Public Works Manager

Lanarkhighlands; Eastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 113,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

OMERS pension

Job summary

The Township of Lanark Highlands is seeking a qualified Public Works Manager to lead the Public Works Department, reporting to the CAO. This full-time role oversees road maintenance, construction, and waste management, with emphasis on GIS and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates hold post-secondary education and a Certified Eng Tech/Technologist or equivalent, with at least three years of management experience in a municipal context. Strong leadership and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education required; engineering tech/technologist preferred.
• Certified Eng Tech/Tech or equivalent, plus municipal management experience.
• Minimum of three years of management experience, preferably in a municipal setting.
• Experience with road maintenance, construction and design, GPS for PSAB, budgeting, and policy development.
• Knowledge of GIS and waste management operations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage all road-related functions and waste management operations.
• Oversee human, material, and financial resources of Public Works.
• Prepare staff reports, tender documents, and budgets; develop policies.
• Produce written reports and ensure compliance with regulations and GIS use.

Skills

Road maintenance

Tender docs

Budgeting

Policy development

GIS knowledge

Leadership

Public works

Education

Post-secondary education

Certified Eng Tech/Tech

Tools

GIS

GPS

Asset management software

Job description

PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER (Job Posting #2026-17)

Salary Range (2026): $54.36 - $63.94 per hour ($113,068 - $132,995 per annum), based on experience

The Township of Lanark Highlands is seeking a qualified, experienced and motivated municipal manager to assume the full-time position of Manager of Public Works. Reporting to the CAO, this position manages all road-related functions and waste management operations, including the human, material and financial resources of the Public Works Department.

The ideal candidate will have acquired related post-secondary education and be a Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist, or equivalent, with a minimum of three years of management experience (preferably in a municipal setting). Candidates with a Certified Road Supervisor designation, combined with a demonstrated commitment to continuing education in public works and asset management, together with relevant experience, will also be considered. The candidate's specific experience should include road maintenance, construction, and design (preferably in a rural environment); producing tender documents/contracts; working with GPS units for current PSAB requirements; preparing written reports (e.g., staff reports); budgeting; and policy development. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills, strong leadership abilities, an understanding of applicable legislation, and a working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are necessary to succeed in this management role. In addition, knowledge of waste management operations, facilities, household hazardous waste and associatedregulations are required.

The Township of Lanark Highlands strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment.

If contacted for an employment opportunity, please let us know if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.

The Township offers competitive remuneration, a benefits package, and an OMERS pension.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer, adhering to the rules and regulations outlined in the Human Rights Code. Artificial Intelligence is not used in the recruitment process.

Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine employment qualifications. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the CAO at [e-mail].

75 George Street, PO Box 340
Lanark, ON K0G 1K0