Public Works Administrator

The Town of Petawawa is currently seeking applications for a Public Works Administrator to provide administrative leadership to the Public Works Department, including Civic Properties.

Description of Position:

• Provides administrative support to the Director of Public Works, Manager of Public Works, and Manager of Civic Properties
• Provides administrative support to the Asset Management/Energy Management Coordinator, and to the Public Works Supervisor and Lead Hand
• Assists in researching and preparing correspondence, agreements, Council reports, grant applications, tender documents, minutes, by-laws and motions
• Administers the issuing of request for tender (RFT), request for quotation (RFQ), and request for proposal (RFP) documents
• Administers RFT and RFQ public openings and corporate document retention
• Administers the preparation and publication of advertising and public notices
• Collaborative administration of third-party service contracts, including OPP contract, OCWA collection and distribution contract, waste management contract, Civic Properties cleaning contract, and Community Transportation Program
• Provides administrative support of Town locates program
• Administers the Public Works portion of the Town website
• Coordinates meetings, events and schedules
• Assists with complaint fact finding, correspondence, and community education and public outreach
• Registers Public Works staff for conferences and seminars and arranges accommodation and per diem allowances
• Supports the intake of permit fees and other receivables
• Prepares quarterly water and sanitary meter billing statistics for Garrison Petawawa
• Updates user fees pertaining to Public Works maintenance activities on an annual basis
• Provides direct administrative support to the Director of Public Works, Manager of Public Works, and Manager of Civic Properties
• A full job description is available under "Downloads" below

Qualifications:

• An office or business administration community college diploma or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience
• Knowledge of provincial legislation as it pertains to municipal government including the Municipal Act, Ontario Traffic Manual, Highway Traffic Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Provincial Offences Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, planning, research and analysis skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• High level of computer literacy
• A minimum of five years relevant experience in a municipal government setting is an asset
• Completion of the Municipal Administration Program is an asset

Rate of Pay:  $81,972.80 to $96,441.80 per annum, commensurate with qualifications and experience and is based on a 35 hour work week, plus a comprehensive health benefits plan, including health care spending account and OMERS pension.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and detailed resume by 4:30 PM on Friday, August 29, 2025 to:

The Town of Petawawa is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Town of Petawawa of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.