Posted 4 months ago
Manager, Engineering (Transportation and Drainage)
@ Municipality of North Cowichan
North Cowichan, British Columbia
Overview
The Municipality of North Cowichan is hiring a Manager, Engineering (Transportation and Drainage) to plan and deliver road, active transportation and drainage infrastructure projects. The role manages assigned staff and supports the Infrastructure Design and Construction section and Operations. The posting states full-time employment with competitive pay and benefits, and recruitment is handled through Harbour West Consulting.
Pay:
$121,610–$132,886 a year
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver road, active transportation and drainage infrastructure projects
- Review asset condition, capacity and operational data to guide renewal strategies
- Review land development application referrals
- Respond to technical inquiries and service requests
- Manage and supervise assigned staff
Requirements summary:
- Professional Engineer designation
- Strong technical and engineering analysis skills
- Experience with infrastructure planning and project delivery
- Supervisory or management experience
- Strong work ethic and solutions-oriented approach
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-10
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Engineering |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer |
| Fields of study | Engineering |
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Municipality of North Cowichan
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Organizational Profile
The Municipality of North Cowichan is in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on the southern coast of Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria, and offers a unique blend of coastal beauty, vibrant communities, and deep cultural roots. With 40 kilometres of oceanfront and spanning 195 square kilometres, the municipality is ideally situated between the Salish Sea, rolling forests, and neighbouring urban and rural centres.
North Cowichan is one of the most inclusive and environmentally conscious municipalities. Home to the communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and several others, each with its own charm, identity, and quality of life. The area offers a mix of heritage, innovation, and natural beauty that supports both work-life balance and professional growth. Home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational activities, the Municipality provides a stable and varied work environment, competitive pay and benefits, and is ideally situated on Southern Vancouver Island.
The Municipality of North Cowichan sits on the traditional territories of the Quw'utsun First Nation, which includes the Cowichan Tribes, the Halalt First Nation, the Lyackson First Nation, the Penelakut Tribe, and the Stz'uminus First Nation. North Cowichan also sits on the traditional, territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.
About the Role
This is an exceptional opportunity for a technically strong, solutions-oriented Professional Engineer with strong work ethics and a passion for to delivering sustainable infrastructure, effective project delivery, and responsive municipal services. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Engineering (Transportation + Drainage), the Manager, Engineering (Transportation + Drainage) is responsible for the planning and delivery of road, active transportation, and drainage infrastructure projects and related services. The role provides for the short-, medium-, and long-term planning, design, renewal, and delivery of the Municipality's road, active transportation, and drainage/flood protection infrastructure, while supporting both the Infrastructure Design and Construction section and the Operations department in the operation and maintenance of all transportation and drainage-related assets.
The Manager reviews and interprets asset condition and capacity data, operational performance, modelling, technical analysis, and field-based insights to inform renewal and rehabilitation strategies, asset replacement and upgrade plans, and design of capital projects. The role reviews land development application referrals and responds to a variety of technical inquiries and service requests from internal and external groups.
The position manages assigned staJ, fostering eJective, accountable, and high-quality service delivery while ensuring decisions are based on sound engineering analysis, consistency, equity, and the Municipality's strategic priorities.
Contact Details
Should you be interested in learning more about this unique opportunity with the Municipality of North Cowichan, please contact Harbour West Consulting at 604-998-4032 or forward your resume and letter of introduction in confidence to [email protected].
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