Administrative Manager, Engineering Business Operations Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on March 26, 2013 at 4:30 PM Job ID: E13-04 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Engineering Operations Job Description: The fifth largest city in BC, and with one of the fastest growing economies in the country, Abbotsford is truly a community of opportunity. Located 50 minutes from downtown Vancouver and nestled in the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford???s views and natural beauty are unrivalled. Abbotsford offers a thriving urban centre with all the amenities of big city living at a fraction of the cost. As an employer, Abbotsford is not your typical municipality. We value progress, customer service, integrity and our unique ability to provide diverse innovative services. We manage our own law enforcement and emergency services, water supply and wastewater treatment plants, as well as an International Airport. With this range in services that we provide to our residents we offer just as diverse career opportunities in varied departments. Abbotsford is an excellent place to live, work and raise a family. Administrative Manager, Engineering Business Operations Posting #E13-04 We are currently offering an exciting opportunity in our Engineering Operations Department, for a dynamic, self-motivated professional with proven abilities, energy and leadership as an Administrative Manager. Reporting to the Director of Asset Management and Operational Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the development, implementation and administration of business operations, systems and accounting within the Engineering Operations department. In this exciting role you will: ??? Be responsible for the effective and efficient development and execution of business plans for all related activities and training related to business systems and processes at Operations; ??? Manage Administrative Services staff and structure workloads and effective processes; ??? Perform analytical work regarding process development and oversee the inventory of business equipment and supplies; ??? Assist the Directors and Department Managers with the coordination of record keeping, departmental reporting, employee recruitment and management, contract management, system budget preparation and management, purchase orders and account management; ??? Develop and oversee Operational processes to assist in the creation of department budgets and monthly statements; ??? Work in collaboration with the appointed department accountants to manage and prepare budgets. As the successful candidate you have a Diploma or Degree in Business Administration or an equivalent diploma from a recognized educational institution; Minimum 3-5 years in senior office administration, including experience in the following areas: budget preparation, spreadsheet analysis and managing a clerical team. Experience working in a unionized, municipal environment is considered an asset. In addition, you must have a valid BC drivers licence. If you are looking for a challenge and an opportunity to make an impact in a fast growing municipality, this is the opportunity for you! To learn more about this and other positions we offer and to submit an application, please visit us online at: www.abbotsford.ca/careers Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca/careers Opening Date: March 11, 2013 08:30 AM Closing Date: March 26, 2013 04:30 PM Back