JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Planning, Engineering and Operations is a senior administration team member responsible for the strategic management of key Municipal functional areas including that of Transportation Services, Utilities, Planning & Development, Parks/ Green Space and Municipal facilities. This position is also responsible for work activities of outside contracted services including that of Engineering and Planning Services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS

• Full responsibility for the planning, organization, co-ordination, and evaluation of programs, plans, services, staffing, equipment, and infrastructure systems within the department.
• Directly supervises the activities of the Manger of Operations, the Development Officer, as well as work and activities undertaken by consulting and contract service providers.
• Overall responsibility for the provision of municipal services including the maintenance and operation of all infrastructure systems.
• Establishes goals and objectives for departmental operations; implements appropriate strategies to achieve departmental short and long term objectives including that of the community strategic plan.
• Responsible for the development and updating of documents including standards, procurement documents and processes, and plans including the Emergency Management Plan.
• Evaluates the needs of the various functional areas and formulates short and long range plans in all areas of responsibility including that of utilities, transportation, planning/development, facilities and Parks/Green Space.
• Responsible for processes pertaining to private development including that of plans review, compliance and approvals, drafting of development agreements, and inspections.
• Provides direct and indirect project management for the construction of capital municipal projects to ensure contractor compliance.
• Manages contracts including the performance of contracted consultants and/or firms contracted by the Municipality to undertake work project and initiatives. 

APPLICANTS MUST POSSES:

• Leadership Skills: Provides leadership while giving guidance and support. Mentors and is a positive role model who has the ability to communicate potential opportunities to departments while empowering staff and incorporating the views of others.
• Management Skills: A proven record of being able to motivate, plan, direct and evaluate people and activities of a broad based municipal organization. The ability to manage effectively while maintaining a friendly approachable attitude.
• Create a Fun Working Environment: A demonstrated ability to use respectful humor, laughter and fun in the workplace creating an environment where people are relaxed and willing to contribute.
• Financial Management: Leads with a strong sense of service delivery while integrating financial planning, budgeting, and management reporting.
• Communication Skills: a clear, concise and positive communicator who is able to build trust through presenting ideas clearly while effectively listening to others. Demonstrates a strong ability to work effectively within a public sector environment and is politically astute.
• Flexible and Adaptive: Able to change gears quickly in an ever changing environment. The ability to demonstrate flexibility and openness to changes in work personal or team responsibilities or portfolios.
• People Person: An integral part of a professional team with high ethical standards and an honest, consistent style of working co-operatively with others. The ability to work and lead in a professional manner while also allowing for creativity within the workplace.
• Contract Management: A confident systems management approach to alternative program and service delivery styles including contract negotiation, management and quality service evaluation.
• Organizational Skills: Able to simplify often complex administrative and service matters, an ability to separate important issues and prioritize work initiatives.
• Pragmatic Decision-Maker: Believes in involving people in processes to establish priorities and show sensitivity to changing approaches. Show strong common sense and intuitive judgment abilities.
• Conflict Resolution: A consensus builder with a proven ability of positively engaging people from diverse or polarized positions in problem-solving. Able to develop proactive solutions through the use of interest based negotiations demonstrating strong conflict resolution skills.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Post secondary education in Civil Engineering or related field of study.
• Five years of local government experience in a public works administrative capacity with broad based engineering and technical skills relating to the municipal field.
• Competent working knowledge and proficiency with computer software programs including Microsoft Office and GIS systems.
• Superior organizational skills in managing outside consultants and contractors and ability to manage a unionized workforce,
• Knowledge of provincial regulations and Municipal bylaws relating to functions within the Department.
• Experience with financial and budget administration, along with proficiency in drafting procurement documents. 

This employment competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is chosen.

Please submit applications in confidence to:

Director of Planning, Engineering and Operations Employment Competition

Box 600

Blairmore, AB

T0K 0E0 

Fax: 403-563-5474 

Email: execasst@crowsnestpass.com 

For a complete list of all of the key responsibilities please visit our website at www.town.crowsnestpass.ab.ca