#26-15 - Manager of Engineering

Exempt Job Vacancy

POSITION TITLE: Manager of Engineering

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week

SALARY: $91,890-$102,100 (commensurate with experience)

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.

For complete details of this position, please review the full Job Description.

PERKS AND BENEFITS: The Town of Smithers offers an excellent fully employer-paid benefits package, Municipal Pension Plan, Medical Travel Plan, and 3 weeks (15 days) of paid vacation for the first year worked.

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

Interested candidates may forward their application package, including cover letter and resume with three professional references, quoting Competition #26-15 no later than 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2026, to:

Human Resources

Competition #26-15

Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street

Smithers, BC V0J 2N0

Or: ***email_hidden***

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.