Director of Engineering
Job No:
88228
Location:
Courtenay, BC
- Exciting opportunity to use your technical aptitude and leadership skills in a challenging role!
- Competitive salary plus generous benefits in a municipal role
- Enjoy a work/life balance and the breath-taking Vancouver Island!
About The City of Courtenay
The City of Courtenay is situated on the east coast of central Vancouver Island, within the traditional lands of the K'ómoks First Nation. Courtenay is a culturally diverse community that offers supernatural beauty at its doorstep. The City (approximate population 25,000) is the urban and cultural hub of the larger community, the Comox Valley (approximate population 65,000). Serviced by the nearby international airport, Courtenay is easily accessed by land, sea, or air while offering all the benefits of island living!
The City is governed by a Mayor and six Councillors. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is responsible to Council for managing all City operations. The Engineering Services Department is one of eight departments reporting to the CAO and in that context, it is expected all senior staff members adopt and advance our Corporate Mission and Core Values.
A New Opportunity Awaits
The City of Courtenay is currently seeking a Director of Engineering Services to join our team in Courtenay, and in the beautiful Comox Valley.
In this role, you will be responsible for the medium and long-term viability of the City’s civil infrastructure networks (water, wastewater, transportation and flood protection). You will also oversee the planning, design, and construction of capital renewal, upgrade/new, and disposal projects pertaining to those civil infrastructure networks, plus that of the significant civic facilities, structures, parks, and trails.
As an integral member of the Senior Management Team, you will engage and mentor direct reports and represent The City of Courtenay with external stakeholders.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Managing the overall operations, budget planning, and expenditures of the department
- Acting as a technical liaison with local, provincial and federal governments and agencies
- Providing advice and support to the CAO and Council on City interests in shared or extra-municipal services affecting the City’s infrastructure networks, significant civic facilities, structures, parks, and trails
Our ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering from a recognized educational institution, and a Professional Engineer’s designation (PEng). You will also be a member in good standing with APEGBC and LGMA BC, and have substantial experience in civil engineering (specifically water, wastewater, transportation and flood protection), with considerable related experience at a management level in a local government setting.
This role is well suited to someone who has proven leadership skills and strong written and verbal communication skills. You will also need to have strong problem-solving skills and have the ability to easily adapt to change and shifting priorities.
You will also possess:
- Strong budget and contract management skills
- The ability to work collaboratively with other departments and partners
- The ability to mentor, develop teams, and succession plan
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- The ability to pass a criminal record check
- A valid Class 5 BC Driver's License
Most importantly, you will maintain a positive and professional manner at all times, and share our passion for helping Courtenay be the most livable City in British Columbia. If this sounds like you, please read on to see what a career with The City of Courtenay can offer you!
The Rewards
In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you'll receive a competitive base salary plus a generous benefits package including:
- Comprehensive health benefits plan - basic and extended medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, and LTD
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Cumulative sick leave
- Employee and family assistance plan
- Relocation assistance (for the right candidate)
Best of all, you also will enjoy all that Courtenay and Vancouver Island has to offer, be welcomed into a friendly community, and enjoy a real work/life balance!
If you're as innovative and dedicated as we are, don't miss this exciting opportunity to use your experience to take your career to the new heights - join The City of Courtenay today!