Manager Salt Spring Island Engineering

Position Purpose

This position manages and provides professional expertise to SSI utility operations, and capital projects; and provides technical support to the SSI Local Community Commission Services. The incumbent  collaborates with other CRD service functions (eg. Integrated Water Services Planning and Engineering, Environmental Engineering), external contractors, and outside agencies such as the Ministry of Transportation, Islands Trust, Improvement districts with the aim to reach mutually agreeable goals.  This position is responsible for project management, engineering, planning, design and construction functions to ensure the timely and cost effective completion of projects.

* It is a requirement of this position to live on or be willing to relocate to Salt Spring Island to meet operational requirements.

Key Accountabilities/Position Outcomes

• Leads and is accountable for engineering, planning, design, and construction functions related to CRD's SSI water and sewer utility operations. This includes: planning and implementation of Capital systems improvements; delivery of water and wastewater initiatives; budget development and monitoring; strategic asset planning; conducting feasibility studies and technical reports; and providing recommended actions.  
• Working closely with the Senior Manager and senior staff of other Service Areas (eg. Integrated Water Services), will evaluate operating alternatives and approaches for the delivery of water and wastewater services, with a goal of integrating the services within the SSI Administration function as feasible.
• Provides technical, project management, and operational support to the SSI Local Community Commission Services including transportation, transit, liquid waste and parks and recreation
• Ensures structures, systems, resources and management practices are in place and effective to support the timely and cost effective completion of projects and initiatives
• Assumes managerial responsibility for the scope of work, and exercises authority over staff and consultants as necessary to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, guidelines, agreements, policies, and procedures. Provides Professional Engineer sign off for engineering design work.
• Manages and is accountable for projects and the contract process including preparing contract documents, developing terms of reference, evaluates consultants' and their work and assists in tender calls and analysis for work to be carried out by outside contractors ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget. 
• As required, provides leadership and direction necessary to ensure the success of Operational projects and initiatives, including leadership during operational emergencies.  
• Uses diplomacy and strong communication, presentation and relationship building skills to create and maintain collaboration among stakeholders including partners, regulatory authorities, elected officials, various municipal, provincial and federal agencies, and other internal and external groups.
• Attends Commission meetings of areas of responsibility, and provides advice, recommendations and seeks information on issues and initiatives, ensuring the efficient, effective and economic delivery of services.  
• Performs other duties as required.

Additional Information

• None

Qualifications

Certifications

Role Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience with project management methodologies and implementation initiatives.
• Ability to generate, coordinate and manage multiple projects for a number of program areas and to meet required objectives and deadlines.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive technical reports and specifications.
• Knowledge of the Local Government Act and other legislation and regulation affecting utility/waterworks' systems, operations and maintenance.
• Proven experience and demonstrated expertise in providing leadership and management to senior professional and unionized staff, including motivating and mentoring, conducting performance appraisals, and carrying out grievance and disciplinary provisions of a collective agreement.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with public officials and the public on a variety of issues. Ability to build and maintain interagency relationships
• Excellent communication skills, including strong written, verbal and listening skills combined with effective and proven meeting facilitation and presentation skills.
• Sound judgment and a positive, solution oriented attitude.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with computers and Windows applications.

Leadership Profile

CRD Leaders are champions for creating an accountable, high performance, service oriented organization that makes a difference in our community. They pay attention to shifts and trends in an ever-changing and complex environment and think strategically to serve residents, businesses and local governments today while developing a sustainable organization for the future. The following is a leadership summary for this position.

Professional/Individual Contributor Level 4 (P4)

Leaders at this level generally recognized as specialists in their field who integrate their depth and breadth of experience in their own discipline with knowledge of business priorities and functions to address complex problems and non-standard situations as a key contributor in an intricate and critical environment. They anticipate client needs, identify solutions, and interpret internal/external business issues, recommending best practice in their own discipline. They explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view. These leaders may lead teams or projects, forecasting and planning resources to meet objectives and managing costs for specific projects.

While CRD Leaders are accountable to all Leadership Competencies, the competencies listed below have particular relevance to this position. Click here for a complete definition of our Leadership Levels and Competencies.

Leadership Competencies