Duties:

Plan, schedule, prioritize and manage the day-to-day operation of the public works area, specifically relating to parks, sports fields, cemeteries, parking lots, trails, tree maintenance, litter and debris, bus shelter maintenance, turf and weed control, horticulture, winter control, etc.
Assist Public Works Roads Supervisor, as required, to ensure municipal infrastructures within the road allowance are maintained.
Manage, organize and resolve unexpected factors and conditions such as staff issues, equipment breakdown, weather conditions, problems, complaints, etc.
Assist in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of capital and operating budgets.
Prepare, release, review and recommend various capital and operations tender document submittals and bids.
Prepare and supervise employee work schedules.
Coordinate with Human Resources in the development of employee training initiatives, supervision and evaluation of performance standards.
Address resident inquiries and concerns.
Prepare employee timesheets, purchase orders and ancillary requisitions.
Review and approve various small material purchase orders for all areas of Public Works.
Implement and comply with the collective agreement.
Ensure compliance to all relevant legislation and regulations.
Act as Spills Coordinator which may include such duties as spills investigation, coordinating clean up and remediation efforts, as well as communication with Ministry of Environment Spills Action Center, contractors and public.

Requirements

Must have a 3 year recognized University degree /College diploma in Engineering or equivalent education and/or experience in a related discipline.
Must have 5 years’ experience in the Municipal Public Works, Parks and/or similar operations.
Must hold a Certified Road Superintendent classification from the “Association of Ontario Road Supervisors”, or be qualified to obtain the designation.
Must be a member in good standing with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technician Technologists, or equivalent education, experience and professional accreditation.
Must have experience demonstrating formal training and experience in Public Works, Parks and/or similar operations with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role.
Must have experience demonstrating strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Must have experience demonstrating problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Must have experience demonstrating the ability to interpret and implement collective agreements.
Must have experience demonstrating skills in positive team building.
Must have knowledge of computer software programs in a “Windows” and Microsoft Office environment with an emphasis on operational maintenance systems.
Must hold a valid Ontario Class ‘G’ Driver’s License.
Must have experience in maintaining tactful relations with unionized staff, management, members of council, other departments, user groups, contractors, utility agencies, and the public.