Manager of Public Works

• May 2022 - Present

Director of Infrastructure and Public Works

• Oct 2019 - Present

Manager, Operational Services

• Jun 2017 - Jul 2019

Reporting to the Director of Operational Services, I am responsible for management of the day-to-day field and office activities of the Operational Services Department by planning and delivering maintenance services for all city owned roads. My areas of responsibility include the maintenance of roads, bridges, boulevards, sidewalks, curbs, overland storm drainage systems, traffic signals and signs, downtown streetscape, utility cut restorations, and related winter control service delivery. Reporting to the Director of Operational Services, I am responsible for management of the day-to-day field and office activities of the Operational Services Department by planning and delivering maintenance services for all city owned roads. My areas of responsibility include the maintenance of roads, bridges, boulevards, sidewalks, curbs, overland storm drainage systems, traffic signals and signs, downtown streetscape, utility cut restorations, and related winter control service delivery.

Manager of Public Works

• Oct 2015 - May 2017

• Managed the Roads Division, Airport Operations and Fleet Services including the direct management of the Roads Foreperson, Airport Administrator, and Chief Mechanic and indirect management of Divisional staff. • Managed the day to day operation of the Public Works Division including but not limited to supervision of staff, effective leadership, and complaint resolution in a non-unionized work environment. • Established Public Works Division priorities, approved work schedules and leaves; managed performance, training, and development; developed succession plans and managed dispute resolution and safety issues. • Developed and implemented programs including but not limited to the maintenance of municipal roads, storm sewers, parking lots, fleet management, solid waste & recycling, and work tracking Show less

Manager of Public Works

• Jul 2012 - Apr 2015

• Coordinated and administered day to day activities of the Public Works Department, reporting to the CAO • Manage road maintenance for the County of Elgin within the Municipality • Maintain financial control of operations and takes appropriate action where costs exceed standards of budget. Ensured that approved budget goals were achieved and cost objectives were met • Prepared specifications for tendering of major equipment purchases, capital works, and service contracts as requested by other managers and assigned by the CAO Services • Maintained employee training program and health and safety program • Fielded queries, requests, reports, and complaints from the public Show less

Director of Public Works

• Jun 2002 - Jun 2012

• Responsible for Municipal engineering, roads, construction, waste management, management of water treatment and distribution, waste water collection and treatment, coordination and administration of all public services activities in Greenstone • Responsible for providing direction to the departments of Public Works, Facilities and Parks, and Airports • Worked collaboratively with staff and consultants reviewing engineering drawings and specifications as prepared by consultants • A key member of the asset management team • Experience with infrastructure upgrades such as water and sewage treatment plants and road construction • Ensures compliance with Provincial Legislation and Municipal by-laws/policies for the protection of public and workplace health and safety • Maintains/reviews Municipal Water Quality Reports for all Greenstone plants – ensures compliance with reporting requirements in each Sector • Responsible for preparation of tender documents, contracts, and ensures contract compliance by all contractors providing goods and services to the municipality • Prepares and presents monthly reports as required by the CAO or Council • Participates in the organizational review and the development of health and safety policies, and standard operating procedures Show less

Sewer Use Control Inspector

• Nov 1993 - Jun 2002

• Inspect and liaise with industries and the public, with respect to matters pertaining to discharges to the municipal sanitary and storm water collection system, in accordance with standards established in the Sewer Use By-law • Maintained an accurate data file of laboratory and flow monitoring reports for all surcharges agreement industries and special projects • Operated the facultative lagoons at the John Street Site; transferred leachate into and out of lagoons into the environment with lab results and MOE permitted • Maintained a database and billing spreadsheet for surcharge industries and waste haulers; prepared monthly and annual reports • Performed environmental technology work the wastewater treatment plant and landfill site Show less