TITLE:  Manager of Public Works and Engineering
DEPARTMENT:  Public Works

Competition Closes: Friday, October 30, 2015 at 4:00 pm

Tofino is a destination travel icon hosting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. More than that, it is a thriving multi-season resort community with a rich heritage and bright future.

Financially responsible and working with community partners, the District of Tofino is transforming into a high-performing municipal organization. This is an opportunity to live where others dream to travel and provide leadership to an evolving community.

The District of Tofino has an opportunity for qualified individuals to apply for the Manger of Public Works and Engineering position starting as soon as possible. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Manager of Public Works and Engineering functions as a member of the District’s Management Team to deliver exceptional service to our residents and visitors.

The Manager of Public Works and Engineering will lead and manage the Public Works Department, overseeing the operation of, planning for, and improvements to, the municipal water utility; the sanitary sewer collection and treatment systems (LWMP currently under preparation); roadway maintenance; and drainage infrastructure. In addition, the Manager provides engineering and technical support to other departments; the Municipal Approving Officer; and is a key member of the Asset Management Working Group.

The preferred candidate will possess:

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Professional Designation (P. Eng) or a similar technical designation;
3-5 years of experience in a similar leadership and strategic role, preferably in a Municipal engineering environment or with a consulting engineering organization providing Municipal engineering services;
Experience managing in union environments;
Experience with asset management programs for public works and municipal assets;
Experience managing departmental financial performance and proven ability to work with budgets and the administration of construction contracts;
Knowledge of municipal infrastructure and of the programs, facilities and services provided by municipalities;
Sound understanding of Provincial government organizations and their relationship to municipalities;
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills including report writing and presentations;
Proven ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships at all levels and to engage and inspire partners and the community;
Proven ability to lead by example, demonstrating leadership, client service attitudes, integrity, creativity and enthusiasm in achieving results directly and through staff work teams

The successful applicant must hold a valid class 5 drivers license.