Manager of Underground Utilities

Public Works

Please apply with a cover letter and resume online.

Position Conditions: This is a full-time, permanent position of 40 hours per week. This position is not part of a collective agreement and is open to all interested parties. The City of Brandon reserves the right to underfill this position.

Rate of Pay: $3,538.01 - $3,817.30 bi-weekly (2025 Rates)

Closing Date: 11:59pm on March 19, 2025

This competition will include testing and an interview.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting to the General Manager of Operations, the Manager of Underground Utilities will ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Underground Utilities section to meet the needs of the City of Brandon.  This position will be involved in the setting of long and short-range plans, capital and operating budgets, policies and staffing controls.  The Manager of Underground Utilities also maintains relationships with all other Departments within the City of Brandon.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages and guides the day to day operations of the Underground Utilities section and the systems they are responsible for, including the water distribution system, wastewater collection system, and land drainage system;
• Ensures a complete set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the section is up to date and staff members have been trained in the SOPs accordingly;
• Leads the preventative maintenance program for all underground assets and ensures that maintenance activities are scheduled, tracked and recorded;
• Deploys staff and resources based on continuation of system services, which may include reorganizing in the event of an emergency;
• Assists in developing and modifying long term strategic operating plans with the General Manager and ensures that the mission and vision clearly reflects to the City’s overall corporate goals and objectives;
• Assists in planning, prioritizing and ensuring the implementation of the Underground Utilities programs;
• Utilizes and implements Asset Management software and systems, with the assistance and guidance from the Asset Management Coordinator;
• Represents the Department at meetings, conferences and hearings at all levels of government to explain, interpret and promote all Department programs should the GM of Operations or the Director of Utilities not be available;
• Ensures Department employees adhere to collective agreements, Federal/Provincial legislation, policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with regulated Operating License(s) issued to the City of Brandon for the Underground Utilities section;
• Helps develop, revise and implement policies and procedures for the sections and ensures section is within compliance with all applicable legislated practices, policies and procedures;
• Assists the GM of Operations with all Underground Utilities section purchasing and procurement functions, including contract administration requirements;
• Ensures the alignment of Departmental goals and objectives are being met through the use of data and reports, created by the Public Works Analyst;
• Coordinates the preparation of contracts and agreements, and other technical documents for submission to the Director, General Manager as well as City Council if needed;
• Assists the GM of Operations in preparation of Departmental operating and capital budgets and ensures working with sections to operate within appropriated budget;
• Participates in Emergency planning and logistics to ensure smooth operation during all incidents;
• Monitors payroll submissions, reviews overtime/sick reports on a regular basis;
• Assists in developing and maintaining an extensive safety program for the Underground Utilities section, in liaison with the Health & Safety Educator;
• Ensures that all Provincial regulations and requirements for certification are met by the Underground Utilities section staff.

NOTE: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12, G.E.D., C.A.E.C., or Mature High School Diploma;
• Class 4 Operator’s Certificate in Water Distribution (as issued by the Province of Manitoba); AND obtain up to a Level 2 in Wastewater Collection (as issued by the Province of Manitoba); through passing exams within 18 months;
• Minimum of two (2) years in a progressive leadership role;
• Must possess a valid and subsisting Class 5, Province of Manitoba driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with collective agreements or corporate policies;
• Hold both Class 4 Operator’s Certificate in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection as issued by the Province of Manitoba;
• Post-secondary degree or diploma related to Water Distribution and/or Wastewater Collection, or similar;
• Minimum ten (10) years experience in Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection or similar operations.

WORK CONDITIONS

A Manager of Underground Utilities works independently and as part of a team providing support to a variety of people.

• Self motivated and quality driven to perform independent projects (daily);
• Works collaboratively with the management team (daily);
• Works in shared and consultative manner with other employees (daily);
• May be required to be available outside normal work hours (frequently);
• May be required to respond to emergency situations (occasionally);
• May be necessary to travel throughout the City and visit various work sites in all types of weather conditions (daily);
• Responsible to the GM of Operations.

Please contact HR@brandon.ca for a complete job description