Job Opportunities:

THE CORPORATION OF TAY VALLEY TOWNSHIP

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PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT

Nestled in the heart of Eastern Ontario’s cottage country, Tay Valley Township is a community of picturesque hamlets and historic homesteads with an abundance of shoreline on twenty-six lakes.  Being located within a one-hour driving distance of both Ottawa and Kingston, it affords an opportunity to combine urban and rural lifestyles.  The Township offers a unique working environment for an individual wishing to partner with Council and fellow employees in the delivery of municipal services to a population of 11,500 (permanent and seasonal).

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Public Works Superintendent will be expected to manage the delivery of public works services (e.g. roads/waste/facilities) in accordance with legislative requirements and budgetary constraints, to supervise 9 co-workers and to oversee outsourced services (e.g. engineering/drainage/waste site monitoring/recycling disposal).  The successful candidate will participate in budget discussions and develop various reports in support of public works operations offering leadership to partners and employees performing works related functions.

The ideal candidate will have acquired related post secondary education/certification (e.g. C.E.T. or C. Tech), as well as a minimum of 5 years suitable experience preferably in a municipal setting.  The Township is looking for sound knowledge of municipal legislation and practices, excellent communication/interpersonal skills, computer literacy and encourages those with equivalent qualification to apply.

The full position description is available at www.tayvalleytwp.ca.  The salary range of $64,300 to $71,400 (for a 35 hour work week) and a competitive benefit package make this an attractive full-time permanent position for the right candidate.

Please submit a detailed resume by mail, fax or email to be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday July 16, 2010 in confidence to:

The CAO

 Ref: Competition #10-003

Tay Valley Township

217 Harper Rd. , RR 4, Perth ON K7H 3C6

fax: (613) 264-8516 email: cao@tayvalleytwp.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.  Personal info rmation is collected and maintained in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes.

The position description may be viewed by clicking HERE.