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Director of Engineering

$165.12k - $181.45k per year

District of Squamish


The District of Squamish is located in the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). We offer gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh People who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.


Director of Engineering


Permanent Full-Time

The District of Squamish is seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as Director of Engineering, a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the General Manager of Community Services and Infrastructure, this senior leadership role is responsible for shaping the long-term vision, investment priorities, and stewardship of the District's infrastructure systems to support sustainable growth, community well-being, and organizational excellence.

Leading a high-performing team, the Director will provide strategic oversight of infrastructure planning, capital project delivery, transportation systems, and development servicing while fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across the department.

This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of Squamish through visionary leadership, strategic infrastructure investment, and a commitment to public service excellence.

What we’re looking for: The successful candidate will be a strategic and influential leader with a demonstrated ability to build relationships, navigate complex municipal and intergovernmental environments, align diverse interests, and advance initiatives that support the District's long-term vision and community priorities.

Who we are: The District of Squamish is a progressive and growing community. Our friendly, small-town setting, spectacular natural environment, thriving arts, culture and heritage scene and world-class recreational opportunities offer an incredible live-work-play lifestyle that few places can beat. 
We are a team of fun-loving yet highly dedicated and hardworking professionals who are committed to continuous learning, improvement, and excellence in service to our citizens - and so is our ideal candidate.

Our Vision: Our organization is a thriving community, serving the thriving community of Squamish.
Our Mission: We lead, facilitate and partner to ensure a liveable and sustainable Squamish.
Our Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Connection, Progress

Think you would be the perfect fit? Then come work with us at the District of Squamish! In addition to a competitive annual salary ($165,116.21 - $181,446.39), the District of Squamish also offers a comprehensive benefits package, one of Canada’s top pension plans – the Municipal Pension Plan, as well as a fortnight schedule (70 hours bi-weekly) which allows for an earned day off every second week .

We can’t wait to hear from you!A complete job advertisement can be viewed at:

If you have questions that aren’t answered there, please reach out to our friendly HR team at the contact email below.

Click the link below to apply. If you encounter any issues with the form, please submit your resume and qualifications by email to  View email address on civicjobs.ca (Quoting Competition #) To: #26-121 or submit your paper application to:

Human Resources
District of Squamish
37955 Second Avenue, P.O. Box 310, Squamish, B.C., V8B 0A3

Closing Date: November 26, 2026
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