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Our City, Our Future

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

The City of St. John’s is presently accepting applications for the position of Foreperson- Public Works.

This is a permanent position in the Public Works Department. The successful applicant will be transferred and assigned to Divisions as needed.

Foreperson positions are set at either Grade 4 ($81,713 - $105,436) or Grade 5 ($93,970 – $121,251) of the Management Pay Plan, depending upon the assigned Division.

Accountabilities

Description disclaimer

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a High School Diploma supplemented with either a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (or related field) or a Heavy Equipment Operator Journeyperson Certificate in a related field.
• Applicants must have a minimum of five years supervisory experience in public works or related field.
• Applicants must have excellent oral and written communication skills; computer experience in word processing and spreadsheet development and maintenance; and the ability to deal with people in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to prioritize work, multitask, and meet required demands and deadlines; an ability to trouble shoot and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Applicant must have a clear understanding and awareness of the Work Place Health, Safety and Compensation Commission (WHSCC) Legislation; Highway Traffic Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations; and Human Rights Legislation.
• Applicants must have a valid class 5 Driver's License and be willing to obtain a class 3 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement within a short period of time.

Division-Specific Experience Includes:

• Knowledge of, or experience in Heavy Equipment or Truck and Transport repair.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and experience in snow and ice control.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of water and sewer mechanical systems; Certified Water Distribution Systems Operator and Sewer Collections Systems Operator.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

This position is classified as safety-sensitive. The City of St. John’s has a comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Policy to ensure fitness for work and the completion of a satisfactory alcohol and drug test is a mandatory pre-employment requirement.

Working Conditions

This position requires outdoor work and could involve responding to severe weather conditions such as flooding, winter events, and wind storms. Extended periods of shift work and extensive overtime. Travel throughout the City may be required to visit work sites and developments while working near high traffic zones and often in adverse conditions.

Physical Requirements

Extended periods of shift work and extensive overtime.

Some Foreperson positions require outdoor work and could involve responding to severe weather conditions such as flooding, winter events, and windstorms. Travel throughout the City may be required to visit work sites and developments while working near high traffic zones and often in adverse conditions.

Hours of Work

Shift work as required based on position and season.

Foreperson positions are set at either Grade 4 ($81,713 - $105,436) or Grade 5 ($93,970 – $121,251) of the Management Pay Plan.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the
employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.