Project Manager - Thunder Bay, Canada - City of Thunder Bay

City of Thunder Bay

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Thunder Bay, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay - a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000.

Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world.

We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together

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Job Description:

***:Under the direct supervision of the Director, is responsible for planning and supervising the City of Thunder Bay's Wastewater Infrastructure Maintenance & Renewal Program.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates in the planning, scheduling, and direction of the City's Wastewater Infrastructure Maintenance and Renewal Program.
Prepares environmental assessments, designs and prepares plans, specifications, contract documents, detailed cost estimates and performs contract administration for infrastructure projects.
Participates in the development of the engineering and development standards.
Prepares general correspondence and reports.
Develops safety and operational procedures and recommends the need for appropriate training to ensure understanding and use of new techniques, procedures and equipment.
Assists in the selection and supervises the work of consulting engineers and contractors.
Liaises with consultants, developers, utilities, government agencies and railways, as necessary.
Provides technical direction to staff on specific projects as required and participates in interviews and hiring decisions.
Coordinates and provides general supervision of infrastructure construction.
Receives, documents, and investigates complaints of bylaw violations relating to the waterworks and sewer use bylaws and enforces same.
Attends public, committee, and Council meetings, as required.
Participates in oncall duties associated with the emergency response system; assumes the duties of Overall Responsible Operator as required.
Assists in the development of the operating and capital budgets.
Performs other such related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

Degree in science or a related discipline (engineering, chemistry, biology, or water resource), preferably in an honours program, together with seven years' of project management experience; or
Diploma in engineering technology and registration as a certified engineering technologist, together with a minimum of 10 years of project management experience
Must possess a Class IV licence for wastewater treatment facilities and/or a Class III licence for wastewater collection
Supervisory experience with technical staff
Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines, and environmental assessments

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences and to skillfully handle onthespot questions from senior officials, members of City Council, special interest groups, and the media.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of City Council, private and public officials, coworkers, contractors, consultants, developers and the general public.
Excellent project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problemsolving, and decisionmaking skills.
Must have the initiative to work without close supervision.
Proficiency with office computer equipment and software, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Project AutoCad, Soft Desk, ESRI GIS.
Must be competent within the meaning of the _Occupational Health and Safety Act._
Must possess and maintain a valid Class "G" Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent
Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Must maintain a Class IV licence for wastewater treatment facilities and/or a Class III licence for wastewater collection as per O.Reg. 129/0
Must obtain a Project/Program Management (PMP or PgMP) designation within two years of employment
Will be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation
Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
May be required to provide a successful drivers record (uncertified)
Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

General Information:

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of:

race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenshi