General Manager, Infrastructure (Toronto)

General Manager, Infrastructure (Toronto)

22 Oct
|
City of Cornwall
|
Toronto

22 Oct

City of Cornwall

Toronto

Job Title: General Manager, Infrastructure and Municipal Works Bargaining Unit: Non-Union Language Requirement: English Essential Vacancy Status: Existing vacancy Cornwall is a beautiful community with a population of 47,000 situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. The city offers a wide array of urban amenities, making it an excellent place for a career and raising a family. With a growing economy, expanding population and fantastic quality of life, there has never been a better time to start the next phase of your career with the City of Cornwall Cornwall is a diverse and progressive community where residents and partners feel safe, welcomed, and enjoy a high quality of life supported by access to financially responsible and sustainable municipal services and infrastructure. Position Summary The General Manager, Infrastructure and Municipal Works provides leadership to a broad portfolio of municipal departments including Infrastructure Planning, Municipal Works, and Environmental Services. This role ensures the efficient delivery of services while promoting sustainability and adherence to regulatory standards. The General Manager will lead initiatives that enhance community safety, accessibility, and quality of life through effective infrastructure management.

Key Responsibilities
- Formulate and implement long-term strategies for infrastructure planning and municipal works that align with community needs and municipal objectives.
- Provide strategic direction and oversight to the municipal's wastewater, water, and solid waste departments, ensuring they operate efficiently and effectively in alignment with the municipality's strategic goals.
- Establish and monitor departmental performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and regular reporting mechanisms,



ensuring alignment with service expectations and making data-driven adjustments as needed.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of capital projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget, while maintaining accountability for their successful delivery.
- Maintains accountability and oversight for monitoring contractor and developer performance, including dispute resolution.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and best practices related to public works and infrastructure projects, providing direction and oversight to any work required to meet standards.
- Accountable for capital projects including budgeting, cost management, scheduling, scope of work, design, utility coordination and contract administration to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Oversee the development and implementation of the annual department budget, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and compliance with policies and government regulations.
- Utilize data and analytics to inform decision-making and identify areas for improvement in infrastructure services and operations.
- Monitor and apply changing trends in related business practices and technology pertaining to infrastructure, engineering, legislations, environmental requirements, population growth and other factors that affect the municipality’s infrastructure resources.




- Act as a key advisor to Council on infrastructure-related issues and opportunities, ensuring alignment and integration of infrastructure initiatives with broader community objectives. Leadership of Others
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to ensure team alignment with organizational goals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
- Develop team capacity by coaching, mentoring, and identifying career development opportunities, ensuring alignment with operational and organizational priorities.
- Guide and support team members to meet operational objectives, ensuring compliance with organizational standards, policies, and procedures while fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment.
- Play an active role in the recruitment process by participating in candidate screening, interviews, and hiring decisions while ensuring candidates have a positive experience.
- Facilitate the successful onboarding of newly hired employees by delivering comprehensive training and continuous development, ensuring alignment between their role, organizational objectives, and the municipality’s culture. Position Requirements Education & Certifications:
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Professional engineering designation (P.
Eng.), required.

Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in infrastructure management, public works, or a related field, including at least 7 years in a leadership role. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strategic Planning: Proven ability to develop and implement long-term infrastructure strategies that meet community needs.
- Community Engagement: Str

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