MacGowantown Looking For New Director Of Public Works

The Municipality of Morris Turnberry and the Township of North Huron are two rural municipalities on the north-east corner of the County of Huron. They include the Town of Wingham, Villages of Bluevale & Blyth and the Hamlets of Belgrave, Belmore & Walton. You can discover cultural, historical, and tasty delights, often lost in our fast paced lifestyle. Featuring rich farmland and commercial and industrial developments, we are yesterday’s tradition and tomorrow’s promise. The two municipalities pride themselves on being great places to live, play and work.

The two municipalities have entered into a two year pilot project to share certain services, including public works.

As a result, we have an opening for the position of Director of Public Works, reporting to the Administrator of Morris Turnberry and CAO of North Huron.

You will:

Lead and manage all of the public works operations including roads, bridges, drains, fleet and equipment, asset management, engineering, landfill, cemeteries, solid waste, drinking water and wastewater;

Be a key member of the joint management team;

Manage the public works portion of the shared services pilot project.

Qualifications:

An excellent track record of at least five years of experience managing a municipal public works operation;

Experience in most of the above mentioned public works services;

Strong understanding of asset management and capital & operational budgeting;

A Professional Engineer or Certified Engineering Technician designation;

At least a Class I certification from the Ministry of Environment with the ability to upgrade;

Extensive knowledge of all statutes, regulations and best practices relevant to public works;

Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with all key stakeholders;

Strong written and oral communication skills;

Innovative leader with a team approach;

An entrepreneur at heart who brings an open for business attitude;

Strong problem solving, computer, organizational and presentation skills;

Confident and dynamic with a proven track record of exceptional service to the public.

Some studies in public administration or management would be an asset;

A Certified Roads Superintendent designation would be an asset.

We offer a competitive remuneration package including OMERS. If are you interested in a challenging career in a dynamic team environment please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence by Friday, February 26, 2016 via e-mail or regular mail to:

Ward & Uptigrove Consulting & Human Resources

Attention: Tonya Wilson

P.O. Box 127

LISTOWEL, Ontario N4W 3H2

E-mail: [email protected]

The two municipalities are dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair and equitable work environment, and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. We are committed to providing a barrier free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.

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

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