Assistant Supervisor, T&W - City of Mississauga, Mississauga

Role Overview

The City of Mississauga is seeking a dedicated Assistant Supervisor for its Transportation & Works Department. This vital role, based in Mississauga, ON, involves providing direct supervision and leadership under the guidance of the District Works Supervisor. The successful candidate will ensure all municipal works are performed to established service levels and legislative standards, contributing significantly to the infrastructure and services that residents rely on. This position requires strong leadership skills to manage full-time and temporary/seasonal staff, and to assist in the supervision of contracted seasonal maintenance programs, ensuring adherence to all operational procedures and safety protocols.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Ensure all works are performed in accordance with approved service levels, industry best practices, City policies/procedures, and Provincial/Federal legislation.
• Provide leadership, supervision, mentoring, coaching, and training to full-time and temporary/seasonal staff.
• Assist in the supervision of contracted seasonal maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance by staff with all occupational health and safety standards and procedures.
• Assist in the development and presentation of standard operating procedures, “tailgate/toolbox” topics, staff training, and contractor orientations.
• Assist with or manage staff issues, including recruitment, investigations, and performance/behaviour improvement, including performance management/progressive discipline.
• Be assigned rotational on-call duties year-round and shift work outside regular day shift hours.
• Be assigned as required and on a rotational basis to all Works Yards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Possess a post-secondary diploma or degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Hold a C.Tech. or CRS designation, or demonstrate the ability and commitment to obtain either designation within a prescribed timeline.
• Bring a minimum of three years’ municipal supervision, project management, or leadership experience in engineering, construction, or operations, preferably within a unionized environment.
• A combination of relevant education and work experience may be considered equivalent.
• Demonstrated competence in physical and psychological health and safety, leadership, supervision, mentoring, coaching, training, communication, accountability, diplomacy, customer service, collaboration, continuous improvement/empowering change, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated support and execution of the City’s Vision and Core Values – Trust, Quality, and Excellence.
• Demonstrated competency with Microsoft Office programs and other City applications.
• Demonstrated understanding and execution of the collective agreement, City policies/procedures, and Provincial/Federal legislation.
• Must have a valid Province of Ontario driver’s license in good standing with minimum demerit points as determined by the City, and the ability to use a City/personal vehicle.