Public Works Director

Chippewas of the Thames First Nation is accepting applications for the position of:

 

1 Full Time- Public Works Director

Supervisor:                     Executive Administrator

Terms:                              Permanent position based on successful evaluation.

Salary:                              negotiable based on experience

Closing Date:               Aug 24, 2016, 4:00pm EST (Late submissions will not be accepted)

Chippewas of the Thames invites applications for the position of Public Works Director.  The Senior Position will be responsible for the overall management of the Public Works Department. The position will require the applicant to perform executive level formulation of strategic plans related to Public Works by establishing and improving, developing, recommending, and administering the Public Works programs and services.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

The Public Works Director provides management and leadership to all aspects within the Public Works Department. The successful candidate will report to the Executive Administrator and serve as a key member of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation senior management team. The Director will lead the administration, planning, and management of the Public Works which includes: public works, roads, water, sewers, band-owned buildings, housing and infrastructure. This opportunity will appeal to someone who thrives on building strong relationships and being a collaborative influence. He/she must possess and utilize superior organizational and leadership skills and possess the following key qualifications:

 

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology or related field with a background in public works, housing and/or infrastructure experience, preferably in a First Nations environment.
• Exceptional knowledge and solid experience with complex project management and collaboration.
• Experience working on matters related to: a wide range of capital projects, water treatment and distribution, storm and sanitary sewage collection, road design, survey, and construction inspection
• Demonstrated excellent senior management and administrative skills including: strategic planning, board/council and government reporting, budgeting and financial management, human resource management, policy development, and project management;
• Proven ability to effectively build and maintain strategic relationships with the community at large, government agencies such as AANDC and CMHC, construction companies and contractors, etc.;
• Superior and well-developed managerial skills
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communications skills and ability to promote team work
• Must have excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to provide leadership and motivate others, ability to organize time and work, sound decision making capability,
• Must have a good working knowledge of the community culture, customs, and a thorough understanding of the issues facing the community
• Extended periods of concentration and attention to detail
• Adjusting schedule to meet the changing demands in areas of responsibilities
• Interacts with clients, staff, visitors, government agencies/personnel
• Travel required
• Overtime as required
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, photocopy of diploma, three work related reference letters and a current CPIC (within 6 months) to the attention:

 

Jim St Germain, Human Resources Manager

320 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0

Only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Preference will be given to aboriginal people. Miigwech