Public Works Department Manager

What you’ll do

- Lead and oversee all Public Works operations and maintenance functions.
- Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and mentorship to exempt and unionized staff.
- Develop and administer departmental operating and capital budgets.
- Participate in the development of annual and five-year capital plans.
- Ensure the effective maintenance and operation of roads, drainage systems, fleet, facilities, parks, utilities support systems, and other municipal assets.
- Work collaboratively with the Department Manager of Engineering to coordinate capital construction projects and infrastructure renewal programs.
- Jointly oversee and manage the consultant retained to lead the Major Projects Division.
- Monitor consultant performance, project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
- Ensure departmental compliance with applicable legislation, permits, policies, bylaws, and safety requirements.
- Develop reports, recommendations, and presentations for the CAO and City Council.
- Participate in procurement processes, contract administration, and contractor management associated with the Public Works Department.
- Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Represent the City in meetings with regulatory agencies, contractors, consultants, First Nations, community stakeholders, and industry partners.
- Participate in emergency management and Emergency Operations Centre activities when required.
- Support organizational change initiatives and help drive operational excellence across the organization.

What you’ll bring

- A genuine passion for building strong communities and contributing to the future of Prince Rupert.
- Diploma, hands‑on experience or technical certification in Civil Engineering Technology, Public Works Management, Construction Management, Infrastructure Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal public works, infrastructure operations, construction, utilities, or related fields.
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership and supervisory experience.




- Demonstrated experience managing unionized workforces and collective agreement environments.
- Experience overseeing mid‑to‑large capital projects and multi‑disciplinary consultant teams.
- Strong understanding of municipal infrastructure systems, asset management principles, and public works operations.
- Knowledge of procurement practices, contract administration, budgeting, and project management.
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
- Experience presenting information and recommendations to senior leadership, elected officials, and the public.
- Working knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations and occupational health and safety practices.

Engineering Department Manager

What you’ll do

- Lead and oversee all Engineering Division functions, including engineering services, GIS, asset management, development review, utility planning, and capital project delivery.
- Provide leadership, supervision, mentoring, and professional guidance to engineering and technical staff.
- Manage the planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of municipal infrastructure projects.
- Develop and administer departmental operating and capital budgets.
- Prepare and implement annual and multi‑year capital plans.
- Work collaboratively with the Department Manager of Public Works to coordinate infrastructure renewal, maintenance, and operational priorities.
- Jointly oversee and manage the consultant retained to lead the Major Projects Division.
- Monitor consultant performance, project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
- Review engineering designs, studies, reports, and technical recommendations.




- Lead grant applications and funding initiatives to secure external funding for infrastructure projects.
- Oversee development reviews, subdivision servicing requirements, and engineering approvals.
- Ensure compliance with municipal bylaws, provincial regulations, environmental requirements, and industry standards.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for the CAO and City Council.
- Represent the City in meetings with regulators, consultants, contractors, First Nations, industry representatives, funding agencies, and community stakeholders.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and modernization of engineering services.

What you’ll bring

- A Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
- Minimum 5 years of senior leadership or management experience in municipal infrastructure, engineering consulting, or public‑sector environments.
- Demonstrated experience delivering major capital infrastructure projects, including roads, water systems, wastewater systems, drainage systems, and municipal facilities.
- Strong understanding of municipal engineering, utility planning, development servicing, contract administration, procurement, and asset management.
- Experience managing consultants, contractors, and multi‑disciplinary project teams.
- Proven ability to secure grant funding and manage complex project budgets.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and public presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with elected officials, staff, community stakeholders, and external agencies.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Range offered: $125,000 – $150,000 annually.

Compensation offered within this range is based on factors unique to each candidate, including skills, qualifications, experience and credentials.

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