Project Manager, Infrastructure Operations (Temporary Full Time for approximately 18 months)

Description

Project Manager, Infrastructure Operations

Temporary Full Time for approximately 18 months)

Competition Number

2024-181

Job Code

1261

Posting Date

June 20, 2024

Closing Date

July 11, 2024 (at 6 : 00pm)

Job Status

Temporary Full-Time

The City of Kitchener is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 270,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build its neighbourhoods, its digital infrastructure and its diverse economy.

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Position Overview :

Responsible for development of operational projects resulting from detailed asset management plans and maintenance programs for roads, traffic, parks and cemeteries, pursuant to the Infrastructure Jobs and Prosperity Act;

specifically, regarding the development of levels of service and related costs.

• Responsible for the project management of operations specific projects for Operations - Roads & Traffic and Parks & Cemeteries.
• Responsible for conducting LEAN projects to ensure efficient and effective core service delivery.

Responsibilities :

• Facilitates work with key stakeholders to prioritize integrated project plans.
• Provides key analysis and information to inform business case development and / or grant funding opportunities.
• Develops terms of reference, scope of work, schedule and tender documents for capital projects to support operational improvements in Roads, Traffic, Parks and Cemeteries.

Participates in consultant and / or contractor selection.

• Determines project objectives, requirements, key performance indicators and a framework to resolve issues.
• Identifies project specific risks and develops mitigation strategies.
• Leads the development and implementation of recommendations coming from asset management strategies related to inventory, condition and maintenance, aligned with corporate asset management policies, systems and practices.
• Leads the development and implementation of the programs established for assets maintained by Operations - Roads & Traffic and Parks & Cemeteries
• In collaboration with the Asset Management Division, develops, implements and monitors operational asset database models and associated system configurations to support ongoing asset data management.
• Performs LEAN evaluations for operational programs in Roads, Traffic, Parks & Cemeteries and implements program improvements.
• Monitors related legislations and develops programs to meet legislation; for example, MMS and Excess Soils Management.
• Develops programs for new services directed by CLT, Council, new infrastructure or new legislation.

Requirements :

• 3-year degree or diploma in a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years related experience.
• Registered Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technologists and Technicians (OACETT).
• Valid Ontario G Class Driver's license in good standing.
• Must be reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve.

We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.

We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Please contact Human Resources at email protected , or redacted ext. 7261 to make your needs known, so that we can support your full and equal participation throughout the hiring process.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.

Please note that as per Human Resources Policy HUM-HIR-110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials" :

The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all Directors, General Managers, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity.

The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be :

1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full-time and part-time classifications.

2. within the same Division in the case of students."

Department

Infrastructure Services

Division

Operations - Roads and Traffic

Union Affiliation

CUPE 791

Number of Positions

Hours of Work

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location

Initial Location

Kitchener Operations Facility

City

Kitchener

Compensation

Salary Range

$78,480 - $98,101 annually

effective Nov 1, 2024 : $81,314 - $101,643

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