The City of Fernie, located in a spectacular natural setting in southeastern British Columbia, is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor.

Fernie is at the centre of one of the most unique and desirable regions in British Columbia. Located in the Rocky Mountains, the adjacent Fernie Alpine Resort provides some of the finest skiing in North America while the surrounding East Kootenay region provides world class outdoor recreation opportunities. Exceptional fly fishing, mountain biking, hiking and backcountry adventure can be accessed directly from town. Fernie is truly a four season wonderland.

Less than three hours from Calgary, Fernie and the East Kootenay have become the recreation playground for southern Alberta and now welcomes guests from the rest of Canada, the United States, Australia and Europe. Fernie offers an exceptional four season lifestyle and merges modern resort development with traditional industries and outstanding built heritage in a community that developed in the late nineteenth and early twentieth . The City has a population of 4,500 with an area population of over 15,000. The municipality has a staff of 50 and provides a full range of municipal services.

The Operations Supervisor exercises a high degree of initiative, judgment and authority in the management and operation of the outside Operations Departments. As a member of the management team, the successful candidate will have worked in the municipal sector or related area and is best known for his/her ability to effectively manage operations, assets and people in a cost effective and customer service oriented manner.

Candidates will have:

Graduation from a recognized technical school with a diploma in Civil Engineering or related field.
5 years management experience within a municipal government or similar organization
Valid BC Driver’s License, class 5 (minimum)
Consideration will be given to candidates with equivalent qualifications.

Reporting directly to the Director of Operational Services, this position is responsible for the planning and implementation of water, sewer, storm, streets, dike system and other operational infrastructure work programs. These programs are expected to encompass the management of operational budgets, scheduling of workforce and the coordination of interdepartmental leadership roles. The successful candidate will also facilitate both mandated and in house safety and employee training programs to enhance human resource capacity, ensure opportunities for smooth transitions from succession planning and build intellectual capital through the development of standard operating procedures.

For additional information on the description of this job, please see the City of Fernie’s website – www.fernie.ca

The City of Fernie offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. Qualified applicants are invited to submit resumes in confidence no later than 4:00 p.m. MDT, on October 2, 2015 to: