Director of Municipal Engineering

Victoria Newitt Recruitment Inc.; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Victoria Newitt Recruitment Inc has been retained by The City of Prince Rupert to search for a Department Manager – Engineering. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for the City's Engineering Division, overseeing development review, utility planning, asset management, and capital project delivery.

This senior leadership position works with the consultant-led Major Projects Division to guide significant infrastructure investments, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering (required).
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing with EGBC (required).
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years of senior leadership or management experience in municipal infrastructure or public sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering Division functions: services, GIS, asset management, development review, utility planning, capital project delivery.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineering staff.
• Oversee 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.
• Coordinate with Public Works on infrastructure renewal and priorities.
• Oversee consultant team for Major Projects Division and monitor performance.
• Review designs, studies, and technical recommendations.
• Lead grant applications and external funding initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with bylaws, regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Prepare reports and presentations for CAO and City Council.
• Represent City in meetings with regulators, consultants, and stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field (assets)

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Victoria Newitt Recruitment Inc has been retained by The City of Prince Rupert to search for a Department Manager – Engineering. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for the City's Engineering Division, overseeing development review, utility planning, asset management, and capital project delivery.

This senior leadership position works with the consultant-led Major Projects Division to guide significant infrastructure investments, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory