Water Facilities Department Manager (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 137,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Canada is seeking a Department Manager, Facilities for the Canada Water Business. You will lead a team of Group Leaders and partner with senior operations leadership to deliver, develop talent, and optimize resource planning across Canada.

The role emphasizes staff development, mentorship, and performance management to ensure high‑quality project delivery and collaboration with stakeholders in a dynamic, hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in design, construction, and project management of water and wastewater projects.
• P.Eng. registration or equivalent professional designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Group Leaders and oversee project workloads.
• Drive staff development, performance, and succession planning.
• Manage resources and budgets across Canada markets.
• Coordinate with Directors of Operations and market leaders to meet targets.
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the team.
• Ensure safe, high‑quality delivery and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

People Development

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Professional Engineering registration (P.Eng.)

Job description

Jacobs Canada is seeking a Department Manager, Facilities for the Canada Water Business. You will lead a team of Group Leaders and partner with senior operations leadership to deliver, develop talent, and optimize resource planning across Canada.

The role emphasizes staff development, mentorship, and performance management to ensure high‑quality project delivery and collaboration with stakeholders in a dynamic, hybrid work model.