Bow Island is a quiet town in the middle of a very diverse agricultural area. The town is surrounded by irrigated farming which encompasses a variety of different crops such as beans, potatoes, sugar beets, dill, spearmint, and a very progressive dry land farming economy.

Are you looking for your next Career Challenge?

Town of Bow Island

Public Works Manager

This position will be responsible for supervising 15 - 20 municipal employees involved in water distribution, waster water collection, maintenance shop, garbage collection, parks, recreation facilities and road maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Report to and provide advice, support to CAO and Council
• Supervise and direct contractors and staff
• Maintain public works shop and oversee equipment maintenance and purchasing
• Oversee maintenance of all municipal infrastructure
• Respond to public inquires and complaints regarding public works issues
• Follow and implement the Town’s Health and Safety Policy

Requirements:

• Superior Customer Service/Communication Skills with the ability to build strong relationships with both the public and staff.
• The ability to stay current with engineering practice and technology specific to road building and maintenance.
• Motivation combined with practical and hands on experience
• Any relevant certification/education considered an asset

ie:  Safety certificate, water ticket, engineering certificate, trade ticket

• Competency with Microsoft Office considered an asset
• 3 – 5 years’ of professional, technical and management excellence in the field of road construction and/or maintenance (private or public sector) with Water and Sewer knowledge.

We Offer:

• Exciting Opportunity to work in a team-based, supportive environment
• Fulfilling and Challenging position
• Medical / Dental benefits & Pension
• Positive working environment
• Competitive compensation
• Family oriented community located only 40 minutes from Medicine Hat

 Visit www.bowisland.com to check out our community and our lifestyle.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Only e-mail or on-line applications accepted.

e-mail:  info@hire-standard.com