DISTRICT OF SAANICH ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT WATER RESOURCES DIVISION Manager of Infrastructure Planning & Analysis 1 Permanent Full-Time Exempt Position Our Engineering Department delivers essential infrastructure and services that support safe, resilient, and sustainable communities. We are seeking an experienced public-sector leader to shape the long-term stewardship of Saanich’s water resources infrastructure. The District of Saanich is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and technically accomplished Manager of Infrastructure Planning & Analysis to lead the long-term planning, renewal, and performance analysis of the District’s water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Water Resources, you will lead a technical team of professional engineers and technologists responsible for asset management and master planning, infrastructure renewal prioritization, servicing assessments, and hydraulic and hydrologic analysis. This leadership role establishes explicit direction for the section balancing strategic priorities and system operational functionality, champions continuous improvement, leads staff through change with collaboration and transparency, and seeks to optimize team resources to effectively deliver results. They build productive relationships with staff, consultants, developers, external agencies, government representatives, and community stakeholders.





Requirements include a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering or a related field; and minimum of eight (8) years of progressive, related experience focused on water resources engineering. You bring demonstrated management and leadership experience, including supervising, coaching, and guiding high functioning employees. Strong knowledge of municipal civil-infrastructure specifically water, sanitary sewer, and drainage systems; relevant legislation, bylaws, standards, and policies; procurement and contract administration; project management and occupational health and safety practices is required.

Excellent communication, report-writing, stakeholder-engagement skills are essential.

Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modelling and PMP certification are valued assets. The successful candidate will normally work Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. Flexible work arrangements may be available in accordance with the District’s Flexible Workplace Policy and operational requirements.

This is a permanent full-time exempt position with an annual salary range of $136,795 - $160,965 (2026 rate). As an inclusive, supportive, and high performing organization, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact accessibilityHR@saanich.

📌 Manager of Infrastructure Planning & Analysis (Saanich)
🏢 District of Saanich
📍 Saanich