Utilities Manager Employer: RM of Tache Location: Dufresne Application Deadline: TBD

Job Description:

Position Summary: Under the general direction of the Chief Administrative Officer the Utilities Manager is responsible for overall management of the R.M. of Taché’s two water and wastewater utilities in Landmark and Lorette. This position will also be responsible for the maintenance of designated municipally owned buildings. This includes leadership and management in the areas of the utilities services and projects including supporting the RM’s safety program, overseeing work contracted to third parties, managing the departmental budget, preparing reports for the CAO, effectively managing the departmental budget, providing quality customer services, representing the RM’s Utilities Department.

In addition, the incumbent acts in a leadership capacity to ensure that the Lead Hands, staff, and contractors perform work in accordance with budget and program requirements, and that all work is conducted in accordance with the provincially issued licenses, municipal by-laws, policies and codes.

As the Manager of the Utilities Department, you will:

- Provide ongoing management and direction to staff in the Utilities Department in carrying out the daily delivery of required Municipal services, and the delivery of Municipal projects in accordance with approved policies, budget allocations, safety requirements, and goals including emergency contingency response.
- Prepare reports, statistical data, operating procedures, and correspondence to provide information to management, council, and the public.
- Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow.




- Ensures employees are trained in water and wastewater system and techniques and related environmental regulations, proper utility operations methodology as well as equipment operation, maintenance, and repair.
- Ensure all activity reports, logs and maintenance records are current and properly stored.
- Liaise with other departmental staff, consultants, contractors, developers, builders, utilities and public.
- Responsible for the administration of water and waste service contracts as it relates to maintenance and operations.
- Provide direction and supervision to external project coordinators.
- Development and implementation of programs including but not limited to leak detection, inflow & infiltration, backflow prevention, water metering, valve turning maintenance, fire hydrant maintenance CCTV and manhole inspection.
- Oversee the installation of water and wastewater services within new subdivisions and site plans including the planning coordination and supervision of service installations for development of infill lots.
- Studies and standardizes department policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
- Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.
- Prepares and documents budget requests; develops and administers adopted budget in assigned area of operations.
- Plans, organizes,



coordinates supervise and evaluates programs, plans, services, staffing, equipment, and infrastructure of the utility department including Inter-municipal agreements.
- Oversees the maintenance of all utility vehicles, facilities, and equipment.
- Evaluates the utilities needs and formulates short- and long-range plans to meet needs in all areas of responsibility.
- Develops and oversees a comprehensive maintenance plan, and other plans as assigned.
- Determines applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for the department in accordance with Provincial and Federal legislation.
- Responds to public or other inquiries relative to department policies and procedures. Evaluates issues and options regarding municipal utilities and makes recommendations.
- Monitors the water and wastewater, develops maintains and reports a variety of data relating to flows, testing and any other data as deemed necessary.
- Monitors federal and provincial legislation dealing water and wastewater.
- Ensure compliance with the Manitoba Secure Drinking Water Act, Manitoba Water Resources Administration Act, the Manitoba Workplace Health & Safety Act, Federal and Provincial legislation, regulations, and other safety codes.
- Oversees the meter readings and ensures coordination with utility billing department.
- Plans maintenance projects and procures necessary materials; assigns staff to tasks.
- Coordinates repairs and maintenance on municipal owned buildings that are not under the direct supervision of another department.
- Oversee the maintenance and security of the RM buildings.
- Assists other departments with coordination of repairs and maintenance of

📌 Utilities Manager (Dufresne)
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📍 Dufresne