Director of Public Works
The Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge Closing Date – February 10, 2012 Come join us! Be part of an enterprising team that’s proud to support a vibrant, healthy, safe and caring community. We are seeking well qualified, dedicated, enthusiastic, and customer service focused applicants for the position of:
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Town of Bracebridge is Muskoka’s fastest growing urban municipality with a current population of more than 16,000 that increases to over 30,000 during the summer months. Bracebridge is located in “the Heart of Muskoka” and is world-renowned for its pristine natural environment. The Town, which encompasses an area of more than 62,000 hectares, has a diversified economic base with numerous educational, social, recreational and cultural resources that afford citizens a unique quality of life.
Under the general direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Public Works will strategically plan, direct, manage and review the activities, operations and staff of the Public Works Department; coordinate assigned activities with other Town departments, and outside agencies; and act as a key member of the Town’s Senior Management Team.
The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Civil Engineering and be registered or licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario; have five to ten years’ of progressively responsible municipal experience managing engineering and/or public works operations in a unionized environment. Alternatively, candidates with a college diploma in Civil Engineering Technology; certification from the Ontario Association of Civil Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) and the right to use the Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation; and extensive closely related municipal experience, may also be considered.
An ability to act strategically in a political and community service environment with clear corporate goals and objectives is a must. Additionally, candidates must have excellent financial management, budgeting, interpersonal, organization, communication, prioritization, problem-solving, and leadership skills; thorough working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other applicable safety-related legislation, regulations, guidelines, standards and best practices; a Class G driver’s licence in good standing and a reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.
This prominent position within the community offers excellent benefits and a competitive compensation package. To view a complete Position Description, please visit:www.bracebridge.ca
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a covering letter and resume to Krecklo International Inc., quoting Project No: 20301, e-mail: bk@krecklo.com; before 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2012.
The Town of Bracebridge is an equal opportunity employer. Recognizing that the Town is a diverse community, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.