Manager of Public Works

By Wabaseemoong Independent Nations

Dead Line: February 16, 2022

• Budgeting and managing the Public Works Department funds and assets and assist with the preparation of the Annual Budget
• Maintain operating and capital budgets throughout the year
• Long-term planning and forecasting capital expenditures
• Oversee and manage applicable bylaws and administer permits when required
• Oversee daily operating activities of staff, and various subcontractors for efficient and effective service delivery
• Assess staff members’ training needs and ensure training and mentoring occurs in a timely manner
• Develop of a maintenance management system
• Lead and monitor construction progress and activities
• Prioritize projects and workload
• Manage assets, physical resources and services such as purchase equipment within budget
• Authorize the purchase of supplies and materials for projects and general maintenance
• Communicate and interact effectively with multiple stakeholders in service delivery (i.e. Chief and Council, residents, Chief Administrative
• Officer, other departments, and the team)
• Prioritize and report on issues raised by public
• Possess reliable public relations and interpersonal skills to clarify facts, provide information and respond to public concerns
• Prepare tender documents, contracts and agreements
• Assist in the preparation of various government grant applications
• Prepare documents for approval by leadership
• Monitor contractor(s) ensuring that they meet all terms and conditions of contracts
• Inspect and monitor new development sites for quality control in accordance with Wabaseemoong Independent Nations regulations
• Ensure all development control standards are being followed
• Ensure safety/risk management by conducting safety meetings with staff and ensure policies and procedures are adhered to
• Prepare and/or review comprehensive reports, plans, contract documents and estimates
• Attend Council and community meetings when required
• Have experience with procedures in all aspects of road year-round road and public works maintenance
• In depth knowledge of the operation of heavy equipment (i.e.,grader, snow plow, backhoe, dump truck)
• Ensure on-call availability, as required

• Minimum of 5 years experience related to community engineering and associated technical and operational functions, including working
• knowledge of project management and provincial or regional codes and regulations.
• Considerable knowledge of Wabaseemoong Independent Nations infrastructure, including methods, practices, specifications and techniques used in the construction, operation and maintenance of water, road, drainage, and other facilities.
• Working knowledge of related ISC funding and ACRS reporting and remediation
• Knowledge of the principles of water chemistry, biology and physics as they relate to water distribution, sewage and road works.
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills.
• Proven supervisory and team leadership skills.
• Experience with Microsoft software (i.e. Excel, Word, and Outlook), and knowledge of databases
• A valid Class 5 Drivers License. Class 1 and Class 3 an asset
• Formal education and training
• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and/or a professional engineering degree is an asset
• Job requires some physical exertion and ability to work in inclement weather /environments/climates