Operations Supervisor

Our City, Our Future

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

Join our dynamic Public Works team at the City of St. John’s as we seek a dedicated and skilled Operations Supervisor for our Fleet Services Division. As Operations Supervisor, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing daily operations of the City’s Fleet Services Division. This is a full-time permanent position, reporting to the Manager, Fleet Services.

Accountabilities

• Assist the Manager, Fleet Services in the day-to-day operations of the Division, including responding professionally to City staff and Council members through written, electronic, or verbal means.
• Supervise a team of forepersons and unionized staff.
• Coordinate on a daily basis with Public Works’ operational divisions to ensure equipment needs are being met.
• Oversee fleet maintenance resources, activities, and priorities to ensure the operation proceeds in an efficient and productive manner.
• Coordinate with external service vendors to ensure services are completed in a timely manner, and in conjunction with the City’s priorities.
• Reviewing and approving service invoices, and disputing any unwarranted charges with the vendor.
• Assist the Fleet Manager with the creation or management of tenders and contracts for the division, including acquisition of new City vehicles and various service contracts.
• Monitor and evaluate forecasted weather conditions, in consultation with other City staff, and deploy adequate resources to address weather events.
• Ensure staff are adhering to established work practices, policies and procedures and are up to date on required training.
• Investigate policy and procedure violations, attendance issues and impose disciplinary measures when necessary.
• Work a flexible and demanding schedule on an as-required basis, often after hours, to respond to the needs of the operation.
• Represent the division on a variety of committees and working groups both independently and on behalf of the Manager, as required.
• Become familiar with and implement applicable Collective Agreements and attempt to resolve conflicts and grievances when matters arise.
• Recommend, implement, and update Safe Work Practices and Standard Operating Procedures as required. Ensure these are communicated and monitored on a timely basis.
• Provide administrative or technical field assistance or knowledge to Forepersons.
• Monitor work orders and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Assist with time management reviews, utilizing work productivity and employee attendance records.
• Utilize Microsoft Office programs, and various other internal software.
• Create requisitions for goods and services, verify expenses and process invoices for payment, in accordance with the Public Procurement Act.
• Provide recommendations, proposals, analysis and reports as requested.
• Other duties as may be required.

Description disclaimer

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must be high school graduates with successful completion of a diploma in engineering technology, currently with, or eligible to obtain a Certified Engineering Technologist designation, or a post-secondary degree of a technical/mechanical nature.
Ideal candidates would have ten or more years experience in fleet maintenance or public works operations, along with five or more years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment. Experience with the Microsoft Office suite and with developing and analyzing Excel preadsheets is required. Experience with tendering and contracts and working within the Public Procurement Act is an asset.
Applicants should be capable of obtaining, or currently have a Class 3 driver’s licence with air brake endorsement.
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday 8am-4pm
This position is on Grade 6 of the Managment Pay Scale with a range of $108,065 - $139,439 per annum.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the
employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.