Manager Water Transmission Operations

Position Purpose

This leadership position has overall responsibility for the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the CRD's water transmission operations primarily associated with the Regional Water Supply System. This position ensures operations safely and successfully meet appropriate regulatory guidelines and requirements, are economically sound, environmentally responsible and consistent with public health and safety.

Key Accountabilities/Position Outcomes

• Provides leadership and strategic direction necessary to ensure the success of Operational projects and initiatives.
• Ensures policies, structures, systems, resources and management practices are in place and effectively support Operational initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance ; liaise with other CRD departments to provide technical assistance and guidance to ensure relevant legislation and guidelines are met.
• Oversees and implements monitoring processes to ensure operational and safety standards and protocols are sustained.
• Determines current operating requirements and leads the preparation of annual and capital budgets, authorizes expenditures, and ensures appropriate budgetary controls in line with corporate standards.
• Uses leadership, coaching, and employee development practices to create a highly engaged team of supervisors, professionals and staff with the knowledge, skills and abilities to be successful in their current role and future career development.
• Uses diplomacy, tact and strong written/verbal communication, presentation and relationship building skills to maintain strong relationships with internal and external partner and stakeholders.
• Responsible for the leadership and management of employees and contractors within area of responsibility, including employment and labour relations matters involving: employee hiring, promotion, demotion and other personnel matters; discipline and discharge; representing management in the grievance procedure; input on behalf of management into labour relations matters, and representing management on committees; maintaining Employer confidentiality; and developing, supporting and implementing various corporate and legislated policies, procedures and practices.

Additional Information

• None

Qualifications

Certifications

Role Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through a changing and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to deal frequently with sensitive situations involving the exercise of utmost tact, discretion, and judgement.
• Exceptional motivation, team building, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated senior experience and/or knowledge of water transmission systems.
• Operational knowledge of Worksafe BC regulations and the ability to plan and coordinate projects to ensure safety of employees, contractors, consultants and the public.
• Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with diverse objectives and deadlines.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations both in the field and in an office environment to coordinate Operations' response from a management level.
• Ability to work in a primarily office environment with field visits/inspections/coordination on a semi-regular basis.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well with staff, colleagues, and senior management on operational and tactical issues both orally and in written form.

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.

Leadership Level 2 (L2)

Leaders at this level generally manage professional employees and/or supervisors, developing plans and coordinating resources to meet the operational objectives of the work group. They manage financial resources and uses in-depth expertise in own field to resolve operational problems, improve effectiveness, and implement the functional strategies of the work unit.

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