Clarington is a community full of possibilities. As one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Durham Region, Clarington is home to over 107,000 residents across four urban centres and 14 hamlets. We’re known for our thriving energy and agricultural sectors, vibrant historic downtowns, and exceptional quality of life.

Our team thrives in a collaborative environment that promotes work-life balance and meaningful community impact. We value accountability, integrity, and respect, and we are deeply committed to fostering equity, inclusion, and diversity in the workplace. Together, we’re building a stronger Clarington — for today and for future generations.

The future is bright – and working with the Municipality of Clarington means you can help shape it. Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure, the Manager, Capital Projects is a professional who provides a highly specialized degree of expertise in the oversight and project management of major capital projects including but not limited to design and construction of buildings/facilities and transportation projects. Providing leadership and oversight in planning, procurement, design, construction, and delivery of Clarington's major capital infrastructure projects.

Overseeing Project

Managers who manage major capital projects from planning through design, construction, commissioning, and close-out; while reporting to senior leadership and Council. Responsible for championing, proposing, and implementing project management best practices. Preparing reports, dashboards, presentations, and recommendations, while communicating project status, risks, budget performance, and key issues to senior leadership and Council.

Managing a diverse portfolio of capital projects with varying scopes, complexities, and budgets. Active monitoring project schedules, budgets, risks, and overall performance. Providing leadership, mentorship, performance management, and workload oversight to staff.

Ensuring compliance with municipal, regional, provincial,



and federal requirements. Ensuring projects comply with all applicable processes, standards and best practices. Presenting capital project information to internal and external stakeholders.

Working collaboratively with internal departments, external agencies, developers, consultants, and regulatory authorities. Representing the Municipality in project meetings and discussions with stakeholders and in legal proceedings arising from claims. Addressing public inquiries and communicate project impacts as required.

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related discipline to the satisfaction of the Department. A minimum of seven (7) years of experience, including experience at a supervisory or managerial level, in project management, design and construction of building/facilities and transportation projects including demonstrated leadership experience. designation through Professional Engineers Ontario is considered a robust asset.

Experience in the planning and delivery of Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) contracts, with knowledge of various project delivery methods. Strong knowledge of project management, design, construction, site plan approval and rezoning processes, environmental assessment processes, federal and provincial standards and guidelines, Region of Durham standards, Municipality of Clarington standards and by-laws, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements, industry best practices.



Demonstrated experience in major infrastructure new build and rehabilitation projects, including project management, risk assessment, and scheduling.

Strong communication skills including reporting to senior management and Council through dashboard preparation, presentations and reports. The ability to manage a diverse portfolio of ongoing projects involving various asset types, scopes, and budget values. Strong report writing and project management skills, with the ability to achieve program objectives while meeting tight deadlines.

Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office required. Proven strengths in customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative, accountability, and adaptability. Knowledge of Primavera (P6) is considered an asset.

Project Management

Professional (PMP) certification is considered an asset. The Municipality of Clarington offers flexible work arrangements for eligible roles, where employees are empowered to do their best work in the way that works for them. Currently, this position is eligible for a flexible work arrangement option.

Hours of work: 35 hours per week with the flexibility to attend evening and weekend meetings (on and off site) as required. A satisfactory criminal record check and proof of qualifications will be required for the successful candidate. Pre-employment testing may consist of written and oral assessments.

Our Commitment to Equity The Municipality of Clarington is a progressive and inclusive employer committed to equity, diversity, and creating a respectful and barrier-free workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. net. Applicant information is collected under the authority of Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001 for the purpose of evaluating the applicant.

Questions about this collection can be directed to Human Resources at [email protected]. #

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