Director of Engineering and Public Works

Career Opportunity

Director of Engineering and Public Works

The Village of Radium Hot Springs seeks an experienced Director of Engineering and Public Works who can manage municipal capital projects and lead, develop, and mentor the Public Works Team into the future.

Radium is a fast-growing BC Resort Municipality with close access to skiing, trails, golf, hot springs, the Columbia River, Kootenay National Park, and the BC backcountry. 

The ideal candidate will hold Applied Science Technologist or Professional Engineering Certification in British Columbia (or the ability to obtain registration) with a track record of success and organizational and cultural improvement in progressively senior roles.

In return the Village offers a competitive salary ($110,000 to $125,000 annual range, depending on experience), comprehensive benefits including a defined benefit pension (BC’s Municipal Pension Plan), and superior work-life combination. 

As a key member of the senior management team, and reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will oversee capital projects and manage the Village’s public works department (seven staff and some contractor management), including its water and sewer utilities, roads, parks, fleet, and facilities. You will provide guidance and strategic advice within the organization and be accountable for effective administration of the public works department of the Village including: staff management and oversight, budget development, project management including design/design review and tendering, reporting, WorkSafeBC requirements, and Development Services department support including review of development proposals. 

Desired knowledge includes:

• Excellent ability to manage and motivate staff
• Excellent understanding of municipal budgets and budget administration
• Excellent organizational and time management skills – able to work alone
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must be able to track budgets and projects electronically
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact with people in a professional manner
• Ability to read blueprints, engineering plans, drawings, and sketches
• Demonstrated project management ability
• Experience creating and implementing policies and procedures

• Excellent understanding of municipal infrastructure and maintenance requirements and asset management

  Personality is key! If you are a team builder and creator of strong workplace culture whose project management skills and leadership abilities match your personality you may be the person we’re looking for!