Manager of Operations
Come work for a fantastic organization, report to a great CAO, be part of a great team that’s accomplishing cool things, and live in a beautiful area of British Columbia.
Where you will be working:
Working in Lumby, British Columbia offers a small-town experience with a strong sense of community and a slower pace compared to larger urban centres. Lumby is appealing for those who enjoy a balance of meaningful work and access to nature. While wages can be lower than in bigger cities, the friendly atmosphere, lower housing costs (relative to major urban areas), and proximity to outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and skiing make it an attractive place for people seeking work-life balance.
Please visit www.lumby.ca for further information.
Who you will be working with:
The Village employs 15 talented full-time staff, who are committed to building and maintaining Lumby as a community of choice for current residents and future generations. The Village has a fantastic leadership team led by a strong CAO who believes in having fun while accomplishing great things.
What you will be working on:
As an important member of our senior leadership team, you will have excellent communication skills and will help facilitate the achievement of the Village’s strategic and operational objectives. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), you will provide vision, leadership and operational support to the Village.
- Lead day to day operations services including installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of roads, water, sewer, storm, sidewalks, lighting, parks & recreational facilities, cemetery and water and wastewater treatment utilities;
- Oversee and provide project management support for infrastructure renewal capital projects;
- Plan and implement public works & recreation initiatives utilizing innovative strategies and provide leadership to a dedicated team; and,
- Preparation and monitoring of budgets, ensuring health & safety policies and standards are followed, communicating with all stakeholders including dealing effectively with Council, staff and the public in a positive and proactive manner is essential in this diverse role.
What you bring to the table:
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible municipal experience, including personnel management in a unionized environment, and experience in managing operations and engineering functions in a local government environment
- Strong record of exceptional leadership
- Proven abilities to support, participate, and engage in senior leadership teams
- High level of skills to motivate, support and mentor staff
- Possession of a valid C. Drivers Licence and clean driving record (required).
- Civil Engineering Technology Diploma (asset)
- Board of Examiners Certificate in Local Government Administration (asset).
- EOCP Certification in Water / Wastewater (asset)
- 5th Class Power Engineer – Refrigeration Operator Endorsement (asset)
What you can expect:
The Village offers a competitive salary range ($90,000 – 115,000 depending on relevant experience and credentials); and a comprehensive benefit package for this senior management position. More importantly, the Village offers the chance to work hard while accomplishing great things.
What to do next:
If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding leadership role, forward your resume and cover letter to Kevin Ramsay, Innova Strategy Group, by Friday, September 26th @ 4:00 pm.
