Director of Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Director of Operations
Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer

POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for leading the Operations and Infrastructure development, including strategic leadership, management and administration of a broad operations portfolio including Roads, Fleet Maintenance, Parks, Facilities, Capital Projects, Public Works, Water and Waste Water and Waste Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning
Develops and implements Operational initiatives including managing and/or overseeing capital works; identifying and overseeing the review of special studies, programs and facilities and ensuring public consultation/participation on same, reviewing and/or preparing associated reports. Develops and implements short and long term strategic organizational planning for the department and
is responsible for the development and delivery of policies, programs and services.

Leadership
Leads and directs the management of department staff, ensuring alignment with corporate vision, mission and values.
Participates as a member of the Senior Management Team providing input on departmental and corporate planning and strategic initiatives, leads and/or participates on project teams. Directs the planning, financing, implementation and maintenance of the Town’s infrastructure.
Participates as a member of the Emergency Operations Centre Team, coordinates the use of municipal facilities in consultation with the West Parry Sound communities and assists with the procurement and transporting of supplies in the event of a significant community emergency.

Human Resources Management
Provides supervision to staff, including performance review and planning, training and development formulation, problem solving/dispute resolution, discipline, safety, and hiring/ promotion/
transfer/succession planning and termination decisions.
Manages, motivates, mentors and coaches divisional staff.

Operations Functions
Develops, implements, reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of departmental policies and procedures including design specification and standards for buildings/facilities management, parks and recreation operations, roads, water and wastewater and waste management services.
Assesses infrastructure installation, replacement and maintenance needs.
Manages capital growth related projects throughout all stages; establishes project, approval, design, tender, contract, construction and/or commissioning.
Oversees the implementation of programs related to asset management, parks maintenance/construction, parking lot/walkway/sidewalk snow removal, horticulture/arboriculture, facilities
maintenance/construction, including , and beach fronts/boat launches and recommends as appropriate associated service levels.
Performs regular site inspections to evaluate quality and scope of work being performed and takes action necessary to ensure standards are maintained and work is completed properly.
Researches and maintains an awareness of current issues/trends and best practices; initiates/participates in benchmarking exercises with other municipalities.

Finance & Budget Planning.
Prepares, reviews, and recommends annual capital and operating budgets and forecasts, and potential funding sources; implements and oversees the asset management program, monitors, analyses and administers approved department budget and reports on same; authorizes purchases and payment of accounts.
Develops, revises, and recommends, as appropriate user fees and charges and applies for appropriate government grants.

Liaison, Communication & Customer Service
Responds to enquiries, resolves complaints and liaises with the general-public, staff, consultants, Senior Management, Members of Council, and community groups regarding public works matters.
Prepares reports/makes recommendations and attends Council, Committees of Council, Senior Management, community group, public and/or other meetings as required.
Makes presentations and provides advice/guidance on procedural, legal issues and strategies, major service agreements, partnership proposals and internal studies and significant new or pending
legislation and regulatory guidelines.

Health & Safety
Ensures compliance with all relevant statutes and regulations including but not limited to the Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Canadian Standards, Accessibility Standards, Leeds Standards, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Protection Act, Highway Traffic Act,
Minimum Maintenance Standards.
Enforces the Municipalities Health and Safety Program, procedures and best practices.
Implements, conducts, and ensures due diligence of all health and safety matters including but not limited to training, risk assessments, workplace inspections, investigations, procedures and correcting hazards.
The foregoing is intended to outline the general description of the duties and responsibilities for this position. It is not intended nor should it be interpreted as a complete description. The Municipality reserves the right to amend this position description at any time provided that such change does not represent a substantive change in the purpose or essential nature of the position.

CREDENTIALS REQUIRED/DESIRED
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Training:
C.E.T or other relevant discipline
Excellent Computer Skills with Word , excel, auto cad , spread sheets

Experience:
Five (5) years experience at a senior management level in a municipal public works environment;
Experience preparing/analyzing, and administering capital and operating budgets;

Knowledge:
Thorough working knowledge of municipal roads, facility management, water, wastewater and solid waste management operations; Working knowledge of design concepts, provincial grant processes, applicable legislative/regulatory standards, labor relations principles and practices and local government functions/ responsibilities;
Thorough working knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe work practices.

Competencies:
Excellent analytical, problem solving, organizational, public relations, communication, project management, strategic planning, leadership and supervisory skills;
Ability to deal effectively with all levels of staff and government, elected officials, consultants, developers, contractors, the general public and community organizations;
Availability to attend evening and/or weekend meetings and community events/programs; Valid Class ‘G’ Driver’s license and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business;
Driver’s Abstract in good standing required to operate Corporation vehicles.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Working conditions vary from normal office environment to significant periods of driving, exposure to
inclement weather conditions, dust, construction site conditions with potential dangerous environments
and exposure to public criticism.

Work outside of normal working hours is required

Requirement to travel

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will only be used for the purpose of candidate selection.

Please submit your resume to

Tim Hunt, CAO

Municipality of McDougall

5 Barager Blvd.

McDougall, ON P2A 2W9

(705) 342-5252 

thunt@mcdougall.ca 

Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled.

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