Job Description

Posted on: Oct 31, 2025
Posted by: Town of Three Hills
Summary
The Town of Three Hills is seeking a motivated professional to lead and provide overall strategic direction to the Operations and Infrastructure department, which includes water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, stormwater management, solid waste collection, including a landfill, and roadway network. The Director will develop a positive culture within the department through a progressive and visionary leadership style in a unionized environment, while aligning with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and monitor the Operations and Infrastructure department
• Develop and implement operational and capital budgets
• Ability to encourage teamwork, coach, and mentor staff in a unionized setting
• Facilitate communication between internal departments and external agencies or contractors
• Liaise and coordinate with external agencies, associations, and other operational areas
• Develop, implement, and interpret policies, bylaws, and legislation

Key Competencies

• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with the senior leadership team and support other departments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong capital project development and management skills
• Knowledge and working experience of municipal engineering and project design

Requirements
Qualifications

• A combination of relevant education, training, and experience demonstrating competency in operations, infrastructure, and leadership
• A minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years of progressive leadership experience in a municipal or comparable public sector environment
• Experience managing operations and projects in a unionized workplace
• Proven experience implementing, maintaining, and replacing civic infrastructure assets
• Proven success in developing and maintaining relationships with residents, coworkers, elected officials, and other stakeholders
• Current membership with the Alberta Water and Wastewater Operators Association (AWWOA) is considered an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License
• Ability to use a computer with demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of software such as Outlook and Office

Individuals interested in this position are invited to submit a cover letter and resume demonstrating how your excellent skills match our list of qualifications and requirements to , referencing "Director of Operations" in the subject line. A current Driver's Abstract and Police Information Check will be required by the successful candidate upon acceptance of the position. The Town thanks all applicants for their interest. The Town is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.
Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Interviews will occur as qualified applicants apply, so apply now!

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