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SalaryMUNICIPALITY OF KINNGAIT
DEPARTMENT: Municipality POSITION: Public Works Director STATUS:
NON‐Unionized
REPORTS TO: Senior Administrative Officer P a g e | 1
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
OVERVIEW:
The Director of Public Works is responsible for development services within the Hamlet boundaries of Kinngait as well as the co-ordination of all municipal infrastructure, buildings and equipment, and the supervision, direction and administration of the day-to-day operations of the Public Works Department and crew.
DUTIES:
1. To ensure that all capital works and maintenance works are constructed and maintained in a manner following standard construction and engineering principles.
2. To ensure all works completed by the Public Works Department are done in compliance with applicable legislation.
3. To plan and prepare all budgets for maintenance of Hamlet infrastructure, all Hamlet owned buildings, all mechanical equipment operated by the Hamlet, and related record keeping.
4. To hire, plan, direct, co-ordinate, administer and supervise the day-to-day activities of staff working directly under his/her jurisdiction, and to take any disciplinary or termination action, as appropriate.
5. To ensure that employees under his/her jurisdiction carry out their responsibilities.
6. To approve staff training, attendance at seminars, conferences, etc.
7. To be involved in union negotiations and grievances for employees under his/her jurisdiction.
8. To develop and recommend for approval to the Senior Administrative Officer, and/or Council, the bylaws, policies, and procedures required to regulate the operations of the Public Works Department.
9. To prepare reports and bylaws and make recommendations to the Senior Administrative Officer.
10. To ensure that programs, policies, practices, and procedures pertaining to the Public Works Department are observed and carried out as intended.
11. To prepare and submit to the Senior Administrative Officer, the annual capital and operating budget for the
Public Works Department.
12. To approve financial and operating transactions for Public Works Department purchases and orders.
13. To prepare applications and submissions for cost and revenue sharing grants available to the Public Works
Department, in conjunction with the Senior Management Team.
14. To represent the municipality before the public in matters pertaining to the Public Works Department, and to attend to the public, as required, for the purpose of answering inquires and discussing complaints with respect to matters coming within his/her jurisdiction.
15. To act as a liaison and communicate with local officials of various Ministries, Crown Corporations, and government agencies on all functions pertaining to Public Works.
16. To prepare reports and maintain such records and information as may be necessary to perform this function.
17. To act as the Hamlet’s liaison to WSCC.
18. Reviews cost reports and construction progress of Hamlet projects to ensure standards of quality and conformance with budget appropriations.
19. Responsible for planning and ensuring services are in place to meet all Hamlet needs.
20. Prepares specifications for contracts.
21. Responsible for long range planning of infrastructure upgrading.
22. Responsible for administration, including all tendering and Request for Proposal preparation for Public Works services provided by contract.
23. Responsible for risk management in all operations and implementation of a comprehensive Safety Program.
24. Prepares yearly resupply according to purchasing policy guidelines and performs tender opening requirements.
25. Liaises with the District building inspection to ensure that records are updated, and all permits are completed as agreed.
26. Oversees design layouts, site plans and sketches for a variety of Municipal service projects such as roads, storm and sanitary sewers, waterworks, buildings, and other works.
27. Provides basic survey and field layout services for Hamlet projects.
28. Assists in animal control enforcement.
29. Responsible for the efficient operation of all water and sewage delivery services.
31. Reviews and approves applications from Utility Companies and maintains liaison with utilities on all matters relating to Municipal Works.
32. To carry out additional related tasks and functions, as assigned by the Senior Administrative Officer.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
1. A minimum of five years experience in a management position in a municipal Public Works Department with a degree/diploma is desirable or a combined experience with infrastructure and public works knowledge, supplemented with management development experience.
2. Red seal Trade and/or Heavy Equipment certification would be a definite asset.
3. Working knowledge in the North with Sewage, Water supply planning and management.
4. Effective management, team building, leadership, and supervisory strengths, with a commitment for continuous improvement.
5. Familiarity with related municipal legislation and other relevant provincial statutes.
6. Experience with development and management of departmental capital and operational budgets.
8. Personal initiative with good planning and organizational skills as well as a high degree of integrity and professionalism
9. Strong capability to identify needs, plan and develop goals, priorities, and other outcome measures
10. Must be knowledgeable with MICROSOFT (Outlook, Word and Excel) computer programs
10. Proven skills in implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe, efficient workplace.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months
Salary: $120,000.00-$124,898.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Are you willing to relocate to Kinngait (formerly Cape Dorset), Nunavut?
- Provide a Criminal Record Check
Ability to Relocate:
- Cape Dorset, NU: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-03-15
Expected start date: 2024-04-08
