Why work for the Town of Canmore? For starters, you can take great pride in our collaborative organization, its positive work culture and our amazing group of talented people who genuinely care about our community and accomplish outstanding work each and every day for its citizens. As a municipal government organization, the Town of Canmore exists to serve the community and visitors to Canmore.

The organization is committed to supporting a triple bottom line sustainable future for all by promoting wellness and active living, being leaders in environmental stewardship, and ensuring the effective and efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

Position Overview:The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of municipal infrastructure and capital projects, ensuring alignment with community needs, regulatory requirements, and strategic priorities. This role oversees all phases of project delivery—from feasibility and design through procurement, construction, and close-out—while managing budgets, schedules, and interest holders’ engagement.

The Engineering Project

Manager ensures compliance with municipal policies, engineering standards, and environmental regulations, and collaborates with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and the public to deliver projects that enhance municipal services and infrastructure. The role is also accountable for risk management, reporting, and continuous improvement in project delivery practices.

Core Accountabilities

Capital Project Management Lead the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out of municipal capital projects

Develops project charters, scopes, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies

Procures and manages consulting and construction services in accordance with municipal procurement policies and procedures

Administers contracts, including change orders, progress claims, and performance evaluations

Monitors project performance related to scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk

Coordinates resident engineering and construction inspection activities, as required

Completes project close-out processes, including deficiency resolution, financial reconciliation, documentation, reporting, and asset handover to operations Planning, Design, and Asset Management Supports master planning, capital planning, and asset management initiatives

Oversees or contributes to infrastructure condition assessments and asset prioritization

Coordinates the development of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design work in alignment with municipal planning documents, transportation plans, and engineering standards Development Review and Construction Oversight Reviews engineering drawings, reports, and technical submissions related to development and municipal infrastructure projects

Ensures submissions comply with municipal design standards, approved plans, and sound engineering practices





Coordinates or performs inspections to ensure construction aligns with approved drawings, permits, and agreements

Reviews and responds to utility line assignments and servicing strategies associated with development applications Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration Acts as a key point of contact for consultants, contractors, developers, residents, and utility providers

Collaborates with other municipal departments to ensure integrated project delivery and service outcomes

Participates in public engagement activities, stakeholder meetings, and interdepartmental working groups as required Health and Safety Understands and fulfills the Worker responsibilities as outlined in the Town of Canmore Health &

- Safety Directive

Participates in the Town’s health & safety program and complies with all legislation, policies, directives, procedures, and Safe Work Practices relevant to the tasks being performed

Works in a manner that is safe and protects the health and safety of self and others Refrains from causing or participating in harassment or violence Reports injuries and incidents/concerns about unsafe or harmful worksites, acts, or conditions Key Competencies Professional Judgment &

- Accountability – Applies sound engineering and project management judgment in accordance with professional standards, legislation, and municipal policy; understands accountability for public safety, public funds, and the long‑term performance of municipal infrastructure

Technical &

- Analytical Thinking – Analyzes complex infrastructure and construction issues, evaluates alternatives, and develops practical, defensible solutions using appropriate engineering standards, data, risk analysis, and best practices

Project &

- Consultant Management – Plans, prioritizes, and delivers capital projects effectively from initiation through close‑out; manages consultants, contractors, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables to achieve approved scope, quality, and outcomes

Collaboration &

- Relationship Building – Builds effective working relationships with internal departments, consultants, contractors, developers, utility providers, regulators, and the public through trust, professionalism, and respect

Communication &

- Influence – Clearly communicates project and technical information to non‑technical audiences; prepares well‑reasoned recommendations and contributes effectively to reports, briefings, Council materials, and stakeholder or public engagement activities

Initiative &

- Continuous Improvement – Demonstrates initiative in identifying improvements to project delivery practices,



standards, and service outcomes; seeks efficiencies and lessons learned while remaining current with evolving engineering, construction, and project management practices

Adaptability &

- Resilience – Maintains effectiveness when priorities shift, schedules change, risks emerge, or competing interests arise; responds constructively to feedback, conflict, and ambiguity in a energetic municipal environment

Ethics, Respect &

- Workplace Conduct – Acts with integrity and accountability; contributes to a respectful, safe, and inclusive workplace and complies with all health, safety, and organizational policies and directives Education, Experience &

Certifications Required Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or Technologist from an accredited Canadian post-secondary program or equivalent

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) in good standing, licensed to practice in Alberta

Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License

Minimum of five (5) years for P. Eng or ten (10) years for C.E.T. of progressive experience in project management, construction, or infrastructure delivery

Proven experience in capital project delivery, financial management, budgeting, and expenditure tracking

Strong analytical, budgeting, and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage conflict, navigate political environments, and balance competing priorities

Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and apply legal agreements and engineering and architectural plans and specifications

Ability to work effectively with organizations at all levels of government

Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 Preferred Qualifications/Assets Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification

Experience working within Alberta’s municipal legislative and regulatory environment

Experience writing grant funding applications and reporting

Working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS

Experience coordinating consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary stakeholders Salary &

Benefits: Pay Range- $94,967.60 or $106,797.60 annually.

Compensation will be based on the successful candidate’s related work experience and education This is a full -time temporary position until March 31, 2028.

FT Temporary Advantages

Personal development & learning opportunities Positive work culture Work-Life Balance Closing Date for Applications: This posting will remain open until filled.

How to Apply: To apply, please combine your cover letter and resume into a single document (PDF or Word) and click on the "APPLY NOW" link below. To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following: Why do you want to be Engineering Project Manager for the Town of Canmore? Why Canmore?

What interpersonal and leadership skills do you have that would make you a great addition to our team?

📌 Engineering Project Manager - FT Temp (Canmore)
🏢 Town of Canmore
📍 Canmore