Director of Public Works

The Town of Grand Valley, is seeking a Director of Public Works, reporting to and supporting the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk-Treasurer.

As our Director of Public Works, you will:

• Provide leadership and supervision of direct reports, which includes work planning, scheduling, distribution and follow-up; staff mentoring/coaching and monitoring of working conditions; human resources administration (recruitment/de-hiring, performance reviews).
• Assure that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; perform cost control activities; monitor revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; prepare annual budget requests; assure effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
• Attend Council and occasional meetings to provide advice, information, and respond to questions regarding road issues.
• Monitor the Department’s overall performance (transportation, water/wastewater, GIS, storm water, etc.) against the business plan and budget; prepare and submit periodic performance reports with initiation of corrective action as necessary.
• Develop, recommend to CAO and Council, and implement short- and long-term plans for the department.
• Ensure the highest level of customer service to manage the delivery, operation, and administration of all areas of responsibility including roads, maintenance, etc.
• Train, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff, review progress, and direct changes as needed.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable legislation and departmental policies, procedures, practice and operational guidelines; perform safe work practices.

To Review the full Job Description for details on the qualifications and experience we are looking for, view this document - Director of Public Works Job Description

To Apply:

We offer a competitive remuneration package, with annual salary range of $105,393.60 to $119,766.40.

If you are interested in working at a great town, please submit your resume in confidence via email by June 13^th, 2023 to:

Ward & Uptigrove Human Resources Solutions

Attention: Tonya Wilson

E-mail:  hrresults@w-u.on.ca