2026-45 Manager of Utilities

Position Details:

Salary Range: $99,867.61 – $

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent, Non-Union

Located 20 minutes from Winnipeg, Selkirk is a vibrant small city with a hometown feel. Our close-knit community loves to celebrate, learn and explore in the company of good neighbours. All through the year, there are many opportunities to enjoy local talent, learn about our past and seek out new interests.

The City of Selkirk is currently in search of a Manager of Utilities. Under the direction of the Director of Operations, the Manager of Utilities is responsible for overseeing the effective and efficient operation and maintenance of the water treatment facility, wastewater treatment facility, water distribution network, wastewater collection network, and land drainage underground network.

• In consultation with the director establish annual goals and objectives for the division.
• Supports an environment that encourages creative thinking and innovation; stimulates others to learn; and inspires others to perform to their highest potential.
• Manages appropriate succession planning and work with management to support training plans, including workplace health and safety training, to ensure employees are competent and qualified to perform their duties.
• Influences and inspires others to achieve goals and objectives.
• Leads others in adapting to innovative work environments and ensures awareness of department initiatives, decisions, committees, policies, etc., is communicated.
• Communicates and guides others to understand delivery of effective Services and achievement of objectives and interpersonal relationships.
• Promotes productive employee relations while guiding and coaching employees and supervisors.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the organization by actively participating in committees, programs, and organizational initiatives.
• Direct, administer and monitor all work assignments, equipment, and inventory supplies within the division, including the maintenance of records of daily time, preparation of time for payroll, and equipment charge-outs to ensure the efficient and effective provision of services to other departments and divisions.

• Participate in the hiring process for personnel within the division as per the City’s hiring policy.
• Participate as a member of the departmental management team. Responsible for the division’s committee meeting agendas and attending meetings as required.
• Development, implementation, application and review of policies, in accordance with the City’s Policy System policy, and objectives related to department and division initiatives.
• Prepare reports, processes, and procedures for accomplishing approved objectives including the development of methods, standards, scheduling, and reporting systems for the effective delivery of services by the division.
• Responsible for providing strategic advice to management and attending management meetings, as required.
• Establish efficient work schedules to reduce labour costs and meet the objectives of the department.

• Provide maximum value from community resources, by being directly responsible for the current and future operation and maintenance of all City water treatment, wastewater treatment, wastewater collection and water distribution facilities and systems within the jurisdiction of the division.
• Oversee maintenance activities, including routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs.
• Direct work assignments of contractors hired within the Division and monitor completion of all assignments as per the contract documents.
• Manages contractor health and safety compliance, ensuring all external service providers adhere to applicable legislation, company policies, site‑specific safety requirements, and safe work practices throughout the duration of contracted work.
• Oversee the development and implementation of utility infrastructure projects, ensuring they meet current and future needs.
• Assist with the design of land drainage systems and water and wastewater infrastructure.