public utilities manager
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Assistant Manager, Public Works
Posted on
June 25, 2024
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City of Burnaby
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Assistant Manager, Public WorksCompetition No: 2024-233Duration: Regular Full TimeSalary: $120,276 - 125,572 - 130,886 - 136,182 - 141,496/ yearLast Updated: 6/25/24As the third largest City in British Columbia, the City of Burnaby is committed to creating and sustaining the best quality of life for our entire community. As a City, we provide facilities and services that support a safe, connected, inclusive, healthy and dynamic community. With this in mind, comes great responsibility - we seek likeminded individuals who are passionate about the community, work with integrity and respect, and are innovative when it comes to the work and services Burnaby provides to our citizens.Reporting to the Manager, Sewers, the Assistant Manager, Public Works is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and coordinating operations relative to construction, maintenance and repair of all municipally owned and operated sewer utilities and related support systems. Other functions include participation in budget cycle, monitoring cost effective operations including maintenance and repair costs. In addition, this position manages, directs and provides leadership to employees (i.e. hiring, training, developing employees and overseeing the deployment of work schedules), ensuring policies, procedures and safety practices are followed. Other responsibilities include involvement in labour relations issues which entail upholding the conditions of the collective agreement along with performance and attendance management. Performs related work as required.Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology with a minimum of five (5) years of recent related experience at the management level preferably in public operations or the utility field including sound administrative experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. This role requires thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures, materials, equipment, and tools used in public works operations; policies, rules, regulations, codes and legal requirements governing the work. Considerable knowledge of departmental budgeting and costing methods and procedures; financial management principles including controls, mitigating risk, contractual and legislative obligations; hazards involved in the work and of required safety methods and procedures. This role also requires sound knowledge of administrative practices and procedures. The role requires the ability to plan, assign, supervise and check directly, and through subordinates, the work of staff, ensuring for the economical and efficient use of labour, materials and equipment; lead, coach, mentor and motivate staff; diagnose causes of equipment breakdown and to identify potential problems and faulty workmanship; estimate time, equipment and material requirements and to prepare and control budgets; manage special projects and operations with minimal supervision while demonstrating solid leadership and organizational skills; establish priorities and accomplish objectives; manage a variety of competing deadlines within time and budget constraints; anticipate trends and create innovative strategies, develop flexible plans and improved work procedures and methods; prepare for and respond to emergency situations and to organize and direct crews and equipment dealing with emergencies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, employees, unions, consultants and outside agencies. The role also requires skill in the use of various software applications. Driver?s Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.Please submit your application no later than July 4, 2024.Copies of relevant professional certificates or degrees will be required at the time of the interview.At the City of Burnaby, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that authentically mirrors the vibrant community we proudly serve. We consistently embrace diversity and endeavor to build an inclusive workforce that
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LocationBurnaby, BC
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Salary$120,276YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CivicJobs.ca
#95769
Advertised until
2024-07-04
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