Want to work in paradise? Then look no further…have we got an opportunity for you, but you must love sunny summers, lakes, sledding, quadding, mild winters and having fun.

The District of Sicamous is a vibrant community serving a total of 3,000 to 8,000 residents.  Affordable housing, outstanding outdoor recreation facilities, and great education options within driving distance make the District of Sicamous an ideal location.  Please refer to our website at www.sicamous.ca for more information.

Reporting to the Town Manager, the Operations Manager oversees all Public Works operations. This includes roads, storm and sanitary sewers, water, parks, cemetery, facilities, mosquito control, and fleet management. A broad and challenging range of duties will add variety to the job and allow the incumbent to be creative and innovative.

The Operations Manager oversees all operations processes including: short, intermediate, and long term operations planning and scheduling; employee recruitment, recognition, training and safety; environmental reporting and compliance; implement department policies and procedures; establish operating and capital budgets; and customer service.

The successful applicant will have a municipal public works background and be a seasoned supervisor to lead the department in a diverse working environment. Applicants possessing a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and eligible for registration with the Applied Science Technologists of British Columbia. E.O.C.P. Certification in Wastewater Treatment and Water Distribution would be an asset. Progressive leadership experience in public works and equipment operation is necessary.

The candidate must be results oriented and able to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment and recommendations and decisions while providing expert advice. This person will have a good understanding of local government, including RFPs, tenders, project management, and developing improvement strategies.

This exempt position offers a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, detailed resume and references by 4:30 p.m., on January 29th, 2016 to:

446 Main Street, PO Box 219
Sicamous, B.C. V0E 2V0
Telephone: (250) 836-2477   Fax:  (250) 836-4314
www.sicamous.ca
 Job Posting 01, 2016