Operations Planner, Rural

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General Description

Under general supervision, the Operations Planner, Rural is a working leader that provides direction and assists with providing short- and long-term planning and scheduling for the Rural Services branch. This will include organising, developing, assigning, coordinating, and prioritizing key deliverables for Rural operations. Additionally, they will assist in asset management and work projects including completing workflow plans and safety documentation on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff, contractors, and consultants, and liaise with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Coordinate required skills, equipment, components, parts, and materials of day-to-day operations, work projects, and short to long term departmental plans. This includes ensuring all assets are in good working condition, including corrective, preventative maintenance.
• Provide technical support and coordination to ensure quality assurance with sound workflow processes.
• Assess operational processes and assist in the development of new or revised procedures.
• Provide short/long range workflow quantity and quality control.
• Prepare and assign work schedules, plans, reports, and statistical data and undertake special projects.
• Ensure an adequate inventory of equipment and supplies (tools, spare parts, landscape materials, and signage). This will require the incumbent to work with purchasing representatives and follow applicable procedures.
• Assist the Supervisor with accurate projections and ensure total cost tracking is included in the preparation and utilization of annual operational and capital budgets.
• Compile and prepare information for council reports, briefing notes, and business cases pertaining to Rural service delivery as required.
• Assist with changes to and establishment of policies and procedures to maintain a safe workplace environment, ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations and municipal safety policies.
• Mentor and assist staff with safe work procedures and OH&S regulations.
• Research, prepare, and present detailed reports pertinent to Rural programs.
• Assist with the development and implementation of asset management to support Rural service delivery.
• Respond to calls transferred from the Pulse line, public enquires and attend public meetings to provide information and assistance as needed.
• Complete training as required to improve skills and knowledge, and to ensure adherence with the position’s technical responsibilities.
• Support Rural programs and field operations, including general labour and equipment operations when operationally required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to understand plans and bylaws relating to Rural operations.
• Knowledgeable in municipal rural operations including playground, snow removal, equipment, outdoor rinks, cemeteries, forestry, horticulture, landscape construction, turf, sports fields, sports courts, water/septic services, roadways, and signage.
• Knowledge of, and experience using personal protective equipment (PPE) and working within the parameters of the OH&S Act, municipal safety policies and procedures, and bylaws.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to clarify and convey information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with a diverse range of people, using judgement, tact, and sound decision‑making skills, sometimes in conflict situations.
• Proven skills in leadership, planning, communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills. A high achiever and self‑starter.
• Proficient with a variety of computer applications (i.e., Microsoft Office) and project management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to plan for technology updates and equipment replacement.

Education and Experience

• Diploma in Construction, Engineering, Horticulture, Irrigation, Forestry, Environment, or another discipline relating to municipal field operations is required.
• Seven (7) years of experience and knowledge of parks or roads operations, such as but not limited to, horticulture, turf, roads, or environmental management is required.
• Alberta Journeyperson Trade Certification of Carpenter, Landscape Horticulturalist, or another related discipline is required.
• Five (5) years of journeyperson experience and knowledge of parks or roads operations, such as but not limited to, horticulture, turf, or environmental management is required.
• Experience must include four (4) years of directly related experience in a scheduling and planning environment including project management.
• Experience reviewing safety requirements and reading blueprints and construction drawings is an asset.

Other Requirements

• Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
• A valid Class Five (5) Operator’s Licence is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.
• Pre‑employment testing may be required as part of the interview process.
• Ability to work in an office environment and outdoors.
• Must be medically and physically able to perform all duties of the position on an ongoing basis.
• Immunisations are strongly recommended for work in unsanitary conditions.

Safety

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, and complying with all policies, practices, and procedures. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

To apply

To apply, please visit our website at jobs.rmwb.ca. Current employees must apply through the internal careers site. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.