COUNTY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Technical Services Manager
CURRENT CLASSIFICATION/GRID
AD Grid Level 7(h)
NOC CODE: 2263
STANDARD HOURS: 40 hours/week (management)
JOB TITLE OF
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
SUPERVISOR’S CLASS/GRID
Director of Public Works
POSITION #
# 391
POSITION #
AD Grid Level 8(e)
DIVISION
DEPARTMENT
Public Works
Public Works
# 66
LOCATION
PW/IT Building
PROGRAM FUNCTION:
The Public Works department is responsible for providing municipal services which include, but
is not limited to, construction, maintenance and repair of bridges, streets/roads, storm
drains/culverts, and Public Works facilities. The department is also responsible for fleet
services, waste management and utilities.
PURPOSE OF JOB:
Supervise the regional landfill contract operations and all County landfills and transfer stations,
including maintenance, adherence to regulations, etc.; supervises all phases of water supply,
wastewater operations and maintenance of water distribution, wastewater collection, water wells
and treatment systems; monitors all resource-related activities (drilling, pipeline, seismic and rig
moves) and inspects and issues permits as necessary; inspects and enforces road damage
repairs; liaises with resource companies and landowners as necessary.
Job Duties and Tasks:
1. Construction Projects:
 Works with the Construction Manager and the Contractors on capital projects to
ensure a smooth transition to the operation of the facility.
Reviewed Date: October 2015
2. Landfills: Regional Landfill Manager/County Landfill Manager
 Oversees all Landfill operations from maintenance to ensuring environmental
guidelines are being met.
 Ensures the contract operators are operating within the guidelines outlined in the
agreement as well as to all environmental requirements.
 Supervises all staff and contract operators for the County landfills and transfer
stations.
 Responsible for all reporting to Alberta Environment and ensures all sites are
operated within the guidelines
 Oversees recycle programs
 As Regional Landfill Manager reports directly to the Regional Landfill Board
3. Water and Sewer Operations:
 Ensure safe drinking water for public by overseeing all testing and reporting as
required by Alberta Environment Guidelines
 Plan and coordinate maintenance schedules
 On call in rotation except for scheduled vacations
 Supervises all employees of water and sewer operations.
4. Resources:
 Monitor all resource related activity in the county including drilling, pipeline, seismic
and rig moves.
 Liaison between oil companies and landowners.
 Work closely with oilfield consultants and land agents to ensure all permits and
agreements are in place and are abided by.
 Other related duties as required
5. Other related duties as required.
Reviewed Date: October 2015
JOB DESCRIPTION CERTIFICATION:
I have read this job description:
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This job description is an accurate statement of the position’s assigned duties, responsibilities,
and reporting relationships, as indicated in the current organizational chart.
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This Job Description is in the appropriate format and contains sufficient data for its evaluation in
the County Job Evaluation Plan:
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Attachment: Organizational Chart
Reviewed Date: October 2015
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QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT
Education and Experience:
 Landfill Management Certificate Level 2B, or willing to obtain
 Business diploma and C.E.T. or equivalent experience and years of service within a
municipality
 SCADA background
 Supervisory/management experience
Knowledge:
 RFP Procurement processes
 Customer Service principles and practices
 Innovation within Environmental operations
 Project Management
 Developing and managing budgets
Skills and Abilities:
 Ability to establish and maintain effective relations with Engineer Services
 Ability to ensure all Alberta Environment documents are submitted accurately and ontime
 Ability to work as a member of a team
 Tact and sound judgment
 Good oral and written communication skills
 Excellent organizational skills in order to plan own workload and workload of others
 Exceptional customer service skills
 Supervisory, coaching, staff development and leadership skills
 Proficiency with computers and relevant software applications
 Ability to ensure all work related information is kept confidential as per policy and in
accordance with Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
 Ability to comply with records management practices as stated in the Records
Management Policy.
Training Matrix:
Preferred:
 First Aid including AED (responsible to ensure minimum # of first aiders on worksites)
 Fire Extinguisher
Required:
 Dealing with the Media
 Essential Skills for Supervisors Certificate (9 modules including managing time,
leadership, supervision, communication, working together, performance management,
intervention, resolving conflict, staying positive) or equivalent.
 Municipal Leadership training (NAACLA, CMML, Advanced Skills for Leaders, other
leadership development courses, university degree)
 Leadership for Safety Excellence (4 modules – Supervisor’s Role, Hazard Assessment,
Inspections, Investigations)
 Alcohol and Drug Awareness
 Fatigue Management and Awareness
Reviewed Date: October 2015
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Prime Contractor
Orientation to County Contractor process
Workplace Violence Prevention
Winter driving fundamentals / Defensive driving
MSI Prevention: Office Ergonomics
BUDDIE training
Enterprise training
FOIP General Awareness Training
WHMIS
Customer Service training
WCB Return to Work workshop
Reviewed Date: October 2015