Transportation Supervisor

General

Reporting to the Transportation & Parks Manager, the Transportation Supervisor position is responsible for supervising a crew of personnel in maintaining high-quality and dependable fleet, drainage, ditching and road systems through their plowing, grading, and maintenance programs. In fulfilling this role, the Supervisor leads, develops, and mentors team members.

Primary Responsibilities and Authority

Operations, Roads and Fleet:

• Report-A-Problem,
• Line Painting: Program,
• Road Repair and Maintenance,

• Surface Drainage Maintenance Program,
• Sidewalk Replacement and Maintenance program, and
• Snow and Ice Control Programs.

• Support the Manager in the creation and maintenance of Safe Operating Procedures and work processes for the delivery of Transportation Services.
• Assist the Manager in ensuring that proactive and reactive communications to the public and the organization are coordinated and shared in a timely and consistent manner.
• Understand and comply with all Town policies, work procedures, rules, safety instructions and relevant directives in the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation, and Code.
• Investigate and respond to inquiries, concerns, and complaints from the public in a timely, tactful, and effective manner.
• Oversee the scheduling and upkeep of all job-related training for staff within the department, ensuring that employees remain competent in their positions and that training records are maintained.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with the National Safety Code for Motor Carriers.
• Foster positive and responsible working relationships with other government agencies, the private sector, community organizations and residents.

Human Resources, Team Management, and Leadership

• Foster a team environment which inspires hard work, dedication, collaboration, and fun supporting a positive organizational culture.
• Responsible for maintaining a working environment which includes integrity, trust, and respect in accordance with Town policies.
• Daily Supervision of Business Unit Staff including but not limited to scheduling and timecards approvals.
• Responsible for the discipline of Business Unit Staff, while ensuring to work within the parameters of a unionized environment.
• Manage daily work plans, department programs and projects to ensure the efficient delivery of services.
• Provide recommendations to the Manager regarding the organizational structure and staffing of the Department.

 Financial and Budgetary

• Assist the Manager with the Department’s 3-year operating budget.
• Ensure that all procurement is completed in accordance with the approved budget, Town policies, and other regulatory requirements.
• Practice fiscal responsibility in pursuing alternative sources of funding for department projects to offset the reliance of public funds. (i.e. grants)
• Authorize purchases and accounts within assigned limits.

Corporate/Administration

• Understanding role within adopted policies, procedures and bylaws and ensuring they are followed in decision making and in the delivery of services.
• Assist Manager in ongoing management of Policies and Bylaws under the responsibility of the Department.
• Assist Manager with reports for the Department initiatives and projects to Senior Leaders, Council and the public as required.
• Respect and uphold organizational and staff confidentiality.

Public Relations

• Implement communication protocols for projects and services to ensure timely messaging to citizens.
• Respond to the public’s concerns and complaints in a timely and tactful manner, and in accordance with Town policies and bylaws.

Health and Safety

• Actively participate in Formal Workplace Inspections in area of responsibility.
• Review pertinent Hazard Identification, Assessment and Control worksheets on an annual basis as required by the Municipal Health and Safety Program.
• Advise staff of all Health and Safety concerns.
• Ensure that all Safe Work Practices and Procedures are followed.
• Act upon all reports of any unsafe conditions, potential work hazards or incidents.

Qualifications

Core Competencies

• Foster a team environment which inspires hard work, dedication, and collaboration, resulting in a department with a high level of morale.
• Plan, direct and coordinate the activities of employees to ensure the efficient utilization of personnel and resources in meeting work requirements.
• Revise daily work plans as necessary to cover revision of work schedules, shutdowns, irregular or special work assignments, rush periods, etc.
• Train, mentor, and support employees to ensure their success and professional growth while delegating sufficient authority to enable independent and creative completion of assignments.
• In consultation with the Manager, participate in the performance management of direct reports, including providing informal feedback, contributing to formal review processes and, where necessary, participating in performance improvement plans or disciplinary actions.

• Temporarily fill the office and the responsibilities of the Transportation & Parks Manager, or other duties as may be required when so assigned.
• Working knowledge of the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint, Questica).