Manager of Roads Operations

The Town of Whitby is one of Canada’s fastest growing communities located in the heart of Durham Region in southern Ontario. It is home to approximately 140,000 residents and more than 2,200 businesses and is the second largest municipality in the Regional Municipality of Durham. Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with two marinas, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, beaches and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day. With a population projected to grow to 200,000 people within the next 7 years, Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future.

Reporting to the Director of Operational Services, the Manager of Roads Operations is responsible for overseeing the daily operation and maintenance management of the Roads section; urban and rural roads, snow removal, traffic signs and pavement markings, and storm water management.

The ideal candidate has 10 years of experience in the infrastructure/roads sector, demonstrating professional growth, strategic decision-making, and deep industry knowledge as well as a minimum of 7 years of leadership experience, managing and mentoring staff including experience in performance management and progressive discipline, and identifying and implementing operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate must have experience handling union relationships, understanding collective agreements, and navigating labour relations as well as a strong knowledge of engineering principles, municipal infrastructure challenges, and providing technical guidance for a team. In addition, the ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, the ability to have difficult conversations, and the demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate large teams of up to 40 people, ensuring effective communication, delegation, and organization. They employ a participatory leadership approach that fosters collaboration, trust-building, and empowers decision-making. In addition, the ideal candidate has strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills to develop innovative solutions and address challenges with critical insight.

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If you wish to be considered for the role, please email your cover letter and resume in PDF format to Shelly Zevlever at careers@lesp.ca OR by using the Apply Now button below by April 24th, 2025 @ 11:59pm.

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Legacy Partners and the Town of Whitby are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff is essential to organizational excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to confidentially self-identify at the time of application. In accordance with the provincial legislation, accommodation will be provided by Legacy Partners and the organization throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities.