This position will assist with the management of clean and contaminated soils for civic operations and capital projects and will also provide project management and/or technical support for initiatives linked to brownfield redevelopment, spills management, groundwater protection, compliance with provincial and federal regulation, development of city policy and bylaw, and other environmental protection initiatives.

Closing Date: 09/02/2024 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts studies and makes professional recommendations on improvements for environmental outcomes related to Division initiatives.
• Prepares concept designs, cost estimates, and business cases for projects.
• Provides technical advisory and regulatory compliance support for civic capital projects and operations.
• Prepares technical terms of reference for capital projects, including preliminary documents, specifications, functional requirements, drawings and calculations.
• Assists with the evaluation of site assessment and remediation reports and site closure plans prepared by consultants.
• Participates in the procurement process, including preparing front-end documents and acting as a liaison between regulators, consultants, contractors and procurement specialists.
• Acts as a liaison between regulators, consultants, contractors and other divisions for projects during construction, start-up and commissioning. 
• Reviews, and provides recommendations pertaining to development plans and environmental management plans.
• Communicates with contractors, other civic departments and regulatory agencies to provide contract administration and ensure compliance with City bylaws and Provincial and Federal regulations.
• Performs site inspections of construction and remediation sites.
• Assists with preparing capital and operating budgets.
• Assists with other environmental projects and programs, as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Degree in engineering or related field.
• Four to six years' related environmental experience.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, membership as a professional engineer or geoscientist, in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan, Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Current abstract from SGI demonstrating safe driving record.
   

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Knowledge of soils, spills, and groundwater management; ability to lead, manage and participate in all phases of environmental site assessment and remediation projects.
• Knowledge of municipal, provincial, and federal legislation and regulations pertaining to environmental matters.
• Knowledge of project management.
• Knowledge of the theoretical aspects of environment-related projects and programs.
• Ability to lead, manage and participate in all phases of environmental site assessment and remediation projects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, regulators and the public.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and prepare a wide variety of reports, plans and specifications.
• Skill in the operation of a computer with Microsoft Office software.
   

This position is responsible for the maintenance of the City's facilities structures and site infrastructure to ensure the longevity of all Facilities assets and to minimize facility life cycle costs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, schedules, and supervises the maintenance and operation of all Facilities Assets including supporting the development and maintenance of five- and ten-year projections for facility operation and maintenance.
• Manages assigned staff; assists with hiring, establishes work assignments, assesses staffing needs, identifies, and pursues other resources if necessary. Plans and approves staff development. Conducts performance management and, when required, disciplinary action.
• Plans and participates in the development and incorporation of action items from the Safe Work Management program and Occupational Health and Safety Committee meetings. Serves as co-chairperson on the Occupational Health and Safety Committee as required.
• Responsible for the development and management of the Asset Management System, including the electronic and associated business processes.
• Oversees the purchase, receipt, storage, and use of all materials and supplies in accordance with the approved maintenance budget. Prepares specifications and evaluates bids for the purchase of equipment and supplies.
• Assists with identifying capital development needs, details the specific technical functional requirements, and assists with the preparation of related capital budgets. Develops and maintains a program for condition monitoring and performance of assets to support capital budgets.
• Assists in development of the maintenance budget and works in liaison with the Facility Manager to develop the 30-year capital replacement budget.
• Assists with the identification, coordination, and commissioning of all related maintenance and capital projects including integration with the AMS, new budgeting, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Performs the duties of the Facility Manager or Operations Manager duties, as required.
• Supports and promotes the health and safety of employees and the general public in accordance with the Saskatchewan Employment Act, Saskatchewan Health Regulations and Standards, Occupational Health & Safety Regulations and the City of Saskatoon’s administrative Occupational Health & Safety policies and departmental procedures. Maintains and monitors programs which affect public and employee health and safety.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including 24-hour Direct Responsible Management.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or a related degree, and registration with a related professional body.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an IFMA, Facility Management Professional (FMP) designation or a BOMI Facility Management Administrator (FMA).
• Four to six years’ progressively responsible related management experience including the ability to build a high-performance team and to mentor, coach and develop staff.
• An equivalent combination of technical training and experience in building maintenance and administration including financial analysis may be considered.
• Knowledge of the application of codes and regulations that govern the design, construction and operation of facilities (e.g. OHS, ASHRAE, National Building Code, The Boiler and Pressure Vessels Act).
• Considerable knowledge of corporate safety practices, procedures and policies, including
• Saskatchewan Employment Act, Saskatchewan Health Regulations and Standards, Occupational Health & Safety Regulations and the City of Saskatoon’s administrative Occupational Health & Safety policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and direct the work of technical and operational staff.
• Ability to work both independently and effectively in an interdisciplinary group environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship.