Director of Engineering, Works & Utilty

Town of Quispamsis

Director of Engineering, Works & Utilty

The Opportunity 
The Director of Engineering, Works and Utility will report to the Chief Administrative Officer and will  have the opportunity to help shape the future of the Town and the infrastructure required to support it. As  a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Director provides strategic leadership, management and  technical direction for the Engineering, Works and Utility departments, ensuring alignment with the  Town’s strategies and goals as well as municipal bylaws, plans and policies.  In this role, the successful individual will be expected to collaborate with other departments to achieve  overall municipal goals and strategies, through membership on a strong, collaborative team that is focused  on bringing plans to action and meeting our mission of providing community-focused service excellence  and a forward-thinking commitment to sustainable growth, responsible governance and engaged  residents. 

This position will attend and participate in various meetings, including Department, Executive Leadership  Team, and Council, to promote and nurture a positive workplace culture centered on teamwork,  innovation, and leadership. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Demonstrate a commitment to capacity building through leading, supporting, mentoring  and coaching members of the Engineering, Works and Utility Departments. 
• Meet regularly with staff in the Engineering Department to provide technical direction,  policy clarification and budget resource allocation to assist the team in delivering on  operational and capital programs, including roads, streets, traffic, stormwater  management and subdivision development. 
• Work proactively and collaboratively to ensure the members of the Works Department  have sufficient resources, support and direction to ensure efficient delivery of seasonal  and daily operational services such as snow removal, salting and sanding, stormwater  management, and asphalt surface repairs. 
• Discuss technical and legislative issues regularly with members of the Utilities  Department to ensure that standards for water quality are met, that wastewater is  effectively managed and that capital improvements are planned and executed. 
• Champion the implementation of a comprehensive Asset Management Plan in accordance  with the existing asset management strategy. 
• Contribute to various other town plans and strategies, including the Active Transportation  Plan, Community Strategy Plan, Municipal Development Plan and Recreation Master  Plan. 
• Communicate technical data effectively to Council, administration and the public. 
• Oversee and support the development of departmental operating and capital budgets. 
• Fiscal review through a regular review of budget expenditure in the operations and  capital programs, approval of invoices, contracts etc. 
• Provide expertise and guidance to the Chief Administrative Officer and Council on the town’s engineering priorities and financial feasibility. 
• Identify and apply for relevant grant funding from various levels of government or  agencies. 
• Communicate with and respond to inquiries from the public that may have escalated  beyond frontline staff. 

Qualifications 

• Graduate from University Civil Engineering program 
• Professional Engineering Designation 
• Minimum 10 years progressive professional engineering experience 
• Specific engineering experience in a municipal setting, public works and water and  wastewater utilities operations, public administration and/or municipal asset management 
• Demonstrated executive leadership skills 
• Experience in legislative environment 
• Strong oral and written communication skills 

The ideal candidate 

A results-driven engineer, who has strategic vision, coupled with experience executing various  infrastructure projects. Demonstrated project management experience relating to water, sewer,  transportation and infrastructure to highlight your ability to complete such tasks efficiently and  within budget. 

A confident public works professional who can provide technical guidance and leadership  mentoring to those who work with you internally with the goal of developing future leaders to  deliver a legacy of long-term sustainability. 

A collaborative leader, with well-developed communications skills, allowing you to build strong  relationships with various external partners including government representatives, consultants,  and community members. 

A strategic leader with the ability to assess both short and long term operational and capital  needs, and to develop long range objectives and capital improvement plans that address the  future needs of the community. This individual ensures that strategic financial planning and  budgeting are aligned with capital projects. 

A collaborative professional who fosters coordination across departments to integrate best  engineering practises into capital projects, with the goal of delivering the highest level of service  to community residents. 

The town’s strategic priorities 

• Infrastructure Management 
• Commitment to Community 
• Economic Development 
• Capacity Building 

Work with Us
As a full-time, permanent employee with The Town of Quispamsis, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Flexibility in scheduling with a 4-day compressed work week option 
• Health and dental benefits 
• Enrollment into our defined benefit pension plan with no waiting period 
• Subsidized fitness plan 

Salary 
Pay Band 80 $110,600 - $138,250 

Applications 
Applications will only be accepted through our online application system until August 23rd 2026, at 5:30pm. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to: 

Human Resources Department 
Quispamsis 
Competition number: 2026-12 

When applying online, please submit your cover letter and resume together as one document. 
Click here to apply online 

Quispamsis is an equal opportunity employer. Only those applicants being considered further  will be contacted.