Employment Bulletin Parkland County GENERAL MANAGER, INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES (Permanent, Full-time)

With a population of 29,679, Parkland County offers a range of municipal services and a vibrant mix of agricultural, residential, industrial and recreational opportunities. This unique rural area is situated on the west outskirts of Edmonton, stretching over 2438 sq. km. of picturesque landscapes. We are currently inviting applications for a:

GENERAL MANAGER, INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
(Permanent, Full-time)     

Parkland County has an exciting opportunity for a highly competent, results oriented General Manager to lead our Infrastructure Services Division.  Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), you will be an integral member of the Senior Management Team, which provides strategic direction to Parkland County.  You will be responsible for providing operational leadership to department heads to ensure divisional expectations are achieved; play a key role in advising the CAO, Senior Management and Council regarding matters relating to Infrastructure Services; and have the ability to foster positive relationships within the community, other levels of government and the media.  This position oversees the Departments of Engineering, Public Works and Agriculture.

You possess well developed interpersonal and communication skills and are able to operate at both the strategic and operational levels.  Your financial, planning, analytical, report writing, presentation and communication skills are exceptional.  Success in the position will be based upon a demonstrated ability to mentor, lead, advise and problem solve.  You must have a high level of political and corporate savvy and be able to relate to all levels of employees and government.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A formal, post-secondary education in an engineering discipline is required.
• Professional Designation of P.Eng. or C.E.T. or eligible to obtain this designation would be considered an asset.
• Minimum ten (10) years related management and administrative experience, with at least five (5) years at a senior level, preferably in a public sector organization, including staff supervision and project management.
• Experience in one or more of the major functional areas of the department would be an asset.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.  A current Driver’s Abstract must be provided.

Further information concerning this position can be obtained by calling Pat Vincent, Chief Administrative Officer at (780) 968-8411.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Interested candidates are invited to forward their application/ resume, quoting the Competition Number, to: 
  Human Resources, Parkland County, 53109A SH 779, Parkland County, AB  T7Z 1R1 or fax to (780) 968-8413, or e-mail to employment@parklandcounty.com
• Parkland County has a Smoke-Free Workplace Policy in effect.
• Parkland County has a nepotism policy in effect which limits the consideration of employees’ relatives for employment.  Please contact Human Resources for further information on this policy (including the definition of a relative under this policy).
• For further information on our organization, please visit www.parklandcounty.com

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.  The personal information submitted pursuant to this advertisement is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Government Act and will be used for Parkland County employment opportunities only.  The personal information that you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.