POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position will primarily be responsible for day-to-day leadership and technical oversight for public works and fleet services. This position plans, schedules and supervises the activities of solid waste collection, roads, signage, and fleet maintenance. The work performed includes preparing and managing budgets, coordinating contractors, and maintaining service levels, asset reliability, and public satisfaction across all seasons.

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES

Public Works and Transportation

Develop, maintain, and schedule work programs to ensure year-round traffic flow including but not limited to road, sidewalk, curb, gutter, and hard boulevard surface maintenance
Maintain all roads and lanes including snow removal, winter sanding, street sweeping, signage, signals, grading gravel surfaces, and back lanes
Oversee storm water management including storm pipe, hatch, and culvert maintenance
Plan and supervise road maintenance programs including grading, patching, crack sealing, dust control, and gravel road upkeep
Oversee drainage, culverts, storm water infrastructure, signage, and traffic controls
Coordinate seasonal work including street sweeping, snow and ice control, and sanding
Oversee and coordinate the residential and commercial solid waste and recycling collection program, and liaise with regional landfill authority partners for waste and collection disposal services
Develop seasonal work plans and allocate labour and equipment resources
Inspect worksites, track work orders, and monitor levels of service
Respond to resident service requests
Coordinate and supervise contractors as needed to support departmental operations
Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repairs of utility systems

Shop and Office Support Functions
Oversee municipal fleet and heavy equipment lifecycle planning including procurement, specifications, and replacement
Manage preventive maintenance schedules, fuel management, parts inventory, and shop safety
Maintain Town-owned facilities including the garage, yard, and cold storage

People, Safety, and Budget
Support employee development, training, certification progression, and performance management in collaboration with Human Resources
Supervise, plan, direct, and schedule the activities of public works and fleet maintenance




Encourage teamwork and reward outstanding contributions for individual and group efforts
Administer and coordinate training and safety programs and monitor workforce requirements
Identify recruitment requirements and participate in the recruitment process and interviews
Communicate organization and Department directives, goals, standards, policies, and procedures
Lead Occupational Health and Safety practices including hazard assessments, toolbox meetings, and incident investigations
Prepare and manage operating and capital budgets, and contribute to multi-year infrastructure and fleet replacement planning
Prepare tenders, requests for proposals, requests for quotations, and council reports
Manage, operational and capital projects, utilizing contractor and staff effectively for Public Works, and Fleet Service Areas
Identify Capital Infrastructure Replacement needs, and provide input and assistance to the operations manager in developing and maintaining the long-term capital infrastructure replacement plan
Responsible to work within the operating budget and report anomalies to the Operations Manager

Miscellaneous
Participate in applicable committees
Provide advice and assistance to the Development & Infrastructure Engineer and Operations Manager
Undertake other duties as assigned
May be assigned a role within the Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) for Disaster Services

QUALIFICATIONS
Post-Secondary Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Sciences, or related discipline is preferred
Completion of or working towards Certified Technician Designation from the Association of Science and Engineering Technology of Alberta (ASET)
Completion of or workings towards a Public Works Supervisor Level III Certificate
A combination of education and/or experience related to this position may be considered
Minimum 5 years of technical and supervisory work experience in road construction, maintenance,



and equipment/fleet services in a municipal work environment
Minimum 3 years of supervisory work experience in a unionized work environment
Advanced with computers and systems, GIS, Microsoft Office Suite, and planning software
Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&S;), Regulations, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS), Confined Space Entry Safety Procedures, Alberta Transportation Traffic Laws, and other applicable legislative requirements to perform work in accordance with all aspects of health and safety
Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate
Satisfactory background screening is required for this position including a Criminal Record Check
A Class 5 Driver’s License, Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement is preferred, and a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract

SKILLS & ABILITIES
Able to support, coach, and develop staff in a fully participative workplace to positively engage and motivate staff to ensure maximum productivity in a “safety first” environment
Effective interpersonal skills in dealing with staff, peers, the public, and Council under all types of conditions offering a positive and generally supportive and collaborative approach
Able to work co-operatively, support, and coach co-workers in a positive team environment while sharing work expertise and knowledge
Strong management skills to de-escalate situations with upset customers
Continually update knowledge in all aspects of the position to provide exceptional service compliant with legislation
Use positive judgement under pressure when making decisions with changing priorities
A constant awareness of who the customer is, both internal and external, with a recognition of the customer’s needs while providing exceptional service
Strong time management and organizational skills to prioritize responsibilities
Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism delivered with integrity

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📌 Operations Supervisor (Alberta)
🏢 Town of Hinton
📍 Alberta