Foreperson, Roads Operations and Maintenance - Brampton, Canada - Regional Municipality of Peel

Regional Municipality of Peel

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Brampton, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Job Description:

Foreperson, Roads Operations and Maintenance

Public Works - Transportation
Regular Full-Time

Salary Range:
$86, 443 to $108,052 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits, where applicable)

Work mode:
Onsite* _see below for more details about this work mode._

Location: 2 Copper Road, Brampton, ON

Hours of work: 35 Hours per week; Able and willing to respond to after hour calls and work standby shifts as required.

Who we are:

The Transportation team constructs, operates, plans and maintains a multi-modal network of assets such as roadways, bridges, sidewalks and multi-use trails, stormwater infrastructure, street-lighting, traffic signals, noise and retaining walls, signs, safety barriers and street trees.

We drive from our strengths, flexibility and responsiveness to the changing needs of Peel. It's where our commitment to creating a Community for Life meets the road for our residents, businesses and travelers

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Reports to:
_** Supervisor, Roads Operations and Maintenance

_ Team size:

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- _Approximately 11 employees. Able to provide coverage in the absense of other Forepersons.

What you will do in this role:

Select methods and direct Road Maintenance crew staff to complete work on time, within budget and in accordance with Regional and Provincial standards and relevant Ministry regulations
Troubleshoot and take appropriate action to effectively resolve issues following legislated policies, procedures and guidelines
Hire, coach, motivate, assign work to and discipline employees. Provide direction and guide contractors
Resolve and address resident complaints and concerns ensuring high standards of customer service
Create, monitor and adhere to activity budgets
Analyze road maintenance programs and research efficiencies to ensure continuous improvement in Road maintenance section

What the role requires:

Successful completion of a college diploma in related field, combined with a minimum of five (5) years related experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered
Successful completion of the Construction and Maintenance Courses for the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) TJ Mahony Road School is a strong asset
Completion of OGRA's CS Anderson courses is a strong asset
Understanding of relevant issues, services and processes including salt management and winter maintenance practices and standards
Demonstrated leadership, coaching and mentoring skills to motivate and provide guidance to staff and contractors ensuring high standards of professional service.
Valid "G" license in good standing.

Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of applicable policies, processes, legislation, regulations and standards
Effective interpersonal skills to liaise with external and internal clients and staff, coordinate work and resolve conflicts.
Strong organizational skills to plan and schedule work ensuring proper allocation of resources (both staff and equipment) preparation of activity reports, budget overruns and project scope changes.
Polished verbal and written communications skills
Strong planning, administrative and computer skills
Able to multitask and prioritize workload effectively
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:

DZ license is a strong asset
Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan (effective start date)
Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) up to 3 weeks per annum
3 Paid personal days and floating holidays (nonunion)
Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing (nonunion)
Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance (nonunion/ where applicable)
Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

Work Mode & Job Location:

Onsite at 2 Copper Road, Brampton, ON; able to travel within the Region of Peel

Hours of Work: 35 Hours per week; Able and willing to respond to after hour calls and work standby shifts as required. Possibly works overnight shifts and on rotational shifts during winter months to support winter maintenance.

Interview:
Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the Region's ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.
**New employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status