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The Municipality of Central Elgin is a vibrant community located in the heart of Elgin County, with a population of nearly 15,000 people and is in close proximity to the City of St Thomas and the City of London. The community is made up of several unique neighborhoods, each offering its own unique charm and attractions. With over 200 full and part-time employees, Central Elgin is committed to meeting the needs of residents and a thriving business community by delivering efficient and effective services. Of significant interest is the expected future growth in Central Elgin''s commercial, industrial and residential sectors due to the recent announcement that Volkswagen will be building the world''s largest electric-vehicle battery plant in the region. Inspire Our Future This role provides strategic and operational leadership for all municipal public works and community services, including roads, bridges, water/wastewater, waste management, municipal facilities, parks, beaches, trails and fleet. You''ll lead a diverse team, oversee significant capital projects, manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive long-term asset management and strategic planning. Key Responsibilities: Departmental Leadership & Management: Provides overall leadership to the Department, including operational oversight and direct supervision, coaching, mentoring, and motivating staff. Accountable for recruitment, performance management, providing training and development opportunities, ensuring a healthy and safe workplace, fostering a positive employee experience. Strategic Planning & Objective Setting: Establishes Department objectives in consultation with senior management and in accordance with Council direction. Leads the implementation of the Municipality''s strategic plan, budgeting, and business plan activities for the Department. Financial Oversight: Responsible for the development and oversight of the Department''s operating and capital budgets, including forecasting monitoring expenditures, ensuring compliance with all relevant financial statutory and regulatory requirements. Continuous Improvement & Customer Service: Regularly reviews and evaluates Department administrative and service delivery processes with a focus on continuous improvement and customer service excellence. Council & Stakeholder Engagement: Attends Committees, Council, and other meetings, preparing and presenting reports, recommendations, formal presentations, and responding to questions and inquiries as required. Ideal Qualifications: Education and Designations: University Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field. Management Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in a municipal public works/operations environment, with at least 5 years in a senior management or director-level role. Strategic Acumen: A high level of critical thinking with the ability to perform in a proactive, strategic manner and plan, prioritize and balance multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities. Public Works Operations and Parks Management: Strong understanding of roads and bridges construction and maintenance, and municipal infrastructure asset management as well as water and wastewater treatment and distribution/collection systems. People Leadership: Ability to provide exceptional leadership to staff and to build strong, enthusiastic and productive staff teams in a unionized environment. Program Management: Demonstrated experience in managing complex capital projects, operating budgets, and multi-disciplinary teams. Business Management: Knowledge and experience in the principles and practices of public administration, including developing annual plans, budget, performance measures, purchasing, maintenance of public records, and the organization and functions of an elected municipal Council. Legislation: Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of related municipal and provincial legislation. Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Ability to work with stakeholders, the public, and community organizations, and balance their needs with operational requirements. We Offer: Compensation and Benefits: A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a combination of exciting projects and healthy work-life balance in a supportive business setting. Growth Opportunities: Expand your leadership skills as you develop and mentor a talented team, with the chance to grow your career within a supportive and evolving municipality.