Requirements:
Desired Skills and Attributes
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with staff, elected officials, contractors and consultants, as well as the general public.
• A demonstrated track record of leadership and direction with prior management experience preferably in a municipal setting.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in implementing development plans, capital works and infrastructure improvement programs.
• Proven municipal experience in water and sewer installation and maintenance, as well as road construction and maintenance.
• Level I Certificate for Water Treatment and Water Distribution.
• Level I Certificate of Competency for Waste Water Collection and Disposal.
• A valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license with an acceptable abstract and a positive
• Knowledge in developing budget estimates and evaluating programs/services.
• Knowledge of current legislation (workplace safety & health, employment standards).
• Prior experience in maintaining and developing public works, utility and municipal civic infrastructure and building assets (including community halls, library, office buildings and recreation facilities).
• Ability to develop a long term infrastructure maintenance and replacement programs.
• Highly developed written communication skills.
• Previous experience managing public works personnel.
Accountability
Reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
Specific Position Requirements
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships of trust with staff, Council and the public.
• Working conditions contain moderate risks which require planned safety precautions for limited periods of time.
• Entails moderate levels of mental stress and pressure.
• Requires a proactive and flexible approach.
• May be subjected to inclement weather.
• May be required to attend evening meetings and all regular or any special council meetings as scheduled. Flexible work hours are essential to meet operational requirements.
• Computer literacy skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office, and Civil Engineering software including AutoCAD and GIS.
• Knowledge of current legislation (workplace health & safety, WCB, employment standards, etc.).
• Understanding of municipal budgeting and knowledge of street construction and drainage systems;
• May be required to respond to emergency situations.
Closing Date: This posting will remain open until a suitability candidate is found.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary range for the position is $71,000 - $83,000/year plus a full benefits package including LAPP and an RRSP program.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
A copy of the full job description for this position is available on www.forestburg.ca.
Applications, including copies of Water/Waste Water Certificates and a 5-year drivers abstract may be submitted to:
Village of Forestburg
Debra Moffatt, CAO
PO Box 210
Forestburg, AB T0B 1N0
780-582-3668
cao@forestburg.ca