Leader, Stormwater Network

Meridia Recruitment is pleased to partner with the City of Calgary in the recruitment of a Leader, Stormwater Network. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the evolution of Calgary’s stormwater network by leading complex, city‑shaping infrastructure projects that leave a lasting impact on residents and future generations.


Reporting to the Manager of Stormwater Infrastructure Delivery, the Leader, Stormwater Network will provide strategic and technical leadership for the planning, design, and delivery of Calgary’s stormwater conveyance system. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical professionals responsible for delivering linear stormwater capital projects, including stormwater pipelines, storm ponds, wetlands, drainage systems, and flood‑mitigation infrastructure. As a key member of the leadership team, you will foster a culture of safety, innovation, and collaboration while ensuring infrastructure is delivered efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with corporate priorities.



Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & People Management: Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of technical and professional staff; oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management; foster a culture of safety, innovation, and collaboration.
• Capital Project Delivery: Provide engineering expertise and technical oversight for stormwater linear capital projects, including pipelines, tunnels, storm ponds, wetlands, drainage systems and flood‑mitigation infrastructure; guide projects from concept development through feasibility, planning, design, approvals, estimating, tendering, contract administration, construction management, inspection and commissioning; ensure all projects are delivered on time, on budget and in compliance with regulatory, safety and performance requirements.
• Strategic Direction & Corporate Alignment: Support the development of long‑term strategic plans for stormwater conveyance infrastructure and ensure alignment with corporate priorities, asset management principles and regulatory requirements; participate in multi‑year capital planning and provide input to the section’s annual operating budget; support the development of business processes that enhance consistency and efficiency.
• Governance, Standards & Continuous Improvement: Act as a technical authority for stormwater conveyance systems within the corporation; maintain and enhance engineering standards, project management practices, quality assurance processes and reporting structures to support consistent project delivery; promote innovation and continuous improvement in design approaches, asset management, risk management and construction practices.
• Collaboration, Communications & Industry Partnerships: Collaborate with internal and external partners, developers, regulators, consultants and contractors to ensure stormwater infrastructure functions safely, reliably and sustainably; support proactive communication with partners and stakeholders to effectively manage issues, risks and expectations.

Qualifications/Skills

• A degree in Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant professional engineering experience obtained after achieving P.Eng. designation.
• Must be currently licensed with APEGA as a Professional Engineer with practicing status or be eligible to obtain practicing status by the first day of work.
• A degree in Civil or Environmental Systems Engineering is preferred.
• In‑depth knowledge and experience with stormwater or municipal linear infrastructure design, construction, and asset management.
• Demonstrated experience delivering capital infrastructure programs or major engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of stormwater hydraulics, pipeline systems, drainage systems, and regulatory frameworks.
• Formal leadership or supervisory experience is considered an asset.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and experience with project‑tracking software are considered assets.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

What is Offered to Staff

• Rate of Pay: $148,900 – $186,100 per annum
• Hours of Work: This is a non-union position that works Monday-Friday 35 hours per week.
• Benefits: The City of Calgary offers full-time staff a comprehensive benefit package to you and your family, which includes dental, extended health, prescription drugs, vision care, life and disability insurance and paramedical coverage; Employee & Family Assistance Program; Health & Wellness Program, with access and reimbursement to City facilities and/or discounts to facilities, plus a defined benefits pension LAPP with a fixed income when you retire. 
• Employee Transit Pass: A taxable benefit to encourage ridership and advance the climate strategy
• Employee Development

The City of Calgary is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented.

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share the values of the City and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in the community. They support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits.

If you have questions about this opportunity, contact Rick Neima, Senior Consultant at View phone number on meridiarecruitment.ca or View email address on meridiarecruitment.ca. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.