The Corporation of the Township of Gillies currently has one vacant position for a
Roads Maintenance Coordinator
Permanent, Full-Time (40 Hours per Week with some overtime) 6-Month Probation, benefits, OMERS Pension
Position is posted until filled
Wage: $79,000 to $83,200 (salary)
The Township is currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Roads Maintenance Coordinator for a permanent, full-time position. Candidates must possess a valid DZ driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract and demonstrate proficiency in operating heavy machinery, including graders, backhoes, loaders, and snow plows. A strong working knowledge of Ontario’s occupational health and safety regulations is essential. Furthermore, applicants must exhibit solid computer literacy and record-keeping abilities. Due to the nature of the role, flexibility to respond to urgent maintenance calls and severe weather emergencies outside of standard operating hours is required.
Applicants are to review the detailed job description for the position, available on the municipal
website at www.gilliestownship.com. Applications are being accepted until filled.
Submit your cover letter and resume in confidence to:
Laura Bruni, Dipl.M.A., Clerk/Treasurer
Email: [email protected] (preferred option)
Mail: 1092 Highway 595, Kakabeka Falls, ON P0T 1W0
In-Person with sealed envelope
Attention to: Clerk-Treasurer
1092 Highway 595, Hymers, ON
(Side door entrance at Whitefish Valley Public School)
Hours of Operations: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday between 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
(closed between 12-12:30PM for lunch)
The Corporation of the Township of Gillies thanks all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process.
All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence. The personal information collected will be used solely for candidate selection in accordance with the Municipal Freedom and Protection of Privacy Act.
· To advise council and its committees on appropriate public works policies and practices.
· To direct construction and maintenance programs that provide a safe, convenient and attractive road and related public works service for the Township of Gillies.
· To undertake the maintenance of municipal roads in accordance with approved standards.
· To undertake the maintenance of vehicles and equipment, including the vehicles and equipment of the volunteer fire service as specified.
· To operate equipment as required and perform manual labour jobs (including cemetery duties as required).
· To maintain appropriate records for the Roads Department.
· To supervise Roads Department staff and contractors.
· To prepare (for Council’s approval) and follow the annual departmental budget.
· To prepare and keep a five-year plan for the departmental equipment and operations.
· To undertake and keep current the Township’s Asset Management Plan.
The Roads Maintenance Coordinator has authority to manage the public works operation in accordance with provincial legislation, Council direction and within approved budget constraints.
1. Technical
· Have and maintain a valid DZ license and clean drivers’ abstract.
· Have and maintain specific required certifications and/or ticket.
· Proficiency in accordance with all Workplace Health & Safety legislation.
· Grade 12 secondary school diploma or equivalent.
· Computer skills.
2. General
· Have and maintain a high level of managerial, mechanical and technical skill acquired through training and municipal experience to direct a Township public works service that involves rural issues.
· Have and maintain superior leadership and communication skills, including: the ability to manage material and people and to control budgets, and the ability to analyze data and provide advice.
· Have and maintain a good understanding of municipal maintenance policies and standards that affect municipal works.
· Be able to respond quickly and decisively to emergency situations.
· Have and maintain physical fitness capable of performing manual labour .
· Possess the ability to operate a grader, backhoe, loader, snow plow, trucks and other rented or acquired equipment.
· Possess the ability to perform minor repairs on equipment, including welding.
· Able to neatly, adequately and safely snowplow and grade roads.
· Able to safely haul gravel.
· Able to safely steam and otherwise maintain culverts.
· Willingness & ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
· Willingness & ability to maintain neat and accurate records of work as required.
· Ability and responsibility to locate problems and potential problems (before they arise) and make necessary repairs or adjustments to prevent safety hazards or inconveniences to the public.
· Supervisory skills to supervise and manage the work of departmental employees on a day-to-day basis, and outside contractors and trades people on special construction and repair projects.
· Record-keeping and organizational skills to keep accurate and proper records of daily duties, employee attendance and performance, equipment use and fuel consumption, equipment and building maintenance, and asset management.
· Required to exercise good judgment.
· Required to maintain a strong work ethic, whether working with others as a team, or independently.
· Other tasks as required to maintain operations of the department.
3. Policy Advice
· Provides recommendations to Council on the development of plans, priorities and policies for effective public works services, discusses service standards and costs, recommends the adoption of budgets and eligibility for grants and subsidies.
· Advise on the use of special vehicles and equipment that may be required for particular tasks and on the benefits of renting or buying goods and services.
· Provides regular (monthly) reports to Council on the public works operation i.e. status reports on projects, information on maintenance programs and the investigation of public complaints.
· Participates in periodic evaluation of public works operation provides necessary analysis of plans, policies and the results of efforts to maintain an economical operation at desired level of quality.
· Serves on special committees that require public works management expertise.
4. Public Relations
· Keeps records in log books and electronically, investigates and follows up promptly on questions and complaints from the public.
· Maintains an effective network with government officials and consultants.
· Maintains good public relations with general public, utility company representatives, OPP, government representatives and Council.
5. Training and Development
· Maintains managerial and technical expertise at a high level through appropriate training courses, seminars and selective readings.
· Keep current with respect to all applicable law (including Occupational Health and Safety laws, equipment operating requirements, etc.).
· Have and keep current training relating to WHMIS, First Aid and CPR .
· Council: provision of recommendations, presentation of reports, development of alternatives.
· Staff: maintain harmonious relations with all municipal staff while following established protocol, supervise and undertake performance appraisals of departmental staff.
· External Contacts: represents the Township’s public works needs in discussion with other government officials and consultants, networks with other municipality’s staff in similar positions, obtains information on goods and services from suppliers, supervise tradespeople and contractors on special projects.
· Public: responds to complaints, concerns and other feedback, maintains tactful relations, explains public works operations.
Pay: $79,000.00-$83,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
