Manager of Operations

Position Details

• Job Position: Manager of Operations
• Type of Position: Full Time Permanent
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Rate of Pay: $110,111 to $128,814 annual salary
• Location: B27305 Sideroad 17, Beaverton, ON
• Closing Date: 2026-09-22
• Department: Public Works

Reporting to the Director of Public Works, the Manager of Operations is responsible for the day to day operation of the Public Works Department for the Township of Brock. The Manager oversees 13 full time staff and 7 casual staff who maintain over 700 lane km’s of road and over 25km of sidewalk.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the repair and maintenance of roads, sidewalks, ditching, brushing, vehicles and equipment, drainage, roadside mowing, and minor capital works
• Oversee and schedule regulatory infrastructure inspections, monitoring current status of safety devices including signs, guiderails, bridges, culverts, potholes, gravel washouts, storm sewers, and site lines in accordance with the Ontario Minimum Maintenance Standards (Ont. Reg. 239/02 as amended)
• Monitor staff performance and ensure compliance with Township policies and by-laws, safe and effective use of vehicles and equipment, completion of daily work assignments, attendance, and adherence to mandatory PPE requirements while on duty
• Investigate and schedule contracted services as needed regarding forestry work or other resident concerns involving tree maintenance within the municipal right of way
• Represent the corporation as a member of the Health and Safety Committee and follow up on any identified action items from regulatory Health and Safety inspections within Public Works facilities
• Oversee and lead winter weather event operations by assigning routes to staff, determining salt/sand rates, calling in seasonal casual labourers, responding to resident requests, and communicating progress to Senior Management Team
• Assist with diagnosing and scheduling both in-house and contracted repairs to licensed vehicles and off-road equipment including unplanned repairs, annual safety inspections, regulatory emissions tests, and seasonal maintenance
• Participate in staff recruitment and recommend disciplinary action when needed to the Director of Public Works
• Work collaboratively with the Capital Projects Coordinator and Public Works Assistant on budgeting, forecasting, and recommendations to the Director of Public Works
• Available to participate in after-hours on-call schedule through spring, summer, and fall months

What We Offer

The Township offers quality of life outside the city, located at the northeastern edge of the GTA, providing a peaceful rural environment close to the city. We provide a flexible and supportive team environment. The Township offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and OMERS pension plan enrollment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Post secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or related field, or approved combination of education and experience in roads maintenance
• Certified Roads Supervisor designation or eligibility to obtain within a reasonable timeframe
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a related field with 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Previous Municipal Public Works experience considered an asset
• C.Tech or CET designation with OACETT considered an asset
• In-depth knowledge of road maintenance and development, municipal drainage, infrastructure, fleet, and asset management
• Thorough understanding of Ontario Minimum Maintenance Standards
• Technical knowledge of legislation and policies affecting roads and stormwater management operations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to develop effective working relationships with employees, developers, Council, and the public
• Class “D” Driver’s License with “Z” Endorsement in good standing is an asset

Application Process

Interested applicants are invited to submit a covering letter and resume addressing how qualifications are met, marked confidential, by no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 to: hr@brock.ca

The Township of Brock is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion; applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities, racialized, Indigenous persons, persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation, and newcomers.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Township at 705-432-2355 if this information is required in an accessible format or for accommodation requests.