The Town of Lake Cowichan has an opening for a qualified individual for the position of Public Works Foreman. Lake Cowichan is a vibrant and growing community that is strategically located at the eastern end of Cowichan Lake, headwaters of the world famous Cowichan River (now designated a heritage river). The town, with its close proximity to Duncan, Victoria and Nanaimo, is the gateway to some of the most spectacular camping, hiking, and fishing venues available on Vancouver Island. It also boasts a temperate climate, which is ideal for outdoor activities year round.
The position of Public Works Foreman will be reporting to the Superintendent of Public Works and Engineering Services and will be responsible for supervising and overseeing all aspects of the operations and maintenance of the Public Works and Parks Department, including roads, water, storm and sanitary sewers, solid waste collection and fleet management.
The successful candidate must have 10 years of experience in municipal works with a minimum of 5 years of experience in crew supervision, including planning, organizing and supervising the public works crew daily operations, interpreting construction drawings, preparing costs estimates and effectively maintaining operational and financial records. A diploma in Civil Engineering
Technology and previous experience as a Foreman in a municipality would be assets. Certification in wastewater treatment and water distribution would be an additional asset.
The position of Public Works Foreman is included in the Town of Lake Cowichan and United Steelworkers, Local 1-1937 Master Agreement. Wages will start at $32.1487 per hour.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of application and resume addressed to the undersigned no later than 4.00 p.m., November 4th, 2016.
Nagi Rizk, P.Eng.
Superintendent, Public Works and Engineering Services Town of Lake Cowichan
P.O. Box 860
Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0
The Town thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.