Town of Virden

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MANAGER OF UTILITIES

Position Summary:    

Under the general direction of the Operations and Facilities Manager, the position oversees and manages the full spectrum of utility services (water and wastewater) and supervises Operations staff with certifications in any of the four water and wastewater operator disciplines. They will assist the Operations and Facilities Manager with the direction and work planning for Utilities. They will be expected to communicate professionally with both residents and contractors.  The position will provide administrative support and assistance to the Operations and Facilities Manager in this area.  The following is not an all-inclusive listing of work requirements:

General Duties:

•  Comply with all policies, rules and regulations of the municipality and the federal and provincial government
• Meet with the public and handle routine inquiries
• Monitor the purchasing for the Utilities department.  Approve the payment of invoices from day-to-day operations.
• Oversee and monitor all Utilities Functions.
• Work closely with contractors and suppliers providing or performing services for the town
• Assist with arranging contract work on Utilities facilities
• Oversee repair and maintenance of water distribution system, sanitary sewer system, storm drainage system,
• Implement preventative maintenance schedules and oversee on-going maintenance
• Manage and oversee efficient and cost-effective operations of utilities machinery and equipment
• Ensure necessary analysis of water and wastewater treatment as required by Alberta Environment and other regulatory bodies is performed and submitted.
• Preparation and ongoing review of all required SOPs and reporting for Utilities.

 Budget and Long-Range Financial Plan

•  Drafts operating and capital budget and long-range financial plan for utility services with.
• Monitor expenditures against the budget on an on-going basis
• Maximize and ensure the cost-effectiveness of operations without compromising priority activities and processes

Administration

•  Maintain daily records of all necessary operations
• Complete special assignments as directed by the Operations and Facilities Manager
• Prepare and maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies for the utilities department
• Ensure necessary documentation is completed in a timely manner
• Maintain confidentiality

 Personnel

• Train and develop appropriate staff, fostering a team environment
• Report issues to the Manager of Operations and Facilities.
• Establish performance standards and monitor employee performance
• Participate in performance evaluations of Utilities personnel
• Establish deadlines and schedules and assign work to Utilities personnel
• Submit time-sheets for Utilities staff to the Manager of Operations and Facilities.
• Be responsible for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant on-call rotas
• Actively supports and advocates all aspects of the health and safety program.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 high school education or equivalency
• Level II in Water Treatment; Level III in Wastewater Treatment
• Level I in both Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection  
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License
• Must hold or be willing to work toward and maintain basic required occupational health and safety tickets for CPR/AED (First Aid), confined spaces entry, transportation of dangerous goods, H2S Safety and WHMIS
• Must be cleared by a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) security check

 Certification and Skills:

The Manager of Works and Utilities should possess the following core skills, courses or certifications - or be willing and qualified to obtain them:

• Basic equipment maintenance and repair
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License with Air Endorsement (or ability to obtain)
• Public Works Supervisor training certification (if available)
• Heath and Safety Certification in Hazard Identification, Inspections, and Investigations
• Level III in Water Treatment if required
• A good mechanical ability
• Computer Literacy
• Incident Command System training (200 or better) considered an asset.

OTHER:  The statements contained in this job description reflect general details necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skill typically required.   It should not be considered a complete listing of work requirements.  Individuals may be required to perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

This is an exempt/ non-union position.

Please forward resumes, complete with covering letter to:

Mr. Neil Smith

Chief Administrative Officer

Town of Virden

236 Wellington Street West

Box 310

Virden, Manitoba

R0M 2C0

Ph:  (204)748-2440 or Fax:  (204)748-2501

Email:  cao@virden.ca

This competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found.