- Lead the engineering vision behind one of Alberta’s fastest-growing communities
- Earn $140,000-$150,000 plus an exceptional pension, comprehensive benefits, generous time off, and professional development support
- Shape major infrastructure projects, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and leave a lasting impact on the future of Chestermere
Located just east of Calgary, the City of Chestermere is one of Alberta’s fastest-growing municipalities, known for our vibrant lakeside lifestyle, strong sense of community, and forward-thinking approach to growth. Originally established as a summer village before becoming a city in 2015, Chestermere has evolved into a thriving destination where residents enjoy the perfect balance of urban amenities and small-town charm.
Joining the City of Chestermere means becoming part of a collaborative and community-focused organization where your work will have a visible and lasting impact on the lives of residents while helping to guide the future of one of Alberta’s most exciting growth communities.
For more information, please visit our website: thecityofchestermere.ca/
The City of Chestermere is looking for a full-time Manager, Engineering based in Chestermere, Alberta.
Reporting to the Director, Community Growth and Infrastructure, the Manager, Engineering provides strategic vision, professional engineering leadership, and senior operational management across Development Engineering, Capital Projects, and Asset Services. This role is responsible for overseeing multidisciplinary teams, supporting municipal growth and infrastructure delivery, and serving as a Responsible Member under the City’s APEGA Permit to Practice.
More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams across Development Engineering, Capital Projects, and Asset Management
- Providing professional engineering oversight as a Responsible Member under the City’s APEGA Permit to Practice
- Overseeing the review and approval of engineering plans, technical submissions, and infrastructure designs for development projects
- Managing development engineering processes, agreements, performance securities, and subdivision servicing requirements
- Directing the planning, procurement, delivery, and close-out of municipal capital infrastructure projects
- Establishing and maintaining project management frameworks, governance standards, and best practices
- Overseeing the City’s asset management program, including lifecycle planning, condition assessments, and renewal strategies
- Providing strategic leadership for GIS services, data governance, and infrastructure analytics
- Developing and managing departmental operating and capital budgets, forecasts, and funding opportunities
- Identifying and mitigating technical, financial, regulatory, and operational risks across engineering functions
- Preparing reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership, Council, and external stakeholders
- Building collaborative relationships with developers, consultants, utility providers, regulators, and community partners
To qualify, you will need a post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering, along with active registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing with APEGA and eligibility to serve as a Responsible Member under an APEGA Permit to Practice. A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in municipal engineering, land development, infrastructure delivery, or a related field, including 5 years in a senior supervisory or management role, will also be essential.
Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:
- PMP (Project Management Professional) designation or equivalent project management experience
- Experience overseeing development engineering reviews, capital project delivery, and asset management programs within a municipal environment
- Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams, contracts, and operating and capital budgets
- Familiarity with asset management systems, lifecycle planning, and Alberta asset management regulations
- Experience with ESRI ArcGIS, GIS platforms, and spatial data management
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar engineering design software
As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong leadership, communication, mentorship, stakeholder engagement, and report-writing skills. You will be capable of leading diverse technical teams and effectively communicating complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences. You are patient, collaborative, and solution-oriented, with strong political awareness and the ability to bring together differing perspectives. Your interpersonal skills enable you to foster a positive, inclusive, and productive team environment.
This is a unique opportunity for a well-rounded municipal engineering leader who can successfully bridge development engineering, capital project delivery, and asset management while guiding a growing team through an exciting period of organizational growth. The City is looking for a technically strong and people-focused professional who can provide strategic direction, build strong relationships, and help shape the future infrastructure.
Compensation based on skills and experience is a competitive annual salary of $140,000 - $150,000, and a host of excellent benefits including:
- Extended health, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)
- Life and disability insurance
- Health Benefit Spending Account
- Starting vacation entitlement of approximately four weeks
- Personal days earned monthly
- Optional earned days off program, with the ability to work additional hours and take every second Friday or Monday off
- Professional development support, including access to training funds and support for continuing education and accreditation requirements
- Relocation assistance considered for eligible candidates
- Employee appreciation events, long-service awards, team lunches, holiday celebrations, and social activities
- A collaborative management culture within a growing municipality and community-focused division
If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!
