Superintendent I - Vancouver, Canada - The City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver

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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID:40858

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation.

Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world.

Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose & Function

The Superintendent I is responsible for optimizing efficiency, managing budgets, presenting metrics, developing process improvements, ensuring that the needs of internal and external customers are met.

Superintendent I's are accountable for the scope, schedule and budget of project and program work within their respective areas of responsibility.

Superintendent I's creating and provide purpose, direction, coaching and providing leadership for their teams ensuring they adhere to all regulatory obligations, safety procedures and branch policies.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Business Operations

Reviews and develops annual plans, work priorities, schedules, and crew allocations to ensure resources and equipment are efficiently and effectively allocated
Ensures operational area activities are aligned to branch, Engineering and City strategic objectives
Monitors budgets and maintains cost controls
Support business and operational decisions through statistical branch data and metrics
Develops, maintains and monitors services levels and resourcing plans for area(s) of responsibility
Establishes targets for business and quality improvement
Drives continuous improvement through an understanding of industry best practices with a focus on increasing efficiency, enhancing worker safety and engagement and improving quality of products and/or services
Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external customers and liaises with City departments and partner branches to improve integration and ensure active collaboration

Supervision/Leadership/Engagement

Models the behaviour expected of staff in work area; including collaboration, teamwork and respectful workplace behaviors
Communicates branch objectives, requirements and rationale with staff
Addresses employee and labour relations issues in a timely, fair and consistent manner
Supports and adheres to the Attendance Management, Stay-AtWork and Return-ToWork programs
Manages the performance development process for direct reports including following the City's established annual process, documenting and tracking
Employs coaching, corrective action and discipline to deal with issues and nonperformance; and escalates issues appropriately
Participates in the recruitment, selection, onboarding and training for new hires
Identifies team development and training gaps and assists in developing and implementing training plans that include a balance of both technical and nontechnical skills

Safety

Promotes a culture of safety within workgroup
Ensures that all work is being performed in a safe manner at all times and adheres to Branch Safe Work Procedures and Organizational Health & Safety regulations
Identifies safety concerns and addresses them quickly with appropriate training, guidelines or policies
Escalates all safety issues and performs accident investigations
Participates in Branch Safety Committee Meetings, Branch Safety Audits and Branch Safety Inspections
Works collaboratively with Driver Services to ensure driver training and safety programs are in place
Collaborates with Occupational Health and Safety to assist in organizational safety initiatives

Other

Leads branch initiatives, projects and/or programs employing standard Engineering project management principles
Ensures standard project/program processes are followed, documentation is maintained, and regular status reporting occurs
Aligns branch practices with Engineering PMO, Supply Chain, Finance and HR policies, processes and work flows
Understands regulatory obligations and ensures compliance

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by successful completion of technical, business and administrative courses related to fleet repair and manufacturing operations. Considerable experience in a large, complex, unionized Garage manufacturing facility is required
68 years of operations leadership experience in a Unionized environment
Project management skills and experience considered an asset
Red Seal Certification is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: