Manager, Contracts

JOB POSTING #: 2025-0330

POSTING PERIOD:  Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM to Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM

DEPARTMENT:  Operations

UNION: Non-Union

POSITION STATUS: Regular Full-Time

# OF POSITIONS: 1

RATE OF PAY: $117,458.97 to $142,722.73 Annually

SHIFT WORK REQ'D: No

DUTIES:
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Contracts, Field Services & Maintenance, this position will be responsible for the evaluation, preparation and administration of Division services primarily as provided by Contracts, as well as overseeing material supply contracts; and coordinates and administers winter control activities with other Divisional Supervisors.  Ensures the timely calling, review, and recommending of appropriate contracts; monitors and administers awarded contracts by ensuring daily supervision of ongoing projects and records to verify accurate measurement, control and payment; ensures that projects are carried out in compliance with established standards; evaluates alternate methods, materials and procedures and makes recommendations for their use and implementation; informs the Manager of Contracts, Field Services & Maintenance of significant developments including the review of major activities and plans; supervision of staff, including performance evaluation, discipline, training and development.  Will assist in the annual evaluation of road, bridge and sidewalk infrastructure ratings.  Will assist in the preparation and defense of legal claims against the City.  Will ensure familiarity and compliance with all provincial safety legislation and Corporate safety policies; assists in the preparation and control of the divisional budget; actively involved in fund recovery; replaces other supervisors as necessary.  Required to travel to off-site locations.  Maintains amiable relations with the public and fellow staff. Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program.  Will perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Post Graduate degree in Engineering or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalencies and a minimum of two (2) years progressively responsible municipal or related experience in all aspects of road and sewer reconstruction and rehabilitation; 
• OR Must have a University degree in Engineering or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalencies and a minimum of four (4) years progressively responsible municipal or related experience in all aspects of road and sewer reconstruction and rehabilitation; 
• OR Must have a Civil Engineering Technology Diploma from a Community College or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of six (6) years progressively responsible municipal or related experience in all aspects of road and sewer reconstruction and rehabilitation; 
• OR Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma plus 1 year of post-secondary in Engineering or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalencies and a minimum of ten (10) years progressively responsible municipal or related experience in all aspects of road and sewer reconstruction and rehabilitation;
• Must hold and maintain a current valid and lawful Class ‘G’ Driver’s Licence in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle and provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment; 
• Must have proven communication and supervisory skills in a union environment;
• Must have thorough knowledge of appropriate safety, labour and construction acts and codes, and other relevant legislation;
• Should have knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with the work;
• Will be required to complete and remain current as per the requirements of the Corporation’s Management Certificate Program;
• Progression through the Art of Supervision Program Certificate or a supervisory program of a similar nature is considered an asset.
• Certification as an Engineering Technologist by O.A.C.E.T.T. would be considered an asset;
• Familiarity with appropriate computer applications would be considered an asset;
• Additional courses taken through the Ministry of Transportation and/or Ontario Good Roads Association would be considered an asset;
• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a sedentary level of work.

NOTES:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.
• We offer a smoke-free office environment.
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. 
• The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.  If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.