Position: GM of Infrastructure Services
Location: Westlock, AB (and area)

Westlock County’s Administration Office is located within the Town of Westlock approximately 90 kilometers north of Edmonton, Alberta. The official 2021 Census lists the County population at 7186. Westlock County is in North Central Alberta with a footprint of 3,171 km² with 2,100 km of roads, we are the home to some of the most productive agricultural lands in Alberta including grains, cereals, hay, and livestock. The County surrounds the Town of Westlock, and the Hamlets of Busby, Fawcett, Pickardville, Dapp, Jarvie, and Vimy. Communities surrounding the County are Clyde, Half Moon Lake, Hazel Bluff, Linaria, Long Island Lake, Pembina Heights and Tawatinaw Valley.

The County is legislated under the Provincial Municipal Government Act and is governed by a Council comprised of seven (7) Councillors from which a Reeve and Deputy Reeve are appointed.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the General Manager of Infrastructure Services is responsible for overseeing the infrastructure and agricultural programs and services, and for the management of reporting employees. The incumbent is directly responsible for planning and executing projects, maintenance and operational programs within the departments.

The General Manager of Infrastructure Services conducts long-range planning, resource allocation and sourcing of financing. The position is also responsible for overall fleet maintenance and infrastructure contract management.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

- Leadership (40%)
- Functional Responsibilities (40%)
- Strategic Planning and Administration (15%)




- Safety, Emergency Management & Other Duties (5%)

Qualifications and Skills

- University or Technical/Community College graduate, or equivalent, in transportation and utilities management; leadership training is preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively more responsible experience in a municipal environment.
- Solid planning and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with the Municipal Government Act, other provincial statutes, GST and GAAP.
- Able to think conceptually while managing details.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Effective management, team building, leadership and supervisory skills.
- Proven interpersonal skills, including problem solving, decision making, customer service and facilitation.

Conditions of Employment

- Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s Licence with Q Endorsement.
- Acceptable driver’s abstract and Criminal Record Check.

Compensation & Advantages

- The salary range will be from $127,968.00 to $170,591.00 per annum commensurate with skills and experience.
- Benefits – 80% ER/20% EE premiums.
- LAPP Pension.
- Employee Health and Wellness Program.
- Employees are eligible for $300/calendar year, prorated for half the year if hired after July.
- Management employees receive 3 weeks of vacation to start.
- 18 paid sick days available Jan 1st of each calendar year.
- Training and Development Program – approval by CAO. 2-year return of service agreement required.
- Relocation assistance is negotiable.

NOTE: Only individuals possessing acceptable and relevant qualifications will be notified.

Pay: $127,968.00-$170,591.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 GM of Infrastructure Services (Edmonton)
🏢 Westlock County
📍 Edmonton