Location: Northern Ontario- Relocation AvailablePinnacle Executive Search is exclusively recruiting a Public Works Supervisor on behalf of our client a northern Ontario municipality.Our client is looking for a hands-on leader ready to take ownership of a department and make it their own. This is a rare opportunity to step into a well-supported, autonomous role reporting directly to the Director of Public Works and Fleet, with a team of 10+ ready to be led. If you thrive in a small-town environment, love the outdoors, and want a role where every day brings something different, this is it.This community offers true northern Ontario living - think fishing, hunting, and lake life right outside your door - paired with a secure, well-compensated municipal career. Our client is open to relocation and will assist with relocation costs, so if you are ready for a change of pace without sacrificing career growth, this is worth a serious look.With the previous supervisor promoted from within and now transitioning to private industry, our client wants to get this hire right - someone who brings real supervisory depth along with working knowledge of the Municipal Act, minimum maintenance standards, and Ontario Traffic Council Book 5 and Book 7 requirements.WHAT YOU WILL DOLead, mentor, and supervise the Public Works Department, including Transfer Station operations, providing clear direction, coaching, and day-to-day performance supportPlan, coordinate, and supervise winter control operations, including on-call response, equipment readiness, and route planning,



and maintain due diligence documentation (patrols, condition monitoring, material application records)Lead spring cleanup activities: sweeping, debris removal, drainage and ditching work, culvert inspections, and remediation of winter-related damageSupervise summer road construction and rehabilitation programs, including gravel road maintenance, grading, dust control, asphalt patching, and traffic control coordinationBuild and manage daily and weekly schedules, and lead daily pre-start and toolbox talks with the crewOversee maintenance of roads, sidewalks, signage, streetlighting, line painting, water and sewer systems, including water meters and meter readingsConduct site visits to inspect and investigate public complaints, and prioritize responseManage inventory and coordinate fleet maintenance, largely through third-party providers with administrative supportConduct regular safety meetings and ensure PPE use, training, and safe work practices comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and municipal policyCoordinate and monitor contractors and external service providers, verifying quality and completion of workRespond to emergencies and incidents,



coordinating with relevant authorities as neededCommunicate proactively with residents, community groups, and local businesses on project timelines and service impactsAssist in reviewing and updating Standard Operating Procedures to ensure consistency and complianceMUST HAVESMinimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in public works supervision, or equivalent (construction supervision with heavy equipment knowledge also considered)Demonstrated experience directly supervising a crew - this is the piece that has tripped up past candidates, so it mattersWorking knowledge of the Municipal Act and minimum maintenance standards, along with OTC Book 5 and Book 7 (or willingness to obtain)Strong leadership skills with the ability to build a positive, accountable team culture and manage a range of personalities, including senior crew membersAdaptable and decisive - comfortable making calls on the fly and adjusting to fast-changing conditionsWell organized, with solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to pick up in-house tracking systemsResilient, thick-skinned, and steady under pressureWillingness to participate in an on-call/standby rotation during winter control and peak periodsNICE TO HAVEPost-secondary education in Civil Engineering (CET or C.Tech), Public Administration, or a related fieldPrevious equipment operator experience, useful for hands-on training of staffWater Quality Analyst certificationCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITSVacation timeRelocation assistance available for the right candidate

📌 Public Works Supervisor- Northern Ontario- Relocation Available (Canada)
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