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Operations Manager

Posted on: Feb 6, 2025

Posted by: Town of Pincher Creek

Summary

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for operations and community service? The Town of Pincher Creek is seeking an experienced and driven Operations Manager to lead and coordinate a variety of essential municipal services, including road and utility infrastructure, facilities, parks, cemeteries, fleet management, and safety programs. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, you will play a key role in ensuring that our town’s operational needs are met efficiently and effectively, fostering collaboration across departments, and championing safety and excellence.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional with at least five years of municipal experience and a strong background in leadership and project management. If you thrive on strategic planning, cross-departmental collaboration, and delivering high-quality services that benefit the community, we want to hear from you. Join us in making a difference in the vibrant community of Pincher Creek!

Visit https://pinchercreek.ca/careers to view the full job description.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume with a cover letter and references to Brian Millis, Manager of Human Resources and Health & Safety at hr-safety@pinchercreek.ca.

This competition closes February 26, 2025

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Key Responsibilities

Customer service
- Respond efficiently and appropriately to inquiries and complaints from the public, outside agencies, government departments, and all other bodies.
- Collaborate closely with Recreation, Planning, Finance, and Corporate Services departments on cross departmental improvements and initiatives.
- Ensure contact with contractors and suppliers that provides goodwill and positive image of the Town of Pincher Creek.

Departmental management, supervision, and leadership
Staff management
Financial management
- Carryout and follow the Town’s procurement policy and procedures for all approved purchases.
- Prepare various tenders and/or RFP for procurement of projects and equipment, negotiate contracts, and ensure supervision of construction in the performance of these contracts including authorizing payment for services within policy limits.
Departmental safety program
- Promote the Town’s Health and Safety Program ensuring all staff and contractors within the business unit adhere to policies and follow safe work practices.
- Conduct regular departmental safety meetings that complement the Town’s overall Health & Safety Program.
- Review and investigate all incident reports for the Operations department, and implement remedial actions as required.
Establish, oversee, and maintain infrastructure maintenance programs ensuring that work is completed to reduce liability and/or improve public safety for road rights-of-way, facilities, fleet/equipment, parks and open space, solid waste and recycling, cemeteries.
Utilities include water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, and stormwater/drainage (including creek management).
Emergency management
- Actively participate in updates to the Municipal Emergency Response Plan, or other disaster response plans affecting the municipality.
- Actively participate in training exercises related to disaster response and/or the Emergency Coordination Centre.
- Take an active role in the Emergency Coordination Centre during emergency events, as required by the Pincher Creek Regional Emergency Management Organization.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma (or equivalent).
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively more responsible professional municipal experience.
Strong background in leadership, supervision, and performance management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent computer and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
Practical knowledge and understanding of the Municipal Government Act, municipal policies, procedures, and processes.
Working knowledge of roads, drainage, utilities, environmental, facilities, parks, cemeteries, and fleet infrastructure operation and maintenance.
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

ASSETS

Professional designations/memberships with APEGA, ASET and/or APWA.
Alberta Environment Level 2 Water and/or Wastewater Certifications.
Working knowledge of the Certification of Recognition (COR) Safety program.
Incident Command System certifications.
Post secondary education in a related field.

Job Type

Full time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

Starting at $90,000

Closing Date

February 26, 2025

Posting ID: 30203