Chargehand Level 4 - Underground Utilities

Public Works – Underground Utilities

Competition #226
Please apply with a cover letter and resume online at: https://jobbank.brandon.ca/

Position Conditions: This is a full-time, permanent position of 40 hours per week. This position will be offered in accordance with conditions identified in the Collective Agreement between the City of Brandon and CUPE Local 69. First consideration will be given to current City of Brandon CUPE employees. The City of Brandon reserves the right to underfill this position.

Note: Candidates selected to participate in the competition process will be required upon request, to provide copies of certifications/diplomas and a driver’s abstract.

The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

Rate of Pay: $34.77 - $45.11 per hour (2026 Rates)

Closing Date: 11:59pm on May 1, 2026
This competition will include testing and an interview.

PURPOSE OF POSITION
To coordinate and direct the activities of the Underground Utilities Section including, but not limited to supervising, co-coordinating and scheduling the activities of workers who operate equipment, boilers, and machinery for the installation, repair, and maintenance of City’s sewer and water infrastructure.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning & Service Delivery
 Ensures the services of the Section are aligned with the City’s vision
 Guides and monitors the day to day operations of the Section, ensuring service efficiency and quality;
 Liaises with the GM/Manager of Section to manage workflow;
 Coordinates scheduling and ensures resources are available;
 Supervise all duties required of equipment operators, administrative and full time and seasonal employees;
 Receives and responds to public enquiries and complaints to provide exceptional customer service promptly and courteously;
 Carries out the action plans associated with the Section’s goals;
 Operator in Charge Responsibilities as per provincial regulations.

Leadership & Employee Development
 Influences and inspires others to achieve individual and Section goals and objectives;
 Builds and maintains positive and healthy relationships;
 Promotes and guides others to understand delivery of effective services and achievement of objectives and their interrelationship;
 Promotes harmonious employee relations while guiding and coaching employees;
 Participates in initiatives, decisions, committees, and policy development for the Section and Division;
 Delivers training on issues related to areas of expertise;
 Liaises with other Division employees on issues to ensure continued operations;
 Demonstrates a commitment to the organization by actively participating in committees, programs, and organizational initiatives;
 Ensures employees are trained in appropriate safety practices and demonstrates a daily commitment to safety.

Supervision and Administration
 Coordinates the implementation of policies and programs in the Section;
 Coordinates Section staffing including participating in hiring, coordinating, coaching and leading activities, managing, participating in daily operations, and completing payroll functions for Section;
 Manages purchasing functions for the Section;
 May be responsible for the development and maintenance of the budgets including collection, evaluation, and compilation of information;
 Ensures adherence to collective agreements, Provincial/Federal legislation, policies, and procedures;
 Manages and maintains services contracts for the Section;
 Monitors the Section’s services and identifies and resolves issues;
 Relieves as Lead hand when required;
 Relieves as acting manger when required.

NOTE: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
 Grade 12, G.E.D. or Mature High School Diploma;
 Possess a valid and subsisting Class 3 with Air Manitoba’s Driver’s License;
 Hold Class 3 Certification in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection;
 Hold Class 4 Certification in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection or obtain within 24 months of appointment if currently hold Class 3 Certification;
 Required to obtain all certifications required by provincial regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
 Post-secondary education;
 Experience working with collective agreements or corporate policies an asset;
 Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in similar operations;
 Experience and knowledge of equipment similar to that found in the Underground Utilities section;
 Maintenance management experience including planning, scheduling and budgeting.

WORK CONDITIONS
The Chargehand works independently and as part of the team providing support to a variety of people
 Self motivated and quality driven to perform independent projects and facilitate team goals; (daily)
 Necessary to work in all types of weather conditions (daily);
 Wide variety of tasks requiring ability to manage multiple projects and make independent decisions; (daily)
 Work in a shared and consultative manner with other employees; (daily)
 Must be available to work varying shifts, overtime and call outs (frequently
 Responsible to the Manager of Section.

Please contact [email protected] for a complete job description

The City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation. If you are interested in finding out more about the City of Brandon job opportunities as soon as they are posted, please follow us on Facebook or X!