Director of Public Works

The City of Iqaluit is looking for an experienced individual to join our growing team and city as the Director of Public Works

Title: Director of Public Works Department: Public Works Reference #: 06-TBD Status: Full-time permanent Salary Range: $154,135.80 – $159,548.01 per annum Settlement Allowance: $22,378.25 per annum Union Status: Excluded Housing: Staff Housing May be Available Closing Date: Open until filled

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer responsible for Municipal Operations, Infrastructure and Planning, the Director of Public Works provides overall leadership, management and operational oversight for the City's Public Works Department. The department includes General Operations (roads, building maintenance, fleet and garage services), Water and Wastewater Services (trucked water and sewer services, utilidor systems and treatment facilities), and Sanitation Services.

The Director is responsible for the day-to-day administration and performance of the department, ensuring essential municipal services are delivered safely, reliably and efficiently. The position oversees departmental planning, staffing, equipment, procurement, maintenance programs and resource allocation to ensure operations align with service standards, regulatory requirements and the City's strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate will have the following

• Seven to ten years of progressive leadership experience in municipal operations, public works, utilities, roads, water and wastewater, fleet management, sanitation, construction, heavy equipment operations, maintenance, or a related operational environment;
• Experience supervising crews, operators, mechanics, contractors, supervisors, forepersons, or superintendents;
• Experience managing service schedules, equipment, procurement, budgets, maintenance programs, contractors, and operational priorities;
• Strong practical knowledge of municipal public works operations, including roads, snow clearing, building maintenance, fleet and garage operations, sanitation, water distribution, wastewater collection, trucked services, utilidor systems, and treatment operations;
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements, hazard identification, safe work practices, incident reporting, emergency response, and risk management;
• Experience with procurement, tendering, contract administration, budget management, and project coordination;
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and utilize operational and asset management software systems;
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence required. Class 3 Driver's Licence is preferred and considered a strong asset. A satisfactory Driver's Abstract is required. Preference may be given to candidates with post-secondary education, diplomas, certificates, or applied training in public works, municipal operations, civil engineering technology, construction management, environmental services, public administration, trades, or a related field

Assets include

• Water and/or wastewater operator certification;
• Public works, roads, winter maintenance, asset management, or sanitation-related certifications;
• Heavy equipment, fleet, garage, mechanical, trades, building maintenance, or facilities maintenance training and experience;
• Experience in northern, remote, Arctic, isolated, or small-community municipal operations;
• The ability to speak and write in Inuktitut and/or French. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

This position requires the ability to respond to operational issues, service disruptions, emergencies, weather events, and infrastructure failures as required. Attendance at meetings and events outside regular working hours may be required.

Please submit any relevant credentials at the time of application. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Driver's Abstract as a condition of employment.

Please visit our website https://www.iqaluit.ca/careers to apply or drop off your resume at City Hall. The City of Iqaluit is committed to increasing Inuit employment within its workforce and supports the objectives of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. Priority consideration will be given to Nunavut Inuit applicants who clearly identify their eligibility in their application. Only those selected to interview will be contacted