Job Description:

Flin Flon is a thriving northern community, a vacationer’s dream destination nestled in the middle of nature’s pristine beauty. Located north of the 54th parallel, the City of Flin Flon was built on an old volcanic belt which gives the region a truly unique forested and rocky landscape like no other. The City of Flin Flon offers a wide array of amenities and a range of lifestyle and business opportunities.

We are currently seeking an energetic, motivated, and experienced team player to join our team of professionals.

Full-time, salaried position: Salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

THE Opportunity

The City of Flin Flon has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and results oriented leader to join our team as Manager, Public Works. As a key member of Flin Flon’s leadership team, you will:

• Provide leadership and manage department staff in multifunctional areas in the implementation of department deliverables, delegate responsibilities appropriately and provide guidance and motivation to achieve outcomes.
• Develop long-range strategies, plans and operating policies to prioritize and implement capital programs/projects for fleet, construction, rehabilitation, and expansion of new infrastructure.
• Lead project management for the planning, design, and construction of Flin Flon’s
• Provide leadership and work collaboratively with key stakeholders and other departments to ensure coordination in planning and delivery of projects, programs, services, and regulatory functions.
• Seek opportunities to create efficiencies and reduce costs by capitalizing on partnerships and various funding supports.
• Establish practices and procedures to ensure that statutory requirements are met, and quality standards Ensure that health and safety standards are strictly enforced in all workplaces and worksite locations.
• Consult with external engineers and contractors as required.
• Respond effectively and efficiently to requests from ratepayers, businesses, and the public, coordinating appropriate action in accordance with approved municipal policy.
• Review and comment on engineering drawings and development proposals related to infrastructure, transportation, utilities, and storm water management.
• Lead the development and implementation of an asset management plan for the department.
• Preparation of departmental capital and operating budgets in conjunction with other departments and external agencies.
• Monitoring the performance of the department against the strategic plan and Initiate corrective action, if necessary.
• Decide on best design and use of materials and equipment for construction, repair, and maintenance jobs. Maintain high quality and workmanship at reasonable cost for public’s safety and convenience.
• Purchase goods and services as outlined by the City of Flin Flan’s finance, purchasing and procurement policies.
• Keep the Chief Administrative Officer informed of activities and Analyzing and providing remedies to issues affecting the City of Flin Flan’s infrastructure and public work’s operations and plans.
• Attend Committee, Council, Planning, Department Head, and other meetings as required.
• Participate as a member of the Senior Management Team providing input on department/municipal planning and strategic initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with corporate objectives

WORK REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

As our ideal candidate, you will be proactive, detail oriented, diplomatic, organized, and flexible. You will be familiar with public policy development, municipal government planning and decision-making processes and will demonstrate:

• A University Degree or College Diploma in Civil Engineering, or related field
• Certification, in good standing, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Certified Engineering Technician (C.E.T.) with a minimum ten (10} years’ experience in municipal engineering, public works, or similar field
• Five (5) years of progressive leadership experience, in a unionized environment
• Strong working knowledge of all applicable legislation and policy that affects the operation of municipal Public Works operation and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive, collaborative relationships working with service recipients, staff, management peers, elected officials, community partners, and government agencies.
• Advanced problem solving and conflict management skills, combined with the ability to exercise tact, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to meet deadlines, function well under pressure, and respond to frequently changing demands.
• Well-developed computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant applications.
• Proven written and oral communication skills for report writing and presentations.
• Certified Operator in the Province of Manitoba in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection is considered an asset.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The City of Flin Flon offers an attractive compensation package that includes competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and pension plan.

The incumbent will be required to submit a criminal record check, and hold a class 5 driver’s licence, in good standing.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply in writing and submit a complete resume, educational background, qualifications, and references. Applications will be received until the position is filled, please address application to:

Joy Capyk, Director of Human Resources

The City of Flin Flon

20 First Avenue

Flin Flan, MB RSA 0T7

E-mail: jcapyk@flinflon.ca