Supervisor, Auxiliary Structures Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 53827)

Description

Join our section extended leadership team as a Supervisor, Auxiliary Structures, a vital role operating with collective leadership accountability to drive the strategy and success of the unit. This position is responsible for implementing the human, social, technical, and operational systems to manage a key municipal program focused on the inspection, repair, and maintenance of auxiliary assets, which mainly includes; fencing, bollards, stairs, sound walls, jersey barriers, retaining walls, and graffiti removal.

You will be accountable for the resource planning, execution, and financial management of a substantial budget, with additional capital/recoverable work, while directly supervising a small team of staff and overseeing a large seasonal workforce of in-scope staff. The role's focus has varying seasonal demands: during the main execution season, you will ensure the effective and efficient delivery of all Auxiliary operations projects and maintenance; during the Winter season, you will lead a smaller maintenance team as well as the planning and preparation for the following year. This includes aspects such as; developing the Program Work Plan, establishing budget plans, coordinating with partner groups, and creating essential documentation.
 

What will you do? 
 

• Supervises a diverse work group with full authority for independent decision-making over people, finances, and operations

• Directly supervises a small team and is accountable for a large seasonal workforce (40-60 unionized staff in summer) during execution and planning seasons

• Leads, establishes, and exemplifies the desired culture, ensuring commitments are translated into work group processes and practices

• Manages all Human Resources functions, including recruitment, coaching, performance development, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes

• Actively participates in the development of strategies for the Unit, ensuring alignment with Corporate, Departmental, Branch, and Section goals

• Creates and annually maintains the Auxiliary Asset Maintenance Plan and develops the annual Program Work Plan, coordinating with key partners like Integrated Infrastructure Services (IIS)

• Determines budget requirements, monitors and manages costs for monthly and annual operating and fluctuating capital/renewal funding, including providing quarterly financial projections

• Manages program contracts, including active participation in developing procurement specifications, bid evaluations, and overseeing contractor performance

• Ensures the timely creation and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Hazard Assessments, championing operational excellence and compliance with City standards (CSDCS)

• Supports city-wide roadway district operations as a rotating Mobility Infrastructure Services Standby Contact and is accountable for responding to Council inquiries/POSSE and meeting district 311 Service Level Agreement (SLA) targets