Job Description:

The Municipality of Louise is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent leadership skills for the permanent, full-time position of Public Works Manager.

The Public Works Manager assists the CAO in overseeing the Municipality’s rural public works, management of the complete equipment fleet, the urban districts including roads, sidewalks as well as utilities including sewer and water distribution and all components of the Louise Integrated Waste Management site

The successful candidate should possess a high level of maturity, proven management and leadership skills in developing effective and efficient teams, excellent communicator, strong analytical problem solving and conflict management skills, leads by example, shows respect and support for others and exhibits a positive and professional attitude at all times.

Skills and qualifications –

• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and willingness to upgrade to Class #A or 1A if requested
• At least 5 to 10 years previous work experience in a management position
• Industry experience performing public works in a municipal or similar environment
• Knowledge of graders, loaders and other equipment is important and ability to operate and train on this equipment would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge in predictive maintenance programs and monitoring of Asset Management programs is an asset
• Strong and competent time management and organizational skills necessary
• Basic understanding of financial budgeting processes necessary

A more comprehensive job description available upon request.  The successful candidate can expect a salary reflective of experience and qualifications including enrolment in health and pension benefit package.

Interested candidate to submit a letter of introduction, resume and 3 references to –

Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of Louise

Box 310, Crystal City, MB R0K 0L0

or email to – cao@louisemb.com.

Interviews may commence as early as 9 September 2024 but the posting will remain open until a suitable applicant is found