The City of Castlegar is a community of 7,800 people situated at the confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers in the beautiful West Kootenay region of British Columbia. If you enjoy outdoor activities, our surrounding mountains and lakes offer a relaxed lifestyle and excellent recreational opportunities for you and your family.
The City of Castlegar has an exciting career opportunity for a technically strong individual with excellent management skills who is capable of communicating effectively with residents, City Council, staff, contractors, professionals and senior levels of government.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Transportation and Civic Works is responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of City infrastructure including roads, water facilities, sanitary sewer collection system, storm drainage facilities, parks, cemeteries and waste management. The incumbent will effectively prepare and manage operational and capital budgets and develop and implement department policies and procedures within a unionized environment.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
a diploma in Civic Engineering Technology;
considerable knowledge of municipal infrastructure, including methods, practices, specifications and techniques used in the construction, operation and maintenance of water, sewer, road, drainage and other facilities;
a minimum of 10 years experience related to municipal engineering and associated technical and operational functions, including working knowledge of project management and municipal codes and regulations;
practical knowledge and understanding of computer software (Microsoft Office suite, AutoCAD, GIS systems, etc.);
the ability to prepare and/or review comprehensive reports, plans and contract documents;
proven supervisory and team leadership skills in a union environment;
exceptional interpersonal and communications skills;
a valid Class 5 BC Drivers License.
The City is prepared to offer a very competitive salary commensurate with knowledge and experience, including comprehensive benefit package and relocation assistance. Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest and resume via email, by Friday, September 22nd, 2017, to:
Personnel Officer
City of Castlegar
460 Columbia Avenue
Castlegar, BC V1N 1G7
E-mail: hr@castlegar.ca
For a detailed job description and more information on the City of Castlegar, please visit www.castlegar.ca. If you have specific questions regarding this position, you are invited to contact Mr. Chris Barlow at cbarlow@castlegar.ca directly. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.