Manager, Engineering (Transportation + Drainage)

ITE Canada; North Cowichan; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of North Cowichan is seeking a technically strong Professional Engineer to lead the Transportation + Drainage engineering team. You will oversee planning, design, renewal, and delivery of road, active transportation, and drainage infrastructure to support sustainable municipal services.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Engineering, you will analyze asset data, review land development referrals, and ensure decisions are based on sound engineering analysis and equity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and deliver road, active transportation, and drainage infrastructure projects.
• Review asset condition data, performance metrics, and modelling to inform renewals and upgrades.
• Coordinate with Operations, Infrastructure Design and Construction to maintain and operate transportation assets.

Job description

Organizational Profile

The Municipality of North Cowichan is in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on the southern coast of Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria, and offers a unique blend of coastal beauty, vibrant communities, and deep cultural roots. With 40 kilometres of oceanfront and spanning 195 square kilometres, the municipality is ideally situated between the Salish Sea, rolling forests, and neighbouring urban and rural centres.

North Cowichan is one of the most inclusive and environmentally conscious municipalities. Home to the communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and several others, each with its own charm, identity, and quality of life. The area offers a mix of heritage, innovation, and natural beauty that supports both work-life balance and professional growth. Home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational activities, the Municipality provides a stable and varied work environment, competitive pay and benefits, and is ideally situated on Southern Vancouver Island.

The Municipality of North Cowichan sits on the traditional territories of the Quw’utsun First Nation, which includes the Cowichan Tribes, the Halalt First Nation, the Lyackson First Nation, the Penelakut Tribe, and the Stz’uminus First Nation. North Cowichan also sits on the traditional, territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.

About the Role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a technically strong, solutions-oriented Professional Engineer with strong work ethics and a passion for to delivering sustainable infrastructure, effective project delivery, and responsive municipal services. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Engineering (Transportation + Drainage), the Manager, Engineering (Transportation + Drainage) is responsible for the planning and delivery of road, active transportation, and drainage infrastructure projects and related services. The role provides for the short-, medium-, and long-term planning, design, renewal, and delivery of the Municipality’s road, active transportation, and drainage/flood protection infrastructure, while supporting both the Infrastructure Design and Construction section and the Operations department in the operation and maintenance of all transportation and drainage-related assets.

The Manager reviews and interprets asset condition and capacity data, operational performance, modelling, technical analysis, and field-based insights to inform renewal and rehabilitation strategies, asset replacement and upgrade plans, and design of capital projects. The role reviews land development application referrals and responds to a variety of technical inquiries and service requests from internal and external groups.

The position manages assigned staff, fostering effective, accountable, and high-quality service delivery while ensuring decisions are based on sound engineering analysis, consistency, equity, and the Municipality’s strategic priorities.