Employment Opportunity – Manager of Infrastructure Services

Deadline to apply is by the end of day on Friday, November 22, 2024.
November 1, 2024

The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane

Employment Opportunity - Manager of Infrastructure Services
Posting Details
Job Title
Manager of Infrastructure Services
Department
Infrastructure Services
Location
Cochrane, Ontario
Immediate Supervisor
General Manager Community Services/Deputy CAO
Rate of Pay
$117,127 – $131,828
Benefits
Benefits and Defined Benefit Pension
Hours of Work
Position Status
Permanent Full-time
Application Deadline
Friday, November 22, 2024
Job Summary

The Town of Cochrane is looking for a full-time Manager of Infrastructure Services to lead the planning, development, and maintenance of essential public infrastructure. Reporting to the General Manager Community Services/Deputy CAO, this vital role will oversee various infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems, and waste operations while ensuring that all infrastructure initiatives align with municipal goals, regulatory standards, and community needs.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering or infrastructure management, along with proven experience in project management and team leadership. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders including government agencies, contracts, and community members to deliver high-quality services and enhance the municipality’s infrastructure resilience. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for community development and sustainability, we invite you to apply and contribute to the future of Cochrane’s infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in the area of road construction, maintenance, engineering, civil, or environmental engineering or related.
  • Minimum of five (5) years increasingly responsible management experience involving infrastructure operations, with a minimum of three (3) years management and administrative experience in municipal services and utilities, including planning, design, maintenance, and construction preferably in a unionized environment.
  • Membership in PEO or OACETT is preferred.
  •  Working knowledge related to the Ministry of Transportation, MMAH, TSSA, Municipal Act, MOE, MOL, OH&S, WHMIS, Safe Drinking Water Act, WSIB, Health and Safety, wastewater, fuel, electrical.
  •  GIS and AutoCAD experience.
  • Certified Roads Supervisor (CRS) or ability to obtain.
  • CMO Accreditation or ability to obtain.
  • Good understanding of road construction and maintenance, ditches, bridges, drainage, storm water, and storm water management.
  • Competency in analyzing complex public infrastructure maintenance issues and problems, and the ability to evaluate alternative solutions and develop sound conclusions, recommendations and course(s) of action.
  • Good understanding of managing drinking water and wastewater systems.
  • Knowledge of and ability to implement Health and Safety and risk management legislation, regulations and municipal requirements pertaining to the work of the department.
  • Computer proficiency in related departmental software.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with rate payers.
  • Experienced in surveying (Level, Total Stations and GPS units) and AutoCAD.
  • Minimum valid G driver’s license.
Requirements & Responsibilities

Please see the Manager of Infrastructure Services Job Description for the complete requirements and responsibilities for this position.

Additional Details

The Town of Cochrane values the unique skills and experiences each individual has to offer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation to participate fully in our recruitment processes, please let us know when we contact you.

The Town of Cochrane is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black, and other racialized persons, 2SLGBTQI+ people, individuals with disabilities, and other members of marginalized communities to consider working with and for the Town of Cochrane.

All applicants are thanked for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be further contacted. Information gathered is under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used for candidate selection purposes.

If this role interests you, please submit your resume and cover letter to Pesce & Associates Human Resources Consultants by the end of the day on November 22, 2024.

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