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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINCARDINE
BY-LAW NO. 1988-47
BEING A BY-LAW TO APPOINT A MANAGER OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR
THE TOWN OF KINCARDINE
WHEREAS it is provided in subsection 208 (45) of the Municipal
Act, R.S.O., 1980, Chapter 302, as amended, that councils of
municipalities may appoint such officers as may be necessary for
the purposes of the Corporation, and for fixing their
remuneration and prescribing their duties;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Town of
Kincardine ENACTS as follows:
1. That Keith W.L. Couture be and is hereby appointed Manager
of Public Works and is hereinafter referred to as the
Manager of Public Works;
2. That the job descr iption for the Manager of Public Works
attached as Schedule "A" be hereby adopted as the job
description for the Manager of Public Works;
3. The gross salary of the Manager of Public Works shall be in
accordance with By-law 1987-100, Schedule "E", Range "N".
The exact salary within such range shall be adopted by
resolution of Council;
4. That this By-law shall come into full force and effect on
September 6, 1988.
READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 7th day of July, 1988.
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SCHEDULE "A"
BY-LAW 1988-47
TOWN OF KINCARDINE
JOB DESCRIPTION - Manager of Public Works
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position Title:
Manager of Public Works
2.0 Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Public Works Committee and Kincardine Town
Council through the clerk-administrator.
3.0 Purpose of the Position:
To manage the installation, maintenance, operation and
de Ii very of the public wor ks of the Town of Kincard ine 1 n
accordance with policies, directives and annual budgets
approved by Council.
4.0 Scope of the position:
To exercise broad management of the department including the
control and utilization of all human, financial and material
resources of the department subject to the policies of
Council and the Public Works Committee and the direction of
the clerk-administrator.
5.0 Responsibilities:
5.1 To supervise the installation, maintenance, operation
and delivery of the services of the public works
department: roadways, parking, sidewalks, vehicle
maintenance, street lighting, sanitary sewers, pumping
stat ions, sewage treatment, storm sewers, garbage
collection, garbage disposal, beaches, parks and
cemetery.
5.2 Recommends to Council through the Public Works
Committee and the clerk-administrator the hiring,
promotion, discipline, discharge or layoff of employees
under his/her supervision.
5.3 Prepares regular project work schedules, asigns duties
to staff, reviews work to ensure assigned duties are
per formed satisfactor ily, trains new staff or ensures
proper training is received within approved budget,
determines overtime requirements and schedules staff
accordingly and authorizes staff expense accounts.
5.4 Approves all time sheets for all employees of the
public works department and submits to the treasurer
when directed for payment.
5.5. Approves purchase order s and invoices relat ing to the
public works department in accordance with the annual
budget and council policy.
5.6 Responsible for the care, security and maintenance of
municipal equipment, buildings and facilities under
his/her jurisdiction safely and efficiently.
5.7 Organizes and supervises a municipal waste recycling
program.
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5.8 Advises the airport manager and Airport Committee on
technical and servicing matters.
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5.9 Is responsible for the installation, maintenance and
operation of parking meters and the collection of meter
revenues.
5.10 Recommend to Council through the Public Works Committee
and the clerk-administrator policies concerning the
public works department.
5.11 Responsible for the preparation of specifications for
invitations to tender and for the issue of purchase
orders for municipal materials, supplies, equipment and
capital projects where not done by the engineering
consultant.
5.12 Prepares operating and capital budgets for all areas
relating to the public works department for review by
the Public Works Committee and approval of Town
Council.
5.13
Prepares
meetings
Committee.
agenda, records minutes and attends all
of the Public Works Committee and Parks
Attends Council meetings.
5.14 Attends meetings of the Airport Committee, or any other
committee when requested.
5.15 Submits a monthly written report to the Public Works
Committee detailing the number of overtime hours for
each employee of the public works department for the
previous month and the cumulative year to date.
5.16 Acts as by-law enforcement officer relating to matters
relating to public works.
5.17 Advises the clerk-administrator with
Town's ability to provide municipal
respect to economic development,
development and other matters.
respect to the
services with
planning and
5.18 Develops and maintains records, maps and plans of
municipal facilities.
5.19 Implements programs as required such as preventative
maintenance and inspection schedules.
5.20 Other duties as assigned.
6.0 Working Relationships
With Council and Public Works, Airport and Parks Committees
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Provides,through proper channels, advice, assistance and
guidance as required. Builds and maintains Council's
confidence that the Town is being well serviced by staff at
all times and that full value is received for all public
expenditures.
With Clerk-Administrator
Cooperates at all times in preparing budgets and providing
supplementary information concerning the operation of the
department. Ensures that the formal tendering and
purchasing policies and related administrative controls are
followed. Develops and maintains harmonious working
relationships and lines of communication.
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With Administrative Staff
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Develops and maintains harmonious working relationships and
lines of communication.
With Consulting Engineer
Refers matters requiring engineer's attention to engineer
for advice and assignment. Cooperates and provides
information to engineer where required.
With the Public
Ensures that the public and users
his/her jurisdiction are treated with
all times. Assists other staff
ratepayers, residents and visitors
programs and services.
of facilities under
tact and courtesy at
members in making
aware of community
With Public Utilities Commission
Cooperates at all times in programmes of joint interest to
ensure that services are provided in the most effective way.
With Ontario Government
Ensures that the Town has an effective relationship with the
Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of the Environment and
other related Ministries and, where authorized, will submit
to them information requested and grant applications.
7.0 Working Conditions
7.1 Hours of work will be as required with a minimum 35
hour week (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday)
subject to the Town's Personnel By-law.
7.2 No extra compensation will be paid for hours worked in
excess of Item 7.1.
8.0 Knowledge and Skill
8.1 The individual in this position should possess at
minimum, the following:
- five years municipal experience (or equivalent)
- a Certified Engineering Technologist (or equivalent)
- a community college diploma (or equivalent)
- knowledge of sewage treatment process
- ability to prepare reports and budgets
- ability to organize and direct staff and schedules
- good written and oral communications skills
- demonstrated supervisory ability
- good judgement and decision-making skills
- ability to deal with public effectively.
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9.0 Control
9.1 Under general supervision of the clerk-administrator.
9.2 Under general direction of Council and the Public Works
Committee by way of policy decisions and budget
allocations.