Careers
BC Local Government Job Posting Service
19 – 24 Avenue South
Cranbrook BC V1C 3H8
Phone: (250) 489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335
Fax: 250-489-3498
Project Supervisor
Cranbrook or Columbia Valley, B.C.
Nestled within the beautiful Rocky and Purcell Mountains, in the southeast corner of British Columbia, the East Kootenay region is a four-season destination. The region boasts unlimited year-round outdoor recreation including skiing, hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, golfing, boating, hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, mountaineering, white-water rafting, and snowmobiling. The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) serves over 60,000 permanent residents and approximately 25,000 to 30,000 seasonal residents. The region is diverse, and home to several unincorporated communities, eight municipalities, and four First Nations communities.
Join our dynamic team as the Project Supervisor, where you’ll play a pivotal role working on a variety of projects related to water and sewer, flood control and building construction initiatives. Reporting to the Engineering Services Supervisor, the Project Supervisor is responsible for coordinating project development, facilitating public processes, project procurement, contract management, project monitoring, and supervision of capital projects to ensure they are constructed on time and within budget.
As the successful candidate you are:
- Computer literate with experience in land management systems & Microsoft Office Suite.
- Coordinate projects involving multiple departments and agencies.
- Explain complex technical concepts and plans to non-technical people.
- Manage construction projects using established project management practices and tools including computer-based project management software to ensure objectives, budgets, and timelines are met.
- Prepare clear and concise reports.
Essential Qualifications:
- Civil Engineering undergraduate degree.
- Certificate in Project Management.
- BC Driver’s Licence.
The RDEK offers an attractive total compensation package, which includes a competitive salary, excellent benefits, a modified workweek, and learning opportunities. This is a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week), Union position with an hourly rate of $47.44 - $49.83/hour.
If you are interested in joining an organization with a reputation of being a great place to work, and you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we invite you to submit a resume and cover letter with references to the contact below no later than 4:30 pm Tuesday, May 21, 2024, to:
Ashley Grobell, Human Resources Manager
Email: [email protected] (MS Word format or PDF)
Please quote: 2024-17
Information on our organization and a copy of the complete job description is available on the RDEK website (www.rdek.bc.ca/careers). We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Job Experience: Experience an asset
Rate: $47.44 to $49.83 Hour
