Public Works Manager

Position Details

• Location: Odessa
• Closing Date: 2026-10-26
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Engagement Type: Permanent
• Department: Public Works
• Work Location: On-Site
• Category: Infrastructure & Operations
• Subcategory: Public Works (Roads, Fleet, Operations)

Overview

Posting will automatically close at 12:00 A.M. on Monday, October 26, 2026. Please submit your application by 11:59 P.M. on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

This is a permanent, full-time position to fill a vacancy.

This role is an integral part of service delivery to the residents of Loyalist Township and contributes to the achievement of our Strategic Plan. It is key to the overall management of the Township’s Public Woks Division and ensuring effective provision of services.

Reporting to the Director of Community & Customer Services, the Public Works Manager is responsible for the management and appropriate performance of the Public Works division including construction, maintenance and operation of the municipal road system including Township roads and bridges and County roads and bridges in Loyalist Township (maintenance only), related public works equipment, facilities, street lighting, sidewalks and walkways, storm water facilities, solid waste collection, disposal and diversion, and corporate fleet.

The Manager is responsible for the preparation and administration of operating and capital budgets and provides input on the development and maintenance of the asset management program.

Responsibilities

• Personnel: In consultation with the Director, act, as required, with respect to the hiring, dismissal, performance evaluation, discipline, and training and development of departmental employees in accordance with Council’s personnel policy and applicable collective agreements.
• Review attendance and take appropriate action in the case of problem attendance and arrange for evaluation.
• Review and investigate all accidents involving assigned employees and equipment, and recommend any action that is, whether it is disciplinary, corrective, or preventive.
• Compliance: Ensure all facilities and assets within assigned Scope of Operation are maintained and/or operated to an approved standard, and all work done meets federal and provincial requirements, where applicable, carried out in compliance with bylaws and policies approved by Council.
• Monitor operations to ensure regular inspections of both departmental assets and infrastructure requiring regulatory and safety compliance are completed on a timely basis and develop work plans to address any deficiencies subject to available budget.
• Ensure adherence to safe working practices through training & staff supervision & compliance to applicable legislation (WHIMS, OHSA, etc.)
• Financial & Asset Management: Prepare current operating and assist with capital budgets and related reports for all areas of the Public Works division, for approval by the Director, while monitoring and keeping departmental expenditures within approved budgets, regularly reporting to the Director and CAO on potential problems, changing trends or major variances.
• Work in collaboration with Asset Management to produce a robust capital investment plan for infrastructure.
• Develop & implement life cycle maintenance program for roads, bridges, culverts, equipment & all rolling stock.
• Technical: Develop tenders, requests for proposals and quotations and other related documents as required for areas of responsibility and prepare estimates for proposed work.
• Review subdivision development activity, rural lot grading issues, site plan and other land use planning documents to determine progress and conformity with specifications, agreements and applicable Township policy and monitor the adequacy of the lot grading policies and storm water maintenance activities, responding to complaints and flooding events, ensuring all storm water systems are functioning properly.
• Track changes in legislation and regulations for potential impact on Public Works operations and service delivery & ensure compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations pertaining to operations and maintenance.
• Departmental: Review and make recommendations, as required, to the Director and CAO for improvements and revisions to all departmental service agreements including the waste management agreements and streetlight and electrical traffic system maintenance contracts.
• Ensure necessary administrative records are adequately maintained for all operations, improvements, and maintenance work by monitoring, setting standards, inspecting, reporting, and ensuring co-ordination of interdepartmental activities.
• Develop policies, performance standards and procedures related to operations of the department.
• Review long term needs of the Division on a continual basis making recommendations for improvements to the operations, or to meet new regulatory requirements or changes in physical environment.
• Communication & Liaison: Attend meetings of Council, Township Committees & staff, internal Township meetings as requested, in addition to meetings with other municipalities, committees, and associations when directed and providing regular management liaison with County of Lennox and Addington, OPP, CRCA and MTO on matters of departmental interest.
• Investigate & resolve public complaints.

Qualifications

Education

• Three (3) year college diploma in civil engineering technology or related field.
• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation or equivalent Current membership in O.A.C.E.T.T.
• Certified Roads Supervisor designation would be an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, and leadership skills with a proven focus on communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of municipal infrastructure operations and maintenance, associated materials and supplies, equipment operation and maintenance procedures, waste disposal, collection and landfill operations, road design and construction, and tender and contract administration.
• Ability to provide effective reporting and communication between various levels of the department, organization and outside contacts.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently in a team environment.