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City
of Swift Current
….. a growing, vital, thriving city, the choice location
in Saskatchewan in which to live, work, invest, visit and
play.
The
City of Swift Current, located on the Trans Canada Highway,
is a progressive City of 15,000 people serving as the hub
of South West Saskatchewan, within a trading area of approximately
55,000 people. The area is largely an agricultural base,
with oil and gas, tourism and manufacturing sectors contributing
to the economy. The City of Swift Current has many larger
city amenities, and provides the quality of life of a smaller
community.
The
City Engineer reports to the City Commissioner and is responsible
to direct, control, and administer the efficient operation
of the Engineering and Public Works functions. This shall
include the planning, construction and maintenance of streets,
water treatment and distribution, sewage collection, treatment
and disposal, and solid waste collection and disposal. This
position directs the planning, engineering and design of
in-house and private property and subdivision development,
and is also responsible for bylaw enforcement, business
licensing and animal control. The duties include planning,
design, policy and program development and implementation
and the senior administrative duties necessary to efficiently
and effectively provide all Engineering and Public Works
services.
The
ideal candidate will have:
- Degree in Engineering (with preference for a Civil Engineer
with a P. Eng. Designation)
- Membership in or eligibility for registration in the Association
of Professional Engineers of Saskatchewan
- Minimum of five (5) years experience directly related
to the field of municipal engineering, including experience
in a management/supervisory role
- Additional training in the areas of accounting, personnel
administration, management and public relations are desirable
- Ability to clearly summarize complex issues and produce
clear, concise reports
- Ability to make immediate and effective decisions within
the framework of established policy
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the
ability to deal effectively with all levels of staff and
government, elected officials, consultants, and the general
public
The
City offers an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate
with qualifications and experience. For further information,
visit our Website at www.city.swift-current.sk.ca.
We
wish to thank all candidates who apply, however only those
selected for interviews will be contacted.
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