GENERAL SUPERVISOR CONSTRUCT & MAINT

Job ID: 59906
Job Category: Operations & Maintenance
Division & Section: Solid Waste Management Services, SWM Transfer Stations & Landfill Ops
Work Location: Dufferin Yard - Maintenance Building, 75 Vanley Crescent
Job Type & Duration: Full - time, Permanent Vacancy
Salary: $103,431.00 -$141,247.00, TM0151, wage grade 7.0. 
Shift Information: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 3:00 pm
Affiliation: Non - union
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 16-OCT-2025 to 30-OCT-2025

Job Summary:

As General Supervisor, Construction and Maintenance, you will report to the Manager, Facilities and Equipment Maintenance, and be responsible for supervisors and unionized staff. You will manage maintenance and/or construction activities at the Division's transfer stations; four (4) Maintenance and Collections Yards; and 160 closed landfill sites.

Major Responsibilities:

• Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
• Supervises, motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
• Supervises the day-to-day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work. Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests. Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments, hears grievances and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
• Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Manages operations involved in the maintenance/repair of SWMS own facilities such as, transfer stations buildings, grounds and heavy/processing equipment. Maintains former landfill sites and provides construction/renovations within transfer stations, collection yards and former landfill sites, for the continuous improvement of operations and in compliance with environmental laws.
• Effects improvements to facilities and process equipment, by providing design and construction services. Reviews drawings for projects and redesign of equipment.
• Maintains compactors with staff and/or contractors. Oversees the maintenance on electrical, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC, odour control systems, and hydraulics systems for transfer stations and former landfills. Oversees/maintains pumps/pumping stations for former landfill site.
• Provides staff with safe and healthy work environment through the development/implementation of health and safety policies and accident investigations.
• Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) /work order system for maintenance planning, scheduling/cost control and maintains knowledge of computer programs to perform requested work (e.g.: SAP, WMS, Auto Cad, Excel, etc.).
• Provides input into the development and execution of Key Performance Indicators that track performance of the maintenance and/or construction businesses of the Department.
• Provides input into the development of Standard Operating Practices.
• Conducts on-site inspections as necessary and/or conducts workplace inspections regarding health, safety and environmental issues, and responds to emergency situations.
• Provides specifications for tender documents, purchase orders for material supplies, contractors and consultants, making recommendations for selection.
• Liaises with suppliers and Purchasing regarding the purchasing of equipment, supplies and services. Maintains good comprehension of City's procurement/payment processes and ensures processing of invoices is conducted as required, including Purchase card.
• Ensures facility standards are upheld to applicable codes and regulations, construction practices and maintenance best practices.
• Responds to internal/external complaints and makes recommendations to resolve issues.
• May perform SWMS Client lead role for selected Engineering & Construction Services projects while acting as a liaison with other areas regarding project operations.
• Liaises with Corporate Labour Relations staff in preparation of arbitration cases.
• Manages WSIB claims. Develops RTW programs with Disability Claims Consultants.
• Manages union issue with subordinate staff.
  
  

Key Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or other related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Considerable experience supervising in a unionized facility maintenance environment.
3. Considerable experience developing, managing and evaluating goods and services contracts.
4. Considerable experience managing projects and contract budgets, within administration of facility operations, service delivery, project planning and management.
5. Experience utilizing a variety of software programs including CMMS/WMS, Microsoft Suite, SAP, Auto Cad.
6. Must possess and maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and qualify for the City's equipment operating permits and requirements.
7. Effective team leader with a track record demonstrating innovative and results oriented leadership; the ability to promote and foster teamwork; and establish an environment for success.
8. Ability to supervise/coach and train employees and enhance development and performance of their skills.
9. Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings and blueprints.
10. Ability to interpret Collective Agreement (and knowledge with related Labour Legislation, corporate standards, policies and practices.
11. Knowledge of federal, provincial and local codes and ordinances pertinent to plant maintenance, design, and construction.
12. Knowledge of construction and service contract documents and specifications, and ability to coordinate and/or supervise contractors.
13. Knowledge of standard purchasing procedures and guidelines.
14. Knowledge of the OHSA, applicable regulations and legislative requirements.
15. Certifications in Health and Safety and WHMIS are an asset.
    
    
    
    

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