25-057e - Manager of Infrastructure Planning Full Time

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The City of Port Coquitlam has an exciting opportunity in its Engineering & Public Works Department. Reporting to the Senior Manager Engineering the Manager of Infrastructure Planning is responsible for the leadership and management of Infrastructure Planning for the City. The position supervises staff develops and administers bylaws applicable to the Engineering & Public Works Department and is responsible for the development and analysis of the Citys infrastructure models. The Manager of Infrastructure Planning is responsible for short and longterm planning for municipal infrastructure including drainage water and sewer and is also responsible for the Citys GIS system and asset management plans. The position manages the review and approval process for various Engineering and Public Works Division related permits develops and administers applicable bylaws prepares engineering and administrative reports attends meetings of Council and assists the Senior Manager Engineering in planning and implementing departmental policies and procedures.

Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Leads directs and manages the activities of Infrastructure Planning evaluates and sets priorities assigns responsibilities plans programs and objectives and determines staffing requirements.
• Plans assigns supervises and checks the work of engineering subordinate staff and consultants in the development of two to three year and longterm plans for drainage water sewer GIS systems and environmental projects.
• Develops and administers bylaws applicable to the Engineering & Public Works Department and is responsible for the development and analysis of the Citys infrastructure models.
• Develops prepares and monitors operating budgets in accordance to Council policy and under the general direction of the Senior Manager Engineering.
• Prepares engineering and administrative reports and cost estimates for projects and programs and presents findings to a variety of audiences including senior management Mayor and Council.
• Provides information and assistance to contractors consultants business officials and the public on matters related to the division and/or the Citys infrastructure.
• Attends meetings of Council Committees boards and groups on matters related to the work
• Acts as the technical knowledge expert providing guidance and leadership to all City Departments related to infrastructure planning.
• Performs related work as assigned.

The successful candidate for this position will have:

• University Degree in Civil Engineering plus ten 10 years recent related municipal and infrastructure engineering experience in an increasingly responsible management capacity or an equivalent combination of education training and experience
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of British Columbia is a major asset
• A valid British Columbias Drivers License
• Thorough knowledge of municipal/civil engineering principles administrative practices and techniques as applied to infrastructure planning and asset management.
• Thorough knowledge of the legislation policies rules regulations and bylaws applicable to work performed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff officials municipal provincial business and union officials and representatives and the general public.
• Ability to utilize and manipulate engineering infrastructure models for the analysis of infrastructures.
• Ability to manage and monitor budgets.
• Business acumen and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts influence interested parties and build consensus.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with the ability to make public presentations and prepare recommendations and reports and to explain complex technical and nontechnical issues to interested parties.

Why should you consider working for us

• A salary range of $145042 to $ rate of pay)
• We have a positive attitude about the work we perform
• We care deeply about our community
• Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact
• We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed
• We are a living wage employer

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online by May 5 2025 at quoting competition number 25057e.

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

To be considered for this position all certifications and licenses need to be uploaded with your resume and cover letter.

The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.