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Town of Pense Seeking a Full-time Permanent Public Works Foreperson
Join Our Team as a Public Works Foreperson – Make a Lasting Impact in a Growing Community!
Are you ready to lead a team that shapes the future of the Town of Pense, ensuring its infrastructure is safe, functional, and sustainable? If you have the expertise, passion, and commitment to excellence, we want YOU!
Why You'll Love Working with Us
At the Town of Pense, we pride ourselves on more than just maintaining infrastructure – we’re committed to creating a vibrant thriving community. As the Foreperson, you will be at the heart of that mission, ensuring our water and wastewater infrastructure, roads, parks, and public spaces remain safe and well-maintained. We value your skills, expertise, and dedication and we believe in fostering an environment where you can grow both personally and professionally.
Core Values that Drive Us:
- Integrity: We believe in doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. We trust each other to take responsibility and act with honesty in all that we do.
- Collaboration: Success is built together! We encourage teamwork, open communication, and shared ideas to solve problems and improve our Town.
- Excellence: We don't settle for "good enough." We are always striving for quality in our work, from paving roads to fixing drainage systems, ensuring we exceed community expectations.
- Respect: Every voice matters, and we value each team member’s contributions. In our diverse team, respect for one another fosters a positive, inclusive work environment.
What You'll Be Doing:
As the Foreperson, you’ll lead a team, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Your day-to-day will include:
- Supervise and execute the planning and completion of maintenance projects.
- Leading a team by providing guidance, training, and mentoring.
- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Managing resources efficiently, including materials and equipment.
- Responding to emergencies like urgent infrastructure issues and weather events.
What We're Looking For:
- Leadership Experience: Proven track record in supervising and motivating teams in a municipal or public works setting.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong background in maintenance and infrastructure repair. Familiarity with tools, machinery, and safety protocols is essential.
- Problem-Solving Skills: You think on your feet, handle challenges with a positive attitude, and find creative solutions.
- Communication Skills: You are a strong communicator who can clearly explain processes and inspire those around you.
- Commitment to Service: You take pride in serving the public and enhancing the community’s well-being.
Why Pense?
By joining our team, you become an integral part of our town’s backbone. Plus, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to not just fixing problems but improving the quality of life for every resident. We offer:
- Competitive salary, benefits and pension package
- Professional development opportunities
- A collaborative, team-focused environment
- The chance to leave a tangible, lasting legacy in our community
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re ready to bring your leadership skills and passion for public service to a team that’s dedicated to building a better future, visit www.pense.ca and apply today!
Town of Pense Public Works Foreperson
The Town of Pense is seeking a full-time permanent foreperson to manage and oversee the maintenance and operations of the public works department. This is both a supervisory and hands on role that ensures the efficient functioning of water & wastewater systems and infrastructure, roads, and equipment.
Start Date: Flexible, Ideally May 1st, 2025
Permanent Full-time 40 hrs per week, flexible scheduling based on operational requirements, evening and weekends when necessary.
Compensation: $30-34/hour based on qualifications, and a comprehensive benefits and pension program.
Location: Pense, SK
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership and Supervision: Direct, manage, and monitor Public Works staff. Plan daily operatiolns and ensure all equipment is maintained and operating effectively.
- Water and Wastewater Operations: daily checks of water works and lift station, system maintenance, and permit compliance and reporting.
- Road and Infrastructure Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance of municipal roads, alleys, parks, and municipal buildings. Conduct routine inspections and complete minor maintenance.
- Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain equipment as needed, such as grader, tractors, mowers and other municipal machinery.
- Emergency Response: Respond to emergencies to ensure the safety of roads and infrastructure.
- Budget and Planning: Assist the CAO in preparing the departmental budget, monitor expenses, and ensure operations are within approved policies and procedures.
- Reporting and Administration: Prepare monthly reports for Council, attend Council meetings, and keep accurate records.
- Health and Safety: Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations, provide safety training for staff, and investigate any workplace incidents.
- Other duties as directed by the CAO.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years experience supervising in a public works environment.
- Minimum Class 5 Drivers license, Class 3A considered an asset or willingness to achieve.
- Level 1 Certification Water Treatment & Distribution and Wastewater or willingness to achieve.
- Other certifications such as Powered Mobile Equipment Operator, First Aid/CPR, confined space, ground disturbance, pesticide applicator are considered an asset.
- Strong management, record-keeping, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Must be reliable and trustworthy. Excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Physically able to perform manual labour and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Please submit your resume along with any job-related safety courses and certificates, and a drivers abstract to:
Email: townofpense@sasktel.net
Mail: PO Box 125 Pense, SK S0G 3W0
In person: 243 Brunswick Street, Pense, SK.
Successful candidates will be required to submit a criminal record check.
Deadline: March 31, 2025, or until a suitable candidate is found.
Expires: April 6, 2025
