The City of Merritt is looking for an energetic, dedicated individual to fill the role of Superintendent of Public Works on our management leadership team. The team’s role is to effectively lead the continuous organizational and process improvement that is part of success in governance and administration.
Merritt is located in the Nicola Valley in South Central British Columbia adjacent to major transportation routes. Forestry, agriculture and tourism are major economic drivers. Major improvements in hydro-electric supply and connectivity have enhanced opportunities for industrial and manufacturing growth.
This position reports to the Director of Engineering and Development. The Superintendent coordinates, assigns and supervises the daily work related to the department. The department is responsible to perform a variety of work that includes, road maintenance, water supply and distribution, sewage collection and treatment, solid waste pick up and disposal, parks and cemetery maintenance, and more!
We are looking for a natural leader who:
has demonstrated integrity, ethics, confidentiality and professionalism in their work in thepublic and political environment
is engaging and comfortable working with the public, fellow staff and council
is a creative and strategic thinker who applies forethought in all decision-making processes
enjoys the pace of public works operations
is excited about joining a progressive and dynamic team that is always evolving
and most importantly . . . has the drive to lead others to succeed!
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A technical diploma or degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field
A solid understanding of municipal public works operations, and labour relations in a union environment
Five years of progressively responsible municipal service with at least three years of directly relevant experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated technical competence
The City offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package for this management position.
Applications will be reviewed commencing July 21st, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.
Please forward resume, cover letter & requests for information to:
Carole Fraser, Human Resources Manager
cfraser@merritt.ca 250-378-8614