Norfolk County Looking for Supervisor, Roads Operations (TFT)(NU 18.24) at Langton, Ontario, Canada Full Time

To be accountable for maintenance of roads and in-house construction of roads and assist with the preparation of the annual operating budget for Roads.

Position Description:

• Provide leadership and direction to operations staff
• To have a well-managed operations yard. Provide Staff direction and motivate Staff to excel at their jobs
• By keeping staff up to date on changes in our field. Providing feedback as to their production. By educating staff through training and courses.
• Assist in the development and review of policies, procedures, standards and programming governing the road department
• To improve prior policies so that the ratepayer and staff are clear on what is expected
• By reviewing prior policies and rethinking through each time new circumstances arise
• Conduct regular inspections of road maintenance and construction activities
• To ensure all aspects of projects are completed to set standards
• By reviewing contract or policies and visiting activities
• Assist in the preparation of annual operating budget for the Roads Department
• To ensure budgets include funds to complete all projects and activities that need to be completed
• By accurate records and calculations as to what will be needed for next year. Communication with others in department to discuss future plans
• Perform administrative duties including records on employees, equipment, road patrols and construction and maintenance projects.
• To ensure accurate records are kept for tracking cost of operations and expenses
• Daily reports and summaries are recorded. Identify alternate technologies/process
• Manage and supervise outside contractors
• To ensure contractors are performing their duties as to standards set out in the contract. Need to ensure good end results
• Daily reports and summaries are recorded
• Investigate and conduct prompt follow-up on questions from the public
• To ensure ratepayer is pleased with service. To solve problems ratepayer has in order to satisfy them
• Respond to ratepayer’s and call back in a timely manner. Consider all matters important. Give realistic time schedule for work completion

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

• Two (2) year Community college, Engineering technician program or equivalent
• Five (5) years supervisory experience

Skills and Abilities:

• Management and organizational skills
• Able to motivate employees
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to deal with the public
• Knowledge of road maintenance and construction e.g. paving methods, surface treatment
• Knowledge of survey skills – setting of grades for roadwork and drainage
• Knowledge of heavy equipment usage and maintenance
• Good Roads Association courses, Mahoney road school, Anderson Courses, Infrastructure training
• CET or C-Tech certification with OACETT or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents
• Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Benefits

Posting #: NU 18.24

Position: Supervisor, Roads Operations

Status: Temporary Full-Time (date of hire, up to approximately July 25, 2025)

Employee Group: Non-Union

Salary: $80,454 – $100,568 per annum

Division: Operations

Department: Roads

Reports To: Director, Roads

Location: Langton/County Road 45, ON

Posting Period: June 5, 2024 – June 19, 2024

How to Apply:

• Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
• If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file

Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County – NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.