Municipal Services Director

Flagstaff County is located in East Central Alberta and is a safe, caring and vibrant community. We are currently recruiting for a Municipal Services Director. Reporting directly to the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, the Municipal Services Director is responsible for the overall operations of the Transportation, Fleet Management/Shop, Utilities, Agriculture and Facilities Maintenance departments in order to maintain and enhance existing infrastructure while providing quality service to the residents. 

Responsibilities will include:

1. Strategic Management: Manage short and long-term planning, operation, delivery, and evaluation of various departmental programs and services including Transportation, Fleet Management/Shop, Utilities, Agriculture, and Facilities Maintenance, ensuring alignment with existing policies. 

2. Leadership and Support: A member of the County’s Senior Leadership Team, providing technical and administrative support to the organization and stakeholders.

3. Budget Management: Prepare, monitor, and manage departmental business plans within approved budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility.

4. Staff Development: Provide leadership in developing and retaining highly competent, customer service-oriented staff through selection, compensation, training, and day-to-day management practices aligned with the County’s vision. 

5. Personnel Management : Oversee recruitment, supervision, training, and performance management of department personnel, making recommendations to the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer.

6. Policy Development: Collaborate with the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer to develop new policies and programs, enhancing operational effectiveness. 

7. Infrastructure Oversight: Ensure County infrastructure compliance with policies, bylaws, legislation, and legal requirements, including administering weight restriction policies for road bans and permits. 

8. Grant Administration: Research, prepare, and administer grants or grant opportunities.

Qualifications:

· A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology is preferred.

· A minimum of five (5) years of related experience in a management role; with a strong working knowledge of the principles and practices of management and supervision to enable him/her to perform his/her duties completely and effectively. 

· Thorough knowledge of road infrastructure and agricultural services with a strong understanding of the principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and the maintenance of public records, organization and functions of an elected Council.

· Ability to develop clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials, with excellent communication skills.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships other governmental and regulatory officials, management teams and staff, contractors and others.

· Experience working in municipal government setting is preferred.

· Valid class 5 driver’s license & proficient in Microsoft applications.

All candidates are required to undergo and pass a drug and alcohol screening as a condition of employment.