This opportunity is simple: we're inviting you to bring your skill and talent to our organization through the role of Manager of Engineering Services!

We're looking for a dynamic person ready to contribute to our vision of being a community of communities where all people belong. We're excited about this role and the opportunity it presents for the successful applicant, our organization and our community.

The Manager of Engineering Services will provide leadership and strategic advice in the areas of infrastructure, engineering, capital asset management, municipal water distribution & treatment, wastewater collection & treatment, drainage systems and street/sidewalk maintenance.

Statement of Intent: Our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce representative of the communities we serve at all job levels. We encourage applications from Indigenous People, Persons of African Descent, Black/African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons, Persons Living with Disabilities, Gender Diverse Persons and members of other historically excluded communities. While we recognize the inherent difficulty of doing so, members of equity seeking communities are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter or your resume.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support and facilitate the Municipality’s Capital Program for wastewater collection and water distribution systems, roads, stormwater, sidewalks, trails, facilities and building infrastructure, including;
  • Budgetary planning, procurement, preparation of tender specifications and engineering drawings, contract awards, construction administration and related Council reporting.
  • Project management.
  • Development of engineering plans and tender specifications for capital projects.
  • Develop asset management plans and long-term budget forecast.
• Administer Operating Program for EPW’s Infrastructure, including;
  • Leading a team of unionized staff, providing coaching, work/training plan development and performance management.
  • Facilitate the Municipality’s Road & Sidewalk, Building and Facilities maintenance programs.
• Provide technical and engineering advice relating to projects/operations to Municipal Council and Committee of the Whole.
• Provide engineering advice and recommendations to internal Municipal departments.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

• B.Sc or M.Sc Engineering (Civil or Environmental discipline preferred).
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with Engineers NS.
• 5 years of experience related to municipal engineering and infrastructure is required.
• Experience in municipal government setting would be considered an asset.
• Experience with project management and procurement would be considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience in construction project management.
• Experience with engineering design.
• Experience motivating, coaching and developing team members.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Superior organizational, analytical, research, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.