Discover jobs
Job Search
director of public works
Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Director of Operations
Posted on October 15, 2024 by Employer details Village of Lions Bay
Job details
The Municipality of the Village of Lions BayDirector of Operations ORGANIZATION: Village of Lions BayREPORTS TO: Chief Administrative OfficerSTATUS: Full-Time, Permanent (EXEMPT)HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week (on occasion may need to work a non-standard schedule and unexpected evening and weekends to respond to job requirements and emergencies).SALARY: $130,000 (plus benefits)ABOUT US:At the Village of Lions Bay, we are committed to delivering first-class service and services to our community. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we seek individuals who share our passion for providing exceptional service and contributing to our exceptional team.JOB SUMMARY:The Village of Lions Bay is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Operations to lead our Public Works team. The successful candidate will oversee the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the needs of the community. The Director of Operations will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and ensuring the effective coordination of capital works, asset management, and engineering services within the Village.WORK ENVIRONMENT:This role primarily operates in an office environment with regular site inspections and engagement with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders. Occasional outdoor work and attendance at evening meetings are required.KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. Skill in dealing openly, tactfully and sensitively in a variety of situations. Ability to effectively lead a team and work collaboratively. Deals effectively with disagreements and prevents the escalation of conflict. Proven ability to use judgement to resolve complex problems; seeks solutions in alignment with the Municipality?s objectives and values. Ability to develop and revise procedures and plans to address problems and changing situations. Ability to supervise, coach and guide others while enhancing individual and team effectiveness. Ability to mentor and foster the development of direct reports. Extensive technical expertise and thorough knowledge of municipal infrastructure and traffic engineering. Ability to effectively manage complex capital projects including an understanding of design and construction principles and methods. Ability to apply mathematical, engineering and analytical principles to complex engineering and technical problems. Thorough working knowledge of municipal bylaws and regulations relating to engineering issues. Proven contract administration and project management skills and excellent attention to detail including troubleshooting and resolving complex contractual issues. Ability to develop, evaluate, and administer procurement processes and contracts including basic knowledge of law relating to contracts and tendering. Ability to prepare clear written reports with recommendations supported by objective analysis. Ability to present technical advice in a manner that is understandable to people who are not subject matter experts, and to answer questions from members of Council or the public. Excellent customer service when dealing with members of the public (for example at open houses). Ability to deal with others with professionalism, courtesy, tact, while maintaining independence and objectivity. Proficiency with standard office applications such as MS Office Suite. Ability to use confidential information responsibly, maintaining security of all Municipal-related information. Thorough knowledge of occupational health and safety standards and practices, preferably in the public sector. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides leadership to a team of professional engineers and technical staff responsible for complex engineering, project management and technical work including design and construction of major capital projects related to all Municipal infrastr- LocationLions Bay, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$130,000YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #98744
Important notice: This job posting has been provided by a partner site. Job Bank is not responsible for this content.
Report a problem with this job posting
- Date modified: