Qualifications: Most likely a Civil Engineer with at least ten years of experience that includes municipal works or engineering management, you have matched your technical skills with people management and relationship building leadership. With a background that has touched on water, environmental management, infrastructure and roads, you are an accomplished project manager. You will also bring strategic planning and business knowhow to one of Ontario’s most liveable communities.
Description: It might be the warm climate and natural beauty of the Town that draws you to the shores of Lake St. Clair. Or you might find the prospect of living in a smaller community of 24,000 an attractive lifestyle prospect. The Town of Tecumseh offers an excellent school system, affordable housing, lower taxes and a wonderful community spirit. It encourages healthy, active living through leisure and recreation and supports green living through progressive environmental policies. This charming Town is steeped in history. It is also within minutes of the Cities of Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer of the Town, you will ensure that this wonderful community works for the people who live in, work in or visit Tecumseh.
In this senior management team role, you will lead teams in engineering, water, wastewater, roads and fleet. In addition to daily supervision of operations, you will train, coach and monitor your people in pursuit of friendly and responsive customer service. Oversee the consolidation, review and submission of the business plan and budgets. Identify and track best practices as well as health and safety procedures. Manage the Town’s Public Works capital assets. Oversee quality assurance for all of your teams. Participate in an organization-wide campaign to communicate with the community and special interest groups. Act as an advisor to Town Council on engineering, infrastructure planning and environmental issues.