TOWN OF OXFORD

Public Works Supervisor
Job Description
Supervision and Coordination
<ul>
<li>Supervision and coordination of all Public Works Department staff either directly or through subordinate supervisors;</li>
<li>Ensure all work related to the operation and maintenance of the Public Works Department is carried out in accordance with all Municipal and Provincial Safety Policies, By-Laws or Regulations respecting work carried out by this Department.</li>
<li>Effective and efficient operation of the Public Works Department and to ensure that the Department and all services under the jurisdiction of this Department functions properly at all times;</li>
<li>Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long range plans dealing with service issues and implementation strategies;</li>
<li>Responsible for ensuring appropriate preventative maintenance programs and repairs are conducted on the Public Works Department infrastructure</li>
<li>Controls and implements the Municipality’s capital works program including collection of field data, planning, estimating, design, tendering, layout, inspection, administration, and reporting.</li>
<li>Required to be a working supervisor, needs to be hands-on and actively working with the Public Works Staff while managing the job at hand.</li>
</ul>
Governance
<ul>
<li>Responsible for security of municipal properties;</li>
<li>Be familiar with all contracts between the Municipality and other municipal units and contractors related to public works services;</li>
<li>Maintain liaison with CAO, Municipal Physical Activity Leader, Consultant Engineers, appropriate Federal and Provincial Departments, Contractors &amp; General Public;</li>
<li>Attend Council, Committee and Senior Management Meetings as required.</li>
</ul>
Reporting
<ul>
<li>Prepare monthly and annual reports for submission to CAO and Council.</li>
<li>Regulatory Reporting as required.</li>
<li>Maintains drawings, plans and records of the Municipality’s Infrastructure.</li>
<li>Responsible for statutory duties of “engineer” pursuant to the Municipal Government Act.</li>
<li>Ensure all public works equipment is maintained in good working condition and that appropriate records are kept;</li>
<li>All human resource functions related to the Public Works Department including performance evaluations, training, etc.; and, participate in the recruitment, hiring, suspension or dismissal of employees in the Public Works Department.</li>
</ul>
Budgeting
<ul>
<li>Prepare capital and operating budgets for the operation of the Public Works Department and responsible for budget supervision and cost control.</li>
</ul>
Human Resource Management
<ul>
<li>Act as a team leader for full time, part time and casual staff employed by the Town for Public Works;</li>
<li>Ensure that all staff are aware and follow Town Policies and Procedures;</li>
<li>Follow all health and safety mandates as specified by the Occupational Health &amp; Safety Act of Nova Scotia.</li>
<li>Assist with annual performance appraisals on all staff;</li>
<li>Provide regular performance feedback to staff and document performance concerns;</li>
<li>Ensure that all time slips are prepared and presented to the office staff in a timely manner;</li>
<li>Coordinate and schedule daily activities of Public Works staff, including a standby schedule;</li>
</ul>
Operational Planning
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<li>Scheduling, organizing, implementing and performance of assigned maintenance programs;</li>
<li>Prepare a yearly, monthly, and weekly work plan of priorities;</li>
<li>Maintains a priority list of projects and updates this list monthly;</li>
<li>Liaison, on a regular basis, with the CAO to keep them informed of work plan priorities and any operational concerns.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
· Valid Class 5 drivers license with air brake endorsement
· required to be a working supervisor - hands on with the Public Works Team
· Preferred candidates will be qualified in Class II Water Distribution
· Preferred candidates will be qualified in Class I Wastewater Treatment
· Must have a high-school diploma
· Possess credentials in traffic control, WHMIS, heavy equipment certification, trenching, fall arrest, confined space, confined space rescue, and trained with using multi gas detectors would be an asset.
· Additional critical skills required are excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63,835.20-$74,796.80 per year
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Company pension</li>
<li>Disability insurance</li>
<li>Extended health care</li>
</ul>
Ability to commute/relocate:
<ul>
<li>Oxford, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)</li>
</ul>
Work Location: In person

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