Supervisor, Operations (Roads)

Job title:

Supervisor, Operations (Roads)

Company

City of Kitchener

Job description

DescriptionSupervisor, Operations (Roads)Job Status: Permanent Full-TimePay & Grade: $90,259 to $112,824 Hourly Grade/Band: 9Hours of Work:40 Hours per weekInitial location: Kitchener Operations FacilityPosting period:March 13, 2025 to March 27, 2025 (at 6:00pm)OverviewOur Infrastructure Services Department, Operations – Roads and Traffic Division is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our dynamic team providing leadership, technical guidance and support. We are looking for an individual who fosters cooperation throughout the Division to promote a safe, healthy and productive work environment and to achieve business and service objectives through the effective use of resources to accomplish superior cost efficiencies while providing exceptional customer service. You will be responsible for various components of the City’s infrastructure including City streets and Regional roads within the rights-of-way.Responsibilities

• Provides supervision to staff with responsibility for recruitment, training and scheduling.
• Plans annual and seasonal work programs to maintain the City’s road infrastructure.
• Identifies and addresses work requirements and deficiencies including resource requirements such as materials, supplies and equipment.
• Administers an annual operating and/or capital budget for road maintenance and provides reports and forecasts.
• Liaise with external agencies, members of the public, City Council and other City staff.
• Work on call and Winter shift work to respond to operational needs and requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-year diploma or 2 years in a specialized post-secondary program in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant and related experience.
• Valid MTO “G” class driver’s license in good standing with the ability to obtain a “DZ” driver’s license within 6 months of hire.
• While on-call, must be able to respond as required within 45 minutes.
• Supervisory experience within a unionized environment an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to direct the work of others with superior interpersonal and public relations skills to deal effectively with staff and customers both verbally and in writing.
• Experience in the preparation and management of operating and capital budgets.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers and software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases and work order systems.
• Leadership and human relations skills to direct, develop, motivate, and support the personal growth of staff, while demonstrating tact and diplomacy in managing conflicts and fostering a collaborative work environment
• Ability to support and project the organization’s core values of trust and respect, collaboration, and change and growth, as well as our leadership traits, which are reflected in employees who:
• Lead by example and expect the same of others;
• Recognize accomplishments;
• Collaborate with others to realize shared outcomes;
• Enable others to be their best;
• Look beyond today.
• Must be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

Note: All interested applicants are encouraged to apply. In the event there is no successful applicant with the stated level of education and experience, other applicants will be considered if a combination of their education and experience meets the following pre-determined equivalency:

• Grade 12 Diploma plus up to 1 year of post-secondary courses with minimum 4 years’ related and relevant experience

OR

• 3-Year Degree/Diploma with minimum 1 year related and relevant experience

Department/Division:Infrastructure Services, Operations – Roads and TrafficGroup: Non-Union/ManagementCompetition Number: 2025-099Job Code: 0276Number of positions: 1

Expected salary

$90259 – 112824 per year

Location

Kitchener, ON

Job date

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 05:49:48 GMT

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