Manager Roads

City of St. John's; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A city government agency in Terranova y Labrador seeks a Manager of Roads to oversee the maintenance of the city’s road and sidewalk network. This role is essential in enhancing community safety and quality of life by ensuring safe transportation for all. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or a related field, five years of management experience in public works, and strong leadership skills. Join us to make a difference in the city’s infrastructure and quality of service.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive management/supervisory experience in public works operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of municipal operations, budgeting, and asset management.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and manage the Division's operational and capital budgets.
• Monitor and ensure the safe functioning and maintenance of roads and sidewalks.
• Provide expertise and advice to Council and the public.
• Participate in internal and external committees as required.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Communication skills

Customer-service orientation

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

Education

University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field

Job description

Overview

Our City, Our Future. St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

The City is seeking a Manager of Roads, reporting to the Director of Operations, Public Works Department. This position is responsible for maintaining the City\'s road and sidewalk network. This role is key to enhancing the quality of life for residents by providing a safe transportation network for pedestrians, motorists, and cyclists.

Accountabilities

• Develop, monitor, and manage the Division\'s operational and capital budgets.
• Monitor and ensure the safe functioning and maintenance of roads, sidewalks, shared use paths, and related infrastructure.
• Provide subject matter expertise, information, and advice to Council, peers, and the public.
• Participate in various internal and external committees to provide input, guidance, and recommendations as required.
• Review and provide commentary on residential, commercial, and open space development plans to ensure compliance with City policy.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Five years of progressive management/supervisory experience in public works operations and maintenance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of municipal operations, budgeting, and asset management.
• Customer-service orientation and community engagement mindset.
• Knowledge of road construction and maintenance, winter maintenance, pavement markings, regulatory signs, and health and safety standards.
• Commitment to health & safety, environmental stewardship, and quality service delivery.
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work flexible hours as needed.

We value experience, but we also recognize that skills come from many places. If you have a combination of education and experience that fits this role, we encourage you to apply.

Application and EEO

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John\'s does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. John\'s is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community\'s diversity.