Superintendent of Public Works

Autism Services; Grenfell; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Town Of Grenfell is seeking a Full-Time Public Works Director to lead the Municipal Public Works Department. You will supervise roads, water and wastewater systems, cemetery and parks maintenance, and all town facilities to ensure reliable services for residents.

The role requires strategic budgeting, long-range planning, tendering for capital projects, and reporting to the CAO. You will guide staff, ensure policy compliance, and contribute to senior management decisions for the town’s growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the activities of the Public Works Department, including: all road, culvert, and roadside maintenance, Transfer Station operations, Cemetery maintenance, water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and collection, along with all town-owned facilities and park maintenance.
• Provide strategic directive and supervision to Public Works team.
• Interviews, hires, and manages the Public Works Department, including staff training, evaluating staff performance, approving time sheets, leave and vacation requests
• Participate in Management meetings as required
• Directly responsible for completing and submitting reports and budgets to the CAO
• Responsible for the long-term planning for the Public Works Department
• Prepare the Public Works Draft Budget (Operating and Capital); Provide additional information as requested by the CAO or Council with respect to budget submission
• Review quarterly reports where necessary, and willing to take corrective measures to remain within budget.
• Prepare tenders and contracts for Public Works Capital and Management Projects and ensure that contractors meet legislative requirements and industry standards
• Provide direction to the department with regards to the adherence of Town policies and procedures and ensures compliance with various legislation (ie: The Municipalities Act, The Occupational Health and Safety Act, Saskatchewan Employment Act, Highway Traffic Act & Safe Drinking Water Act)
• Respond to inquiries and investigates complaints in a timely manner
• Work with internal office staff to ensure a cohesive, respectful and supportive environment
• Ability to work as a contributing member of the Senior Management team

Job description

Application Information

Employer Name:
Town Of Grenfell

Employer Address:
800 DESMOND STREET
PO BOX 1120
GRENFELL,SK
CANADA
S0G2B0

This Full-Time out-of-scope position reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and is responsible for:

• Oversee the activities of the Public Works Department, including: all road, culvert, and roadside maintenance, Transfer Station operations, Cemetery maintenance, water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and collection, along with all town-owned facilities and park maintenance.
• Provide strategic directive and supervision to Public Works team.
• Interviews, hires, and manages the Public Works Department, including staff training, evaluating staff performance, approving time sheets, leave and vacation requests
• Participate in Management meetings as required
• Directly responsible for completing and submitting reports and budgets to the CAO
• Responsible for the long-term planning for the Public Works Department
• Prepare the Public Works Draft Budget (Operating and Capital); Provide additional information as requested by the CAO or Council with respect to budget submission
• Review quarterly reports where necessary, and willing to take corrective measures to remain within budget.
• Prepare tenders and contracts for Public Works Capital and Management Projects and ensure that contractors meet legislative requirements and industry standards
• Provide direction to the department with regards to the adherence of Town policies and procedures and ensures compliance with various legislation (ie: The Municipalities Act, The Occupational Health and Safety Act, Saskatchewan Employment Act, Highway Traffic Act & Safe Drinking Water Act)
• Respond to inquiries and investigates complaints in a timely manner
• Work with internal office staff to ensure a cohesive, respectful and supportive environment
• Ability to work as a contributing member of the Senior Management team