Job Description:

Job Type:  Full-Time Permanent – Non-Union

Work Location – East Selkirk 155 CIL Road

Work Hours – 7:00 am to 3:30 Monday to Friday, plus as required

Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable applicant is secured.  However, applicant screening and interviews may begin immediately.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Public Works Manager, the Public Works Coordinator will support the department by; coordinating departmental projects and developing plans, supervising employees, ensuring efficient day-to-day departmental operation, participating on the Workplace Safety & Health Committee, responding to citizen/customer inquiries, recommending changes to RM by-laws and policies, and conduct other work as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate projects and assist with development plans for facility maintenance, equipment purchase and general maintenance by;
  • Overseeing and monitoring RM initiatives, projects, upgrades and renovations as required,
  • Administering various contracts,
  • Creating and maintaining a detailed inventory of facilities, equipment and supplies, including condition reports,
  • Ensuring the collection and maintenance of detailed records and files regarding maintenance activities and associated costs,
  • Developing and ensuring the adherence to equipment and facility management standards
• Ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of municipal buildings, landfill, transfer stations, parks, pathways, trails, roads, and drains by;
  • Overseeing and monitoring the day-to-day work,
  • Overseeing snow clearing, and general road, park, pathway and trail maintenance and RM drainage,
  • Managing daily operations of RM landfill and transfer stations,
  • Ensuring the application of RM processes and standards,
  • Advising and reporting to the manager as required.

Supervise the work of up to 12 permanent employees, plus seasonal and casual staff by:

• Establishing work priorities and schedules,
• Directing, monitoring and providing verbal and written work performance feedback and associated documentation,
• Reviewing and approving time sheets; including the approval of overtime work/emergency response,
• Assisting with staff hiring, orientation and in hiring and discipline consistent with the Collective Agreement and RM policies.
• Providing training and ongoing supervision,
• Ensuring adherence by staff to Workplace Safety & Health Standards and operational procedures and processes,

• Actively participate on workplace health and safety committee, representing Management by;
  • Acting as (rotating) co-chair as required,
  • Responding to issues and concerns identified consistent with RM processes and the Manitoba Workplace Safety & Health Act/regulations,
  • Consistently reviewing workplace hazards with a view to risk mitigation or elimination.
• Respond to public enquiries and concerns by;
  • Providing accurate timely information to residents, customers and other stakeholders,
  • Bringing to the manager’s attention any escalating issues as required.
• Recommend changes to by-laws, policies and procedures to the Public Works Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Public Works Manager by;
  • Preparing formal and informal reports as required,
  • Acting in that capacity as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of project coordination/project management.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and manage employees,
• Ability to establish priorities, and action work objectives with a high level of independence and minimal supervision,
• Knowledge of facility management as it relates to municipal buildings and infrastructure,
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance techniques, equipment and heavy machinery operations,
• Knowledge in the safe use, operation and preventative maintenance of various equipment,
• Ability to coordinate, organize, and problem solve,
• Ability to communicate effectively; verbally and in writing,
• Ability to deal with the public in a respectful manner,
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships, personal initiative balanced by a realistic understanding of one’s authority; seeking out and or following advise/direction where appropriate.
• Ability to attend work regularly and punctually.
• Ability to be on-call as required.

Credentials and Experience:

• Minimum seven (7) years experience working in a Municipal environment.
• Five (5) years experience supervisory experience. Supervisory experience in a municipal environment preferred/considered an asset.
• Certificate and or courses in leadership considered an asset.
• Certificate and or courses in Project Management considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating snow clearing activities.
• Previous municipal equipment operating experience considered an asset.
• Understanding of heavy equipment, road construction, mowers/large scale grass cutting, and/or landfill operations considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in facility maintenance management considered an asset.
• Valid Province of Manitoba driver’s class five (5) license, class one preferred
• Satisfactory Criminal Record check.

Apply by sending resume and cover letter to:

RM of St. Clements

Public Works Dept

Box 2, Grp 35, RR1

1043 Kittson Road

East Selkirk, MB  R0E 0M0

Email: pwadmin@rmofstclements.com

The RM of St. Clements wishes to thank all candidates for their interest in this position, however, only those individuals considered for an interview will be contacted.