General Manager, Infrastructure Services

Job title: General Manager, Infrastructure Services

Job description: General Manager, Infrastructure Services – Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87

General Manager, Infrastructure Services

Job Type:
Management / Administration

Organization:
M.D. of Bonnyville No.87

Job Description:
The Municipal District of Bonnyville is currently seeking a dynamic individual to fulfill the role of General Manager of Infrastructure Services.

Our rural community ( ) is a thriving municipality in northeastern Alberta, 2.5 hours northeast of Edmonton. The M.D. has a fantastic community base of 12,000 residents, and an excellent, growing economy consisting largely of agriculture and oil-related industries.

Reporting to the CAO, the General Manager of Infrastructure Services is responsible for the coordination of all activities related to water treatment & distribution, wastewater treatment & collection, storm water management, standard engineering design, road infrastructure, capital project planning and design, facility, and fleet maintenance. This position oversees three direct reports, 55 full-time staff, approximately 30 seasonal, and is responsible to manage an estimated annual budget of $50M.

The ideal candidate will possess a post-secondary education in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Management, or an equivalency in a related field as well as excellent leadership and proactive skills. Other duties include:

• Demonstrate leadership and direction to the Transportation and Infrastructure Managers, Transportation and Utilities Foreman, and all staff within the department.
• Form an integral part of the executive team to provide guidance on overall organizational strategic planning and growth strategies.
• Set organizational performance measures and subsequent evaluation methods in collaboration with the executive team.
• In consultation with the CAO, ensure the goals and objectives of Council are achieved.
• Provide expertise, guidance, and recommendations to the CAO, executive team, and organizational leaders in all aspects of Infrastructure Services.
• Manage the approved operating and capital budget and remain compliant to municipal policy.
• Manage infrastructure pertaining to capital project planning, design, and construction.
• Manage the departments’ projects ensuring the mechanisms have been identified to measure, monitor, and report activities in relation to transportation and infrastructure.
• Plan, establish and direct an effective system to monitor fleet and facility maintenance.
• Supervise the maintenance, repair and operation of the water and wastewater systems.
• Ensure through staff or consultants, the inspection, and evaluation of all bridges, and other major drainage structures within the municipality’s infrastructure.
• Develop terms of reference for required consultant services, solicit and evaluate proposals with a recommendation for consultant activities.

A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package is available. Specifics will be discussed in a personal interview.

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Competition Closing Date: July 9, 2021

Closing Date:
July 9, 2021

Application Return:
All interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, in confidence to:
Email:

Organization:
Location: Bonnyville, AB
Region: Edmonton
Professional Category(s): Engineering, Sewer & Wastewater Services, Water Services, Executive / Administrative Management
Posted: June 18, 2021, 10:37 am
Expires: July 9, 2021, 4:30 pm

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

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