Director of Public Works – Regional Municipality of Corman Park No 344 – Saskatoon, SK

The Rural Municipality of Corman Park is a rapidly growing rural municipality surrounding the Cities of Saskatoon, Warman and Martensville as well as the Towns of Dalmeny, Langham and Osler.  As the Province’s most populated RM, Corman Park is home to 8354 residents within approximately 800 square miles and we maintain approximately 1400km of roadways.  The rural municipality has grown over the years with a variety of taxpayers, ranging from farmers, acreage owners and commercial businesses, with a rural/urban community atmosphere.

Position Overview
The RM of Corman Park is inviting applications for the position of Director of Public Works.  We are looking for a team builder with fresh ideas who can lead a group of dedicated employees.  The candidate may be an Engineer with experience at the Municipal level and will be responsible for managing the operations of the Public Works Department, waste facilities and water facilities of the Municipality.  The Director is responsible for providing a range of municipal services, identifying infrastructure needs and preparing for short, medium and long-term operations, maintenance and capital plans.  The position is responsible for the update, development and application of municipal engineering practices, standards and policies, along with coordination with the planning department as needed for review of plans, permits and design standards and will be responsible for organizing, directing and evaluating the performance of employees.  Duties are performed in accordance with legislation, best business practices and departmental policies.  The Director will work closely with the Administrator and Council providing guidance and support, along with providing direction to staff to ensure projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

An Engineering or Geotechnical Degree or Diploma
Water and wastewater certifications
WHIMIS
Safety Certification
First Aid Certification

Experience:
The following would be considered desirable experience for the position:

5 years in a Municipal or Provincial Government environment
5 years road construction or road maintenance experience
Experience with water utility planning and management
5 years in a management level position
Experience in a unionized environment

A competitive salary will be offered reflecting a combination of academic qualifications and work experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.  Please contact Kathy Newton, Human Resources Officer with any questions.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to the following:
Human Resources
RM of Corman Park No. 344
111 Pinehouse Drive
Saskatoon SK   S7K 5W1
Phone: (306)242-9303
Fax: (306)242-6965
Email – knewton@rmcormanpark.ca

The job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been chosen.

Location: Saskatoon, SK
Profession(s): Public Works & Operations
Date Posted: Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 9:13:28 AM (PST)
Posting Expires: Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 4:30:00 PM (PST)

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