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General Manager, Engineering & Public Works

$225.07k - $239.44k per year

City of Nanaimo


General Manager, Engineering & Public Works


A vibrant city with the warmth of a small town, the City of Nanaimo is one of the fastest growing, livable urban hubs on Vancouver Island. Situated between the mountains and the ocean on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is a short ferry trip away from Vancouver and a gateway to the Gulf Islands. The City is home to a wide array of cultural, academic, sports and recreational amenities, and provides a wonderful quality of life and access to opportunity for residents. With an award-winning Official Community Plan, Nanaimo envisions a future where the pressures of growth are managed carefully to protect its unique treasures.

Due to a planned retirement, the City is now seeking an experienced, community-oriented General Manager of Engineering & Public Works who can help steward the City through its ongoing growth and development. The General Manager oversees a large team of diverse professionals and sits as a core member of the City's leadership team, working in collaboration to achieve Council's vision. Externally, the GM will work with various levels of government, external agencies, and the community to deliver projects, programs and services that contribute to the enhanced livability and prosperity of the City and the region.

As the ideal candidate, you are:
  • A great communicator who can articulate complex technical information into accessible language for a variety of audiences.
  • A leader who inspires and empowers a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring a high level of customer service and accountability.
  • A team player who aligns shared objectives and contributes to unified solutions to meet Council priorities.
  • An excellent problem solver with strong analytical, financial and strategic capacity to address complex challenges.
  • Customer-centric, and have cultivated a responsive, service-minded ethos on your teams.
  • A dedicated community builder who is committed to enhancing the quality of life, resilience and livability of a community .
The targeted salary range for this position is $225,072 – $239,438 annually, supplemented by a competitive total rewards package.

If this is the next step in your professional career, please visit our website and submit your application to  Allison Rzen and  Maggie Ow at 
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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