Lead with Impact: Shape the Future of Mobility Infrastructure!
The Specialized Infrastructure Services unit is responsible for the maintenance and operation of various city infrastructure, including bridges, auxiliary services like road right-of-way assets, paving operations, and traffic field operations such as sign creation and pavement markings.
Reporting to the Director, Mobility Infrastructure Services, the General Supervisor, Specialized Infrastructure Services oversees program supervisors, who serve as operational authorities for each mobility infrastructure program. This position involves leading teams, providing expert guidance for the operations, execution, and maintenance of mobility infrastructure throughout the city.
The General Supervisor ensures that maintenance and operation plans for programs adhere to all service levels and infrastructure requirements, in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory obligations, codes, standards, and specifications. This role also assumes responsibility for the unit's high performance, offering quality assurance oversight and team leadership.
What will you do?
Lead a team of professionals and specialists in the execution of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and operational projects
Translate strategic directions and plans into actionable work plans
Engage and support staff in developing action plans to enhance communication, solve problems creatively, promote integration and support excellence
Ensure staff are empowered, have the competencies, and are well equipped to perform their roles
Strategically identify and allocate necessary resources, including staffing and budget, for the successful execution of projects and programs
Ensure the prudent and effective use of financial and human resources, determine and review annual budget requirements, and proactively monitor performance and financial reporting
Ensure strict adherence to all Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), APEGA standards, ENVISO environmental management system, procurement guidelines, project, program management methodologies, and all other relevant City policies and procedures throughout the area
Apply the GBA+ process to the development and review of policies, practices and frameworks
Knowledge or training, with a degree in Engineering, Business, Science, or other related disciplines
Experience in a leadership role within a large, complex unionized organization
Demonstrated senior level knowledge in program/project management with experience overseeing projects related to the operation, maintenance and repair of structures, and other critical infrastructure
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license (or provincial equivalent). Successful candidates must provide a current clean 5 year driver's abstract
Combinations of education and experience will be considered
Assets:
Project Management Professional (PMP) or a related certification
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing and registered as practicing with APEGA. Applicants in a different Canadian jurisdiction eligible for Inter-Provincial Mobility (IPMA) with APEGA may be considered
Experience working with large seasonal operations and staff changeover
Recognized certification in Roadway or Infrastructure Maintenance, Asset Management or a related certification
Additional certification or coursework/training in financial management, public works administration, change management, or other leadership training
Skills required for success:
Ability to lead and motivate teams while building a healthy, respectful, and inclusive workplace environment that enables staff to reach their potential while strengthening organizational capacity
Strategically agile leader able to anticipate business opportunities and influence enterprise-wide policy planning and initiatives
Able to build new and foster existing partnerships with community organizations, business partners, external agencies, orders of government, and internal branches
Foster an environment that results in an efficient, effective, and innovative delivery of service
Influence initiatives without positional authority
Understand complex municipal subject matter and build influential relationships with external agencies and orders of government and successfully bring together partners for operational efforts and to achieve common goals
Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment and Work Environment:
1 permanent, full-time position.
Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and a parks operational yard
Salary: (Annually) $120,328.53 - $150,408.62
Hire is dependent on Criminal Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits. Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.
Recruitment Consultant: JM/SB
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