Peace River Regional District

Field Services Foreman

Full Time, Permanent Exempt Position

Position Overview
Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, the Field Services Foreman will provide project management support, fulfil procurement requirements, develop operational maintenance plans for assets, develop employee work and safety plans, and provide  leadership in the field.

This position, based out of the PRRD Warehouse in Dawson Creek, is also accountable for managing Regional District and contractor delivered services, including: maintenance of PRRD solid waste and recycling infrastructure; water and sewer operations; parks maintenance; community hall maintenance; rural recreation facilities maintenance; Regional District buildings maintenance; and vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have five (5) years’ experience in the public works field at a management or leadership level. An Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) for small waste water systems is desirable. The successful incumbent will have the ability to communicate effectively both written and orally, as well as be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and the interpretation of data.

A Class 5 Driver’s Licence is required, while heavy trailer endorsement is an asset.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Additional Information
The hours of work are Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with one hour for lunch.

This exempt position offers a competitive salary, benefits package and an excellent team. If you are interested in this challenging and rewarding career opportunity and want to be a leader amongst our professionals in this bountiful and opportunity filled area, considering making the Peace Country your community and the Peace River Regional District your team! 

Join the PRRD Team!
Come work with the Peace River Regional District team in the mighty Peace Region of northeastern BC – world renowned for our friendly people, spectacular outdoor recreation and linkages to the Yukon and Alaska.

The Peace River Regional District includes four electoral areas and seven member municipalities, with a total population of approximately 60,000, covering a vast 120,000 square kilometer area.

Posting Date
November 19, 2019

Application Deadline
December 10, 2019 at 4:00 pm

Application Information
Apply in confidence by providing a cover letter noting the position being applied for, a resume, and three references to:

Peace River Regional District
Attn. Kelsey Bates, Executive Assistant
hrprrd@prrd.bc.ca
P. 250-784-3207 F. 250-784-3220
PO Box 810, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H8

See the full job description or find out the application status of this posting and other employment opportunities with the PRRD by visiting: prrd.bc.ca/employment

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.