Manager of Engineering

Job Description

Position Overview:
Reporting to the General Manager of Municipal Infrastructure, the Manager of Engineering oversees the engineering services function at the Town of Canmore (“Town”). This involves leading and managing the Engineering team and providing professional engineering leadership, strategic planning, and technical expertise to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of municipal infrastructure. The Manager of Engineering ensures effective delivery of engineering services that align with municipal goals and that comply with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, and provides technical guidance on the design, construction, and development of capital projects. The Manager is responsible for developing the departmental business plans, managing the budget, and engaging with Council, external agencies, and the public to support informed decision-making.
Core Accountabilities:
• Leads the Town of Canmore culture to attract, retain and motivate employees who achieve results by focusing on:
o Open, Honest Conversations
o Developmental Orientation
o Discernment
o Collaboration
o Appreciation
• Actively commits to creating an equitable, discrimination free workplace by raising issues of diversity and inequity, and having the courage to the have difficult conversations needed
to move the organization and community toward systemic change
• Has working knowledge of Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the links to municipal service delivery
• Leads, mentors, and supervises engineers, technologists, technicians, and members-in-training within Engineering Services, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and
professional development.
• Leads the Town’s culture through conversation, team meetings and developmental sessions
• Spends time developing staff, making people the highest priority
• Has conversations with staff in a timely manner and addresses performance issues head on and in a supportive and developmental way
• Attends and participates in Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meetings, taking responsibility for sharing information with your business unit in a meaningful way
• Maintains a high degree of personal integrity and commitment by being a role model for the Town of Canmore core values; identifying when things are out of alignment and acting
as an agent for positive change
• Takes a proactive, consultative approach in working on interdepartmental initiatives. Ensures the right people are at the table at the right time when making decisions
• Provides sound, unbiased advice, recommendations, and guidance
• Understands the workings, structure and culture of the Town of Canmore and achieves results in a highly public and political environment
• Maintains the trust and confidence of elected officials and the Canmore public
• Serves as a technical advisor to Town Council, preparing and presenting reports, policy recommendations, and infrastructure plans
• Effectively manages resources (human, physical, financial, information) to achieve results that are aligned with the Town’s organizational goals and objectives
• Aligns resources with service delivery innovations (both cost efficiencies and revenue generation)
• Ensures compliance with APEGA regulations and updates and maintains the Professional Practice Management Plan for the organization.
• Provides guidance on transportation planning, infrastructure maintenance, and new development approvals.
• Possesses strong verbal, written and presentation skills demonstrating a clear, concise, and respectful style
• Articulates and influences through communication in a way that facilitates alignment across diverse groups with varying priorities and agendas

How to Apply: To apply, please combine your cover letter and resume into a single document (PDF or Word) and click on the “APPLY NOW” link below. To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following:
1. Why do you want to be Manager of Engineering for the Town of Canmore? Why Canmore?
2. What interpersonal and leadership skills do you have that would make you a great addition to our team?
3. Your level of familiarity with the Town’s Engineering Projects?