Position Overview: The Municipal Engineer is a key leader on our team and is responsible for providing expertise and leadership for several core functions within the Engineering Department including asset management, development review, development and maintenance of engineering standards and capital project delivery. You will have the opportunity to work with many talented people within and outside the organization, as the successful execution of your portfolio will require coordination and collaboration with a diverse group of stakeholders. Stakeholders and activities may include the engineering team, other town departments, private development groups, public consultation/engagement, liaising between levels of government/municipalities, and oversight of construction and contract services. As Municipal Engineer you will be assigned many high priority projects and will have the opportunity to complete important work on strategic infrastructure and asset management plans and policies that help ensure growth, development, and environmental stewardship. In this role, you will contribute to the community by promoting a master planning and asset management program that results in safe, quality, and sustainable municipal infrastructure that accomplishes the goals set forward in the Town of Canmore Strategic Plan.
Attributes: We hire first for attitude and then for skill, which means that you’ll need to demonstrate a proven track record of working well and productively with others. This is the ideal career opportunity for someone who is seeking to make meaningful and direct impact in the community using their project management, strategic planning, and exceptional teamwork skills. You will have the opportunity to further develop your excellent relationship building and leadership skills as you collaborate with stakeholders, lead teams, and provide professional advice and guidance throughout the organization. This position will provide you with autonomy, as you will be required to take the lead on a diversity of projects with minimal supervision, taking them from conception through to completion. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technical, analytical, and creative problem solver who thrives on managing a diverse portfolio of both high priority technical projects and long-range strategic planning. To be the best fit for this position, you have a genuine interest and extensive experience with developing teams, project management, asset management and infrastructure life cycling and maintenance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from a recognized university
- Professional engineer in good standing and licensed to practice in Alberta
Experience:
- 10+ years of experience as a civil engineer with a focus on municipal development and projects
- Demonstrated experience managing and leading projects through to completion
- Familiar with water and wastewater modeling software and techniques, AutoCAD & GIS
- Familiarity with asset management systems and software
- Experience directing and coordinating the work of others, providing performance feedback, and identifying and providing appropriate opportunities for growth and development
Compensation:
- Starting Salary: $104,431.60- $110, 219.20 per year
- Earned Day Off (EDO) Program: opportunity to work an additional half hour per day to have every third Friday off (day of your choice)
- Benefits: Health Care and Dental Care; Health Care Spending Account, and Wellness Spending Account
- RRSP: employer matching program
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Sick Days
Work Schedule: 35 Hour Work Week: Mon- Fri 8am-4:30pm (Flexibility required)
How to Apply: To apply, please combine your cover letter and resume into a single document (PDF or Word) , visit the job ad on our career page, “Apply Now” button. To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following:
- Why you want to be the Municipal Engineer for the Town of Canmore? Why Canmore?
- What interpersonal and leadership skills would make a great addition to our team?
- What are the technical highlights of your civil engineering experiences related to the planning for and management of; Assets, infrastructure, development and utilities?
The Town of Canmore is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, colour, race, gender, ancestry, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, hr@canmore.ca
Prior to receiving an offer of employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit copies of all required certifications and documentation, including a current driver's abstract and current criminal record check. The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
