Managing Director & Infrastructure and Operations & City Engineer

City of North Bay; North Bay; On-site; CAD 163,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government organization in North Bay is seeking a Managing Director – Infrastructure & Operations who will lead and direct all aspects of the Infrastructure and Operations Business Unit. The candidate should have at least 10 years of relevant leadership experience, including management of unionized staff. Responsibilities include providing policy recommendations and ensuring effective infrastructure management. A competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health and dental insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in infrastructure.
• Minimum of 10 years managing large, unionized organizations.
• Experience in asset management planning, budgeting, financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Infrastructure and Operations Business Unit.
• Oversee 200 employees delivering infrastructure services.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders and monitor budgets.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Managing Director – Infrastructure & Operations and City Engineer (Permanent Full‑Time)

The City of North Bay is seeking a Managing Director – Infrastructure & Operations and City Engineer to lead the Infrastructure and Operations Business Unit. The role reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and will be part of the Executive Leadership Team.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership and direction to all departments within the Infrastructure and Operations Business Unit.
• Oversee approximately 200 union and non‑union employees to deliver key operational and capital infrastructure services.
• Provide policy recommendations on operational matters, ensure legislative compliance, monitor budgets and report on performance and capital project progress.
• Ensure community infrastructure is effectively operated, maintained and renewed in a cost‑effective manner to achieve long‑term service objectives.
• Foster relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to meet community needs and contribute to the community’s development.

Key Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with 10+ years progressive leadership experience.
• Minimum 10 years of senior‑level experience managing large, unionized and diversified public or private sector organizations, with at least 5 years managing infrastructure services.
• Demonstrated experience in asset management planning, budgeting, financial reporting and procurement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the Municipal Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Construction Act and Asset Management Planning.
• Working knowledge of labour relations principles and collective agreement administration.
• Strategic thinking in a political and community service environment.
• Leadership skills with proven ability to lead, mentor and promote a culture of customer service excellence.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage work demands.
• Ability to build cohesive and motivated staff teams and maintain internal and external alliances and partnerships.
• Ability to align department and business unit programs and services with corporate objectives and initiatives.
• Ability to allocate budgets, time and human resources to support the achievement of Department, Business Unit and Corporate Objectives.
• Collaborative across business units to meet City’s goals and objectives.
• Advanced analytical, interpersonal, leadership, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Advanced written and oral communication, report writing and presentation skills.
• Project/Program Management, Risk Management, Negotiation and Asset Management skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of current and emerging trends and best practices related to community infrastructure.
• Computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite and other systems and software applications.
• Availability to attend meetings or work outside normal hours per week effectively dealing with the media.

The 2026 annual salary range for this position is $163,857–$204,808. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, life, long‑term disability and AD&D insurance. The City is an OMERS employer.

Qualified individuals interested in being considered for this position are requested to submit a resume and covering letter in one PDF document, no later than 11:59 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2026. Please identify Posting ID: 26E‑10 in the subject line. Email applications to [e-mail].

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City’s Accessibility Policy. We encourage applicants to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

An Equal Opportunity Employer