Engineering Project Manager - FT Temp
Job Description
Why work for the Town of Canmore? For starters, you can take great pride in our collaborative organization, its positive work culture and our amazing group of talented people who genuinely care about our community and accomplish outstanding work each and every day for its citizens. As a municipal government organization, the Town of Canmore exists to serve the community and visitors to Canmore. The organization is committed to supporting a triple bottom line sustainable future for all by promoting wellness and active living, being leaders in environmental stewardship, and ensuring the effective and efficient use of taxpayer dollars.
Position Overview:
The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of municipal infrastructure and capital projects, ensuring alignment with community needs, regulatory requirements, and strategic priorities. This role oversees all phases of project delivery—from feasibility and design through procurement, construction, and close-out—while managing budgets, schedules, and interest holders’ engagement. The Engineering Project Manager ensures compliance with municipal policies, engineering standards, and environmental regulations, and collaborates with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and the public to deliver projects that enhance municipal services and infrastructure. The role is also accountable for risk management, reporting, and continuous improvement in project delivery practices.
Core Accountabilities:
Capital Project Management
Lead the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out of municipal capital projects
Develops project charters, scopes, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies
Procures and manages consulting and construction services in accordance with municipal procurement policies and procedures
Administers contracts, including change orders, progress claims, and performance evaluations
Monitors project performance related to scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk
Coordinates resident engineering and construction inspection activities, as required
Completes project close-out processes, including deficiency resolution, financial reconciliation, documentation, reporting, and asset handover to operations
Planning, Design, and Asset Management
Supports master planning, capital planning, and asset management initiatives
Oversees or contributes to infrastructure condition assessments and asset prioritization
Coordinates the development of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design work in alignment with municipal planning documents, transportation plans, and engineering standards
Development Review and Construction Oversight
Reviews engineering drawings, reports, and technical submissions related to development and municipal infrastructure projects
Ensures submissions comply with municipal design standards, approved plans, and sound engineering practices
Coordinates or performs inspections to ensure construction aligns with approved drawings, permits, and agreements
Reviews and responds to utility line assignments and servicing strategies associated with development applications
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
Acts as a key point of contact for consultants, contractors, developers, residents, and utility providers
Collaborates with other municipal departments to ensure integrated project delivery and service outcomes
Participates in public engagement activities, stakeholder meetings, and interdepartmental working groups as required
Health and Safety
Understands and fulfills the Worker responsibilities as outlined in the Town of Canmore Health & Safety Directive
Participates in the Town’s health & safety program and complies with all legislation, policies, directives, procedures, and Safe Work Practices relevant to the tasks being performed
Works in a manner that is safe and protects the health and safety of self and others
Refrains from causing or participating in harassment or violence
Reports injuries and incidents/concerns about unsafe or harmful worksites, acts, or conditions
Key Competencies
Professional Judgment & Accountability – Applies sound engineering and project management judgment in accordance with professional standards, legislation, and municipal policy; understands accountability for public safety, public funds, and the long‑term performance of municipal infrastructure
Technical & Analytical Thinking – Analyzes complex infrastructure and construction issues, evaluates alternatives, and develops practical, defensible solutions using appropriate engineering standards, data, risk analysis, and best practices
Project & Consultant Management – Plans, prioritizes, and delivers capital projects effectively from initiation through close‑out; manages consultants, contractors, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables to achieve approved scope, quality, and outcomes
Collaboration & Relationship Building – Builds effective working relationships with internal departments, consultants, contractors, developers, utility providers, regulators, and the public through trust, professionalism, and respect
Communication & Influence – Clearly communicates project and technical information to non‑technical audiences; prepares well‑reasoned recommendations and contributes effectively to reports, briefings, Council materials, and stakeholder or public engagement activities
Initiative & Continuous Improvement – Demonstrates initiative in identifying improvements to project delivery practices, standards, and service outcomes; seeks efficiencies and lessons learned while remaining current with evolving engineering, construction, and project management practices
Adaptability & Resilience – Maintains effectiveness when priorities shift, schedules change, risks emerge, or competing interests arise; responds constructively to feedback, conflict, and ambiguity in a dynamic municipal environment
Ethics, Respect & Workplace Conduct – Acts with integrity and accountability; contributes to a respectful, safe, and inclusive workplace and complies with all health, safety, and organizational policies and directives
Education, Experience & Certifications
Required
Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or Technologist from an accredited Canadian post-secondary program or equivalent
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) in good standing, licensed to practice in Alberta
Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License
Minimum of five (5) years for P. Eng or ten (10) years for C.E.T. of progressive experience in project management, construction, or infrastructure delivery
Proven experience in capital project delivery, financial management, budgeting, and expenditure tracking
Strong analytical, budgeting, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage conflict, navigate political environments, and balance competing priorities
Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and apply legal agreements and engineering and architectural plans and specifications
Ability to work effectively with organizations at all levels of government
Highly proficient in Microsoft 365
Preferred Qualifications/Assets
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification
Experience working within Alberta’s municipal legislative and regulatory environment
Experience writing grant funding applications and reporting
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS
Experience coordinating consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary stakeholders
Salary & Benefits:
Pay Range- $94,967.60 or $106,797.60 annually. Compensation will be based on the successful candidate’s related work experience and education
This is a full -time temporary position until March 31, 2028.
FT Temporary Benefits
Personal development & learning opportunities
Positive work culture
Work-Life Balance
Closing Date for Applications: This posting will remain open until filled.
How to Apply: To apply, please combine your cover letter and resume into a single document (PDF or Word) . To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following:
Why do you want to be Engineering Project Manager for the Town of Canmore? Why Canmore?
What interpersonal and leadership skills do you have that would make you a great addition to our team?
Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate will be required to submit all required certifications and documentation, including driver`s abstract and records checks. The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Town of Canmore is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ****** orientation, age, disability, marital status, family status, ancestry, place of origin, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
We believe diversity strengthens our organization, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected]
Job Details
Job Family
Exempt Professionals
Pay Type
Salary
Employment Indicator
Exempt Employee
Hiring Min Rate
94,894.80 CAD
Hiring Max Rate
100,828 CAD
902 7 Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 3K1, Canada
