Drainage Manager Municipality: City of Surrey This posting closed on January 22, 2021 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 3623 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Engineering Job Description: Reporting to the Manager, Utilities, the Drainage Manager is an essential role responsible for the administration, leadership, and operations of the Engineering department’s Drainage Section. Duties: • Apply your extensive drainage knowledge to manage and maintain the City’s existing drainage infrastructure, including its natural components of creeks, ditches, rivers, and coastal areas • Update and develop stormwater strategies and integrated stormwater management plans addressing water quantity and quality for greenfield and older neighbourhood development • Partner with Planning, land development, Engineer Operations, Parks, Environment and Fire to plan, evaluate and resolve drainage issues. • Review and manage the asset replacement strategy and integration with aged neighbourhoods • Manage flood relief and drainage system failures including large culvert failures, slope instabilities, and the design of new neighbourhood drainage systems. • Sit on regional and technical committees directing stormwater management and flood protection to help set City policy and direction. • Work collaboratively with City Departments to develop emergency management policies. This includes planning coordination. • Integrate climate change and climate adaptation into drainage asset renewals and City plans • Responding to public inquiries and concerns. • Utilize your specialized technical expertise to administer and prepare policies and bylaws related to drainage systems. Ensure applicable Bylaw compliance. • Lead a team of skilled employees in a unionized environment. • Assesses the big picture to align engineering activities to the strategic direction of the department and City. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders including Council, staff, community groups and the public. Educational Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on water resources or a related Engineering discipline • Professional Engineering (P.Eng) designation; or eligible for registration with APEGBC • A minimum of 10 years relevant experience. Experience in a municipality is considered a strong asset. • Experience managing a team, preferably in a unionized workforce. • A valid and unrestricted driver’s license is required. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that enable you to achieve positive outcomes and build relationships. • An innovative thinker with the ability to anticipate, identify and manage emerging issues and challenges, and help identify and implement solutions while monitoring results. • An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered. Salary: Competitive. Additional Information: Please apply online @ www.surrey.ca/careers E-mail: humanresources@surrey.ca Fax: Opening Date: December 15, 2020 08:30 AM Closing Date: January 22, 2021 04:30 PM Back