Manager of Engineering

Manager of Engineering

The Town of Smithers is seeking a strategic and collaborative individual to oversee municipal infrastructure, asset management, and lead engineering staff. This is a full-time, exempt position.

About Smithers
Surrounded by mountain ranges and beautiful lakes and rivers, Smithers is a northern gem. The town has a population of around 5,400 and is a service hub for the surrounding region comprised of approximately 15,000 people.

Residents enjoy four seasons of recreational activities; including a ski hill within half an hour of town, world-class fishing, backcountry and cross-country skiing, hunting, golfing and alpine trails for hiking and horseback riding, along with a lively music scene, boutique shopping, an art gallery and museum, an aquatic centre, and numerous family-friendly activities.

Why work for the Town of Smithers?
You are passionate about shaping the community you call home. Smithers is small but mighty and we strive to make our community a great place to live, work, and play.

The Town offers an excellent fully employer-paid benefits package, municipal pension plan contributions, Medical Travel Plan, and 3 weeks (15 days) of paid vacation for the first year worked.

About this opportunity
The Manager of Engineering plays a key role in shaping the infrastructure that supports the Town of Smithers. This position leads engineering staff and collaborates with consultants, contractors, and community partners to deliver meaningful capital projects, steward municipal assets, and help build a resilient, sustainable future. We welcome candidates with a range of engineering, infrastructure, project management, or municipal experience who are excited to lead, collaborate, and grow with our organization.

This position offers a competitive salary of $91,890 - $102,100 (commensurate with experience).

Essential Qualifications Include:

• Education in Civil or Municipal Engineering or a related field.

• Certification with a related professional association such as the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia or the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia (preferred).
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in municipal engineering, infrastructure planning, or asset management.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Further information, including a complete job description, is available on the Town of Smithers website at .

Candidates may be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills, qualifications, and abilities.

If you are interested in this exciting career opportunity with the Town of Smithers, please submit your cover letter and resume with three professional references, no later than 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 26 , to:

Human Resources
Competition #26-15
Town of Smithers
Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street
OR: View email address on civicjobs.ca

The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Town of Smithers is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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