Director of Engineering and Capital Planning

Iqaluit, NU
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$176,530.92 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week

Job summary

The Director of Engineering and Capital Planning leads municipal infrastructure planning, capital project delivery, and asset management initiatives. This role is responsible for managing departmental budgets, securing funding, and providing strategic leadership to technical and operational teams.

Job details

Director of Engineering and Capital Planning Opportunity Overview The City of Iqaluit is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Director of Engineering and Capital Planning to lead municipal infrastructure planning, capital project delivery, asset management, and long-term community development initiatives. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer - Infrastructure and Planning , this senior leadership role is responsible for advancing the City's capital investment priorities, securing project funding, overseeing major infrastructure projects, and providing leadership to technical and operational teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of Canada's northern communities. Compensation Snapshot Salary: $154,152.67 annually Hours of Work: 35 -hours per week Settlement Allowance: $22,378.25 annually Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Union Status: Excluded Key Responsibilities Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the City's multi-year capital infrastructure and capital spending programs. Identify funding opportunities, prepare funding applications, and manage reporting requirements for government funding programs. Direct capital project planning, procurement, contract administration, design review, and project execution activities. Develop and oversee departmental operating and capital budgets while monitoring expenditures and financial performance. Provide strategic leadership to departmental staff through coaching, workforce planning, performance management, and operational oversight. Ensure regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, public communications, and reporting to Council, government agencies, and community partners. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and eligible for, or registered with, NAPEG. Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in engineering, municipal infrastructure, public works, or capital project management. Experience overseeing infrastructure projects, budgets, procurement, and contract administration. Strong knowledge of municipal operations, asset management, funding programs, and regulatory compliance. Proven leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning abilities. Valid Driver's License required; PMP designation and Indigenous language skills are considered assets. Apply Today If you are an experienced engineering leader with a passion for infrastructure development, strategic planning, and community impact, we encourage you to apply. Join us in helping build the future of Canada's Arctic capital. As per Article 23 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, priority will be given to Nunavut Land Claim Beneficiaries who meet the criteria.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and be eligible for or registered with NAPEG. A minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in engineering, municipal infrastructure, or capital project management is required.