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Requisition ID:4640
Affiliation: CUPE Municipal
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Openings: 1
Bi-weekly Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift/Work Schedule:Monday - Friday
Department/ Branch: Public Works, Parks & Roads
Job Location:Fort McMurray
Pay Level:PL17
Start Rate: $60.90
Permanent Rate: $71.87(Permanent rate effective after completion of probation)
COLA:Bi-Weekly - $480
Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 31/10/2026
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):15/11/2026
Posting Type:Internal and External

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is looking for passionate, skilled and forward-thinking individuals to join our Public Works Department - a team that keeps our region running smoothly every day.

From road maintenance and fleet management to park enhancements and snow clearing, our Public Works team plays a critical role in daily life across the region. We’re seeking a hands-on professional who is committed to public service, enjoys meaningful work and excels in quick-paced environments.

If you take pride in seeing your work in action and want to contribute to a team that powers the municipality-this is your place.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

The Program Manager, Public Works is responsible for overseeing Public Works programming and its related projects, and initiatives. Utilizing consistent and standard approaches, the incumbent will be responsible for collaborating with leadership and operations in the design, planning,



and delivery of projects and programs within Public Works to ensure effectiveness and alignment with the Municipality’s strategic goals. This position is responsible for capturing operational knowledge and developing procedures, monitoring progress, and contributing strategic and administrative guidance. The incumbent leads multiple projects independently, facilitates the development of work scopes for quotes and tendering packages, and develops, maintains, monitors, and enforces construction schedules, tracks, and controls project costs, and maintains accurate project documentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Lead the delivery of Public Works programming and related projects through program planning, development, and monitoring; risk mitigation; and budget management. Ensure all projects and programs are developed according to organization policies, legislation, industry standards, and best practices, while supporting effective service delivery .
- Accompany subject matter experts in office and field environments to document and understand practices necessary for documentation development.
- Analyze and develop strategies, tools, processes, and procedures to ensure all projects and programs are developed according to legislation, industry standards, and best practices, promoting continuous improvement.




- Manage operational support related to Public Works programs and projects and address program service delivery .
- Analyze, evaluate, formulate, and enhance Public Works programming to ensure alignment with the Municipality’s strategic goals at the departmental and organizational level.
- Plan and design the scope of program and its individual projects, develop detailed project plans, closely monitor contractors and construction sites.
- Prepare monthly progress reports for senior leadership.
- Engage and collaborate with leadership, operations, and other internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Compile and produce manuals, procedures, plans, standards, and other related documents, as necessary.
- Assist in developing and maintaining controlled documentation access points for standards, procedures, Emergency Response Plans (ERP), and other documents within Public Works.
- Assist capital and operations program delivery team with direct involvement in construction meetings and planning.
- Provide advice with questions or work compliance concerns raised before, during, or after projects.
- Prepare, review, and approve contract documentation, RFP information, and project specifications.
- Review construction schedules and provide timely feedback to contractors and consultants to avoid any discrepancies between the specifications and the actual work completed.
- Report all anticipated deviations to the project and management team.
- Assist in developing and promoting Public Works templates, best practices, and policies.
- Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

📌 Program Manager, Public Works (Fort McMurray)
🏢 Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
📍 Fort McMurray