operations manager - public utilities

Operations Manager Come for the Outdoor Adventure and Stay for the Job!The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is pleased to announce they are searching for a permanent full-time Operations Manager to join their dedicated team. This position offers a salary range of $103,485.20 to $118,791.40 depending on experience, a pension, and a full range of benefits. If awe-inspiring, natural scenery and breathtaking views are what you crave, then the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS) is your place. This area is renowned for its world-class fishing and outdoor adventure opportunities, including a ski hill, sledding, skating, heli-skiing, an 18-hole golf course, hiking, and mountain biking trails. The area offers quality advanced education opportunities with both Coast Mountain College and the University of Northern BC satellite campus. There is also a well-developed arts and cultural community, recreation facilities and library. Terrace, where the role is located, is the regional retail and service hub for the northwestern portion of British Columbia. The opportunity for adventure is endless in any season. The Kitimat-Stikine region is the traditional homeland of the Tahltan, Nisga?a, Gitxsan, Wet?suwet?en, Heiltsuk, Tsimshian, and Haisla Nations. Spanning a geographic area of 110,000km² the RDKS is home to almost 40,000 people and includes the five incorporated municipalities of Terrace, Kitimat, Stewart, District of New Hazelton and the Village of Hazelton.Purpose Statement:This position reports directly to the Director of Works & Services. The primary objective of the Operations Manager is the management of the maintenance and minor capital improvements of RDKS owned infrastructure including utilities (water/sewer/leachate), buildings, and fleet, ensuring that all necessary steps are completed to provide essential services to the community and stakeholders. The primary responsibility of this position is to direct field staff and contractors and communicate with government agencies. This position has a high degree of flexibility/freedom to work without direct supervision.Direct Reports:The Works & Services Foreman reports directly to the Operations Manager on a daily basis regarding system status, materials and equipment ordering, system troubleshooting, evaluation of essential services, and status of employees. This position is also accountable for the Utilities Operators and 6-10 full-time and casual Labourers.Major Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for assigning tasks to the Works & Services Foreman, which includes assisting with daily workload prioritization. Also includes updating field operations of changes and/or directives from the main office or board. Regular support and direction of Works & Services staff in performance and training requirements, conduct performance reviews. Assist with managing and control of emergency response, updating Emergency Response Plans and Procedures (document control). Price certifying, purchasing, scheduling and shipment receipt. Review and coding of accounts receivables - on a weekly basis. Subdivision and services request/installation reviews performed jointly with the Development Services department. Oversee service and monitoring related issues with stakeholders, contractors and governing authorities. Perform site inspections, record observations, create reports as required. Assist the Director of Works & Services by providing estimates and information required for RDKS improvements and/or grant applications. Projects - prepare RFQ?s, perform bid analysis, recommend contract award, organize meetings including contract start-up and weekly progress. Other contract administration, cost control, shop drawing review, inspections - QA/QC where required, review progress draws and supplier billings. Oversee works completed by Prime contractor, sub-contractors, and engineering consultants. RDKS owned water supply and sewer collection systems: Responsible for dai