General Manager, Infrastructure Services

Resort-Municipality-of-Whistle; Whistler Village; Hybrid; CAD 185,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Nine-day fortnight schedule

Recreation and transit pass program

Hybrid work program

Job summary

Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) in Whistler, BC, Canada, is seeking a General Manager, Infrastructure Services. Reporting to the CAO, you will lead the Infrastructure Services Division, guiding engineering, utilities, roads, and facilities to deliver high-quality municipal infrastructure for residents and visitors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering with a P.Eng. designation and at least 10 years of senior executive experience; strong strategic planning, budgeting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a P.Eng. designation.
• At least 10 years of senior executive experience in municipal engineering or related consulting.
• Proven strategic planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Infrastructure Services Division and deliver strategic objectives.
• Provide executive leadership to managers of Engineering, Transportation and Waste Management, Utilities, Infrastructure Projects, Facilities and Central Services.
• Collaborate with CAO and Council to advance municipal infrastructure and regulatory compliance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

General Manager, Infrastructure Services

Permanent Full Time Whistler, BC, CA

Salary Range: $185,035.53 To $220,173.54 Annually

Situated within the shared, unceded territory of the L̓il̓wat7úl (Líl̓wat People) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish People), the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is a vibrant destination resort community, local government organization and leader in providing municipal programs, services, progressive planning and infrastructure. The RMOW is a high performance municipal organization and significant tourism economy serving a community of 15,000 permanent residents and over three million annual visitors. Whistler’s vision is to be a place where our community thrives, nature is protected, and guests are inspired.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the General Manager of Infrastructure Services, is accountable for the overall direction and management of the Infrastructure Services Division. As a member of the senior management team, this role assists in creating and implementing strategic direction for the entire organization.

The Infrastructure Services Division provides leadership and technical expertise to Council, residents, taxpayers, visitors and the Municipality in the areas of engineering services and subdivision approval; municipal water, sanitary sewer collection and wastewater treatment systems; municipal garage and fleet management; central stores purchasing; roads, drainage, and flood protection infrastructure; facilities construction and management; the municipal solid waste, recycling and composting systems, and the Cheakamus Crossing District Energy System and also provides engineering and technical support to other divisions and departments for large cross-departmental initiatives. The role collaborates with community, resort, and other partners to support a balanced and sustainable carrying capacity for the resort community. The General Manager leads the Division in strategic planning, corporate initiatives, and delivery of division objectives within the Corporate Plan and Official Community Plan.

As a member of the senior management team, and one of four General Manager positions, this role contributes to the development and achievement of municipal corporate objectives. The General Manager of Infrastructure Services leads the Division through the following direct reports: Manager of Engineering Services, Manager of Transportation and Waste Management, Manager of Utilities, Manager of Infrastructure Projects, Manager of Facilities and Central Services and an Administrative Assistant.

Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, along with at least 10 years of senior executive experience managing project portfolios in municipal engineering and infrastructure or with a consulting engineering firm that provides municipal engineering services. Candidates should demonstrate strategic planning experience in addressing service needs and advancing improvements within a dynamic resort community, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance and high-quality municipal infrastructure services. Candidates should also have experience managing significant budgets and reserve funds, including financial analysis and reporting; a proven record of accomplishments with stakeholder engagement and coordination with an ability to build rapport quickly and assess, identify and convey key findings.

The General Manager role requires a collaborative and community minded thought leader who leads with a people first approach. The successful candidate can shift between operations and strategy, provide clear direction, inspire confidence in others, motivates and garners respect and can build trusted relationships and draw people together around common goals. The successful candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting a diverse and equitable workplace and contributes to a positive team environment. The successful candidate has a passion for community as well as the dedication to ensure that Whistler continues to be recognized on an international stage as a year-round world-class resort destination.

• We offer a comprehensive benefit package,
• a nine-day fortnight schedule,
• eligibility to participate in the organization’s recreation and transit pass program,
• our hybrid work program.

The annual salary range is $185,035.53 to $220,173.54. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. As a requirement of the position, the successful applicant must hold a valid class 5 BC driver’s license and must provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract and a satisfactory Police Information Check prior to beginning employment.