Engineering Services Manager

Town of Blackfalds; Alberta; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Alberta is seeking an Engineering Services Manager to oversee the Engineering Services department. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a rich background in managing civil construction projects. Responsibilities include managing a GIS Technician and implementing strategies to enhance departmental efficiency. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive municipal benefits package

Enrollment in LAPP (Local Authorities Pension Plan)

Competitive base salary

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in managing civil construction projects in a municipal setting.
• Supervisory experience at a management level in a municipal setting.
• PMP designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a GIS Technician within Engineering Services.
• Support for infrastructure policies, projects, and programs.
• Implement strategies for efficiency and innovation in the Engineering department.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Civil engineering principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering (P. Eng.) designation

Job description

Organization

Town of Blackfalds

Region

Alberta

Application Deadline

September 2, 2025 before 12:00

Type

Full Time

Category

Engineering

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Description

Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure and Planning Services, this newly created position will oversee and manage a GIS Technician within the Engineering Services department and provide support for infrastructure policies, projects, and programs for the Division.

The Manager will be instrumental in building a strong foundation of engineering and project management principles through collaboration and policy development. This position will oversee resource planning, human resources, budgeting, capital projects, and the permit to practice requirements for the Town. This leader will implement expert strategies to boost efficiency and innovation for this exciting new department towards meeting the engineering needs of the Town while strategically growing the Engineering Services department.

Requirements

The Engineering Services Manager will possess the following, or an acceptable combination focused on administrative leadership:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution. A Professional Engineering (P. Eng.) designation is “critical” for this role, and you will be a member in good standing with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
• Experience in project management, coupled with a PMP (Project Management Professional) designation would be an asset.
• Demonstrated, and successful track record of supervisory and proven leadership experience at a management level in a municipal setting is an asset.
• Five (5) plus years of experience in the implementation and management of civil construction projects in a municipal setting is required.
  
  

Salary & Benefits

A competitive compensation package will be provided to the successful candidate. This includes an attractive and competitive base salary, a comprehensive municipal benefits package, and enrollment in LAPP (Local Authorities Pension Plan). Details will be discussed in further conversations.

Contact

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