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The City of Mississauga is a vibrant, modern city known for its high-quality lifestyle, excellent programs, services, and leisure options. It attracts people globally with its welcoming atmosphere and serves as a key economic center, drawing international talent and investment with over 90,000 businesses and 72 Fortune 500 Headquarters. The city’s diverse culture fuels its role as an international hub. Mississauga offers a naturally enriching lifestyle with over 520 parks and woodlands, and celebrates local heritage, arts, and culture. The city's strong vision, "can do" spirit, and commitment to excellence drive its economic prosperity and embrace of new technologies and innovations.

Reporting to the Director of Building and Chief Building Official, the Executive Manager of Development Engineering and Construction provides visionary leadership to a dynamic team of section managers and professional staff. This role is instrumental in guiding the strategic direction and operational excellence of the Development Engineering and Construction division. As a senior leader, the Executive Manager ensures that engineering services, policies, and standards evolve in step with the City's rapid urban development. The successful candidate will bring a balance of strategic foresight and operational agility, supporting complex development and infrastructure approval processes in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include overseeing municipal engineering design and approvals, negotiating development-related agreements, ensuring compliance with regulatory and fiscal standards, and supporting the Department’s long-term goals and continuous improvement efforts. The Executive Manager will also serve as a key liaison to Council, community stakeholders, and other government agencies, representing the City in a variety of public and internal forums.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience. With over seven years of progressive leadership in municipal development, engineering, or construction—ideally in the public sector—they will bring a proven track record of inspiring teams, driving continuous improvement, and applying Lean principles. The role requires strong knowledge of urban planning processes, municipal servicing, and relevant legislation such as the Planning and Municipal Acts. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret complex technical documents and convey information clearly to a variety of audiences. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with political acuity and a collaborative approach, capable of building strong relationships with stakeholders and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

To Apply

For more information, please contact Diana Rucchin of Odgers or submit your resume and letter of interest online to https://en-careers.odgers.com/en-ca/job/30215/ by August 14, 2025.

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

City of Mississauga is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and City of Mississauga throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.