Opportunities

Reporting to the Director, Gas & Water Utilities, the Manager, Gas Measurement and Service will work as a collaborative member of the Gas & Water Utilities Management team, contributing to a supportive and innovative work environment, while leveraging their exceptional interpersonal and strong technical knowledge in order to manage the installation and maintenance of gas measurement devices, regulator stations, gas service and utilization within the City of Kitchener's gas distribution system. Please apply directly on our employment page: https://www.kitchener.ca/en/jobs-and-volunteering/job-opportunities.aspx

The Township of Springwater, located in the heart of Simcoe County, is a mixed urban/rural municipality with growing urban settlements and a prosperous agricultural sector. The municipality is currently recruiting for the newly-created, permanent, full-time position of General Manager, Infrastructure and Operational Services.

Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the General Manager, Infrastructure and Operational Services is responsible for leading the Infrastructure and Operational Services Division, including but not limited to: strategic leadership, management and administration of a broad operations portfolio including Roads and Fleet, Parks and Facilities, Recreation, Capital Projects, and overseeing the Township’s Water and Wastewater operations, currently administered by OCWA (Ontario Clean Water Agency).

Under the direction of the Director of Public Works and Engineering, be responsible for the direct supervision and coordination of the survey, inspection, and drafting departments. This position will participate in and support the City’s Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) to identify improvements in the way we deliver services. 

We are looking to hire individuals with demonstrated experience delivering complex and innovative capital projects on schedule and on budget. Successful candidates must possess expert project management, strategic planning, and analytical problem solving skills. Strong oral and written communication skills, along with strong facilitation, negotiation and dispute resolution skills, are required to interface with multiple stakeholders including Regional staff, contractors, consultants, council and the general public. Candidates must have knowledge of evolving technologies, in-depth technical engineering and construction knowledge and be familiar with relevant standards, documentation and legislation (Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Environmental Protection Act, American Water Works Association Standards, Construction Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc.).