Director of Infrastructure / Operations – Village of Tahsis – Tahsis, BC

Located on the spectacular west coast of Vancouver Island, the Village of Tahsis is a world renowned sport fishing and ecotourism destination with unparalleled outdoor recreation opportunities such as fishing, hiking, caving, wildlife viewing, diving and all manner of water sports. Whether you like oceans, alpine, old growth forests or the underground, we have it all!

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, as the Director of Infrastructure and Operations you will lead the Public Works Department which is responsible for roads, parks, buildings, wharves and utilities. In addition, you will assume full responsibility for asset management, maintenance and construction operations specifically the Village’s water system, storm and sanitary sewers, treatment plants, pump stations, sidewalks, solid waste and recycling operations, roads, equipment fleet, parks and enhancing the Village’s beautification. In addition, you will play a key role in reviewing current asset management practices and moving Tahsis forward with an integrated asset management plan.

To qualify you will have extensive experience with a demonstrated record of technical knowledge, skills, ability and supervisory experience in the relevant areas of municipal operations and/or equivalent combination of training and experience. Your expertise includes the ability to manage a wide variety of capital projects from both a supervisory and cost control perspective and you are comfortable co-coordinating and supervising municipal projects where external consultant’s and contractor’s are utilized. You are well known and respected for your ability to deliver projects on time and on budgets. You are a visionary leader in articulating the long term vision for municipal infrastructure and a “hands on” manager with a strong customer service ethic. Known as a communicator you are respected for your strong problem solving ability, keen decision making and management skills and recognized for your positive contribution to the community. Preference will be given to those with a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a Civil Engineering degree. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with strong technical or operational background to move into a department head position.

The position description is available here: http://www.villageoftahsis.com/village-employment.php

Candidates must be willing to undergo a Criminal Record Check. Candidates seeking this rewarding career opportunity are invited to submit a cover letter and detailed resume in confidence, by 4:00 p.m. January 29, 2016 to:

Mark Tatchell, CAO
(mtatchell@villageoftahsis.com)
Village of Tahsis
P.O. Box 219
Tahsis, BC V0P 1X0
Location: Tahsis, BC
Profession(s): Engineering
Public Works & Operations
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 9:00:00 AM (PST)
Posting Expires: Friday, January 29, 2016 at 4:00:00 PM (PST)

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