Manager of Projects and Engineering
The Town of Kirkland Lake is located approximately 2.5 hours North of North Bay and has a population of approximately 8,000 people. Kirkland lake has that small town feel but with many of the amenities of a larger Town or City. Just outside Kirkland Lake, you will find many beautiful lakes and trails with plenty of fishing, hiking, and hunting opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. As one of the largest employers in the region with approximately 240 employees, our capacity for innovation drives continuous enhancement in service delivery for citizens. We provide our employees with advancement and training opportunities to promote personal and professional growth and continuous learning. All positions within the Municipality contribute to the success of our Town and enrich the quality of life of our citizens. If you thrive in an environment, where your contribution is valued, recognized and measurable, join our team and learn why we are enthusiastic about our working for the benefit of our northern community.
Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Director of Public Works, the Manager of Projects and Engineering is responsible for managing new and ongoing projects within the Public Works Department. The key areas of responsibility include water, sewer, storm, roads, bridge maintenance and construction, fleet management and winter maintenance including the purchasing and maintenance of the related supplies, equipment, facilities and fleet. The Manager plans, co-ordinates and monitors the projects in these areas and ensures the related administrative, supervisory and safety components are met.
Hours of work: 40 hours per week
Compensation: $93,641 to $109,532 per annum to commensurate with experience.
Employee Perks: Excellent benefits package, pension plan, access to the Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and reduced membership rates at the Community Complex.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Post-secondary diploma/degree in related discipline; including but not limited to PMP, CET, CTech, LEL
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ progressive experience in public works and/or utilities;
- Previous management experience in a unionized environment is considered an asset;
- Previous experience using GIS software is considered an asset;
- Understanding of theory, principles, practices and techniques of public works, municipal water and sewer and utilities maintenance functions;
- Excellent organizational, strategic, planning and implementation skills;
- Ability to evaluate management policies and adopt effective courses of action;
- Ability to develop funding applications;
- Strong leadership, organization and management skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Confident with decision making in regard to determining project guidelines, purpose, following through and completion.
- Effective coaching and mentoring with the ability to empower the public works team towards delivering exceptional service to the Town’s residents;
- Ability to stay objective and fair when dealing with sensitive situations, such as public complaints and labour relation issues, while maintaining a constructive working relationship;
- Knowledge of legislation including but not limited to the Highway Traffic Act, Minimum Maintenance Standards, Ontario Traffic Manuals, and the Occupational Heath and Safety Act;
- Understanding of financial reports including budgetary guidelines and project expenditures;
- Computer skills in all relevant technologies within Public Works Department;
- High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts;
- Experience in managing third-party service providers;
- Must have a Class “G” license in good standing;
- Must provide clear Criminal Record Check.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to visit the Town’s website at kirklandlake.ca >> Town Hall >> Career Opportunities to submit their résumé complete with covering letter in confidence by Friday, June 20, 2025 at 12:00 pm.
