Manager of Engineering, Development and Servicing

EXEMPT - Regular Full-Time {$111,206.22 - $127,544.02/annum - 2026 Rates)

We acknowledge and respect that the District of Oak Bay lies in the traditional territory of the lakwal)an people, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and that their historic connections to these lands continue to this day.

The District of Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of +18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small community. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with kilometers of spectacular ocean shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and greenspace, quaint tree-lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.

Step into a leadership role focused on safeguarding Oak Bay's established infrastructure while enabling development that strengthens the overall system. You will lead the technical review of development applications to ensure new works integrate effectively with municipal assets and meet engineering standards. The role also supports asset management planning and coordinated servicing strategies so that growth enhances reliability and long-term performance. This position suits an engineering professional committed to practical stewardship and thoughtful system improvement.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Engineering and Public Works, the Manager of Engineering, Development and Servicing serves as the District's primary engineering liaison for renewal, development, and growth applications. This role provides essential technical support to the Engineering and Public Works department and Planning division for land-use policy and facilities for civic engineering needs, ensuring that all third-party and internal designs for frontage improvements, off-site servicing, and utility extensions meet District and applicable regulated standards.

The Manager is accountable for the technical integrity of reviews, ensuring that infrastructure is safe, maintainable, and designed with the reliability and redundancy necessary for the District's long-term sustainability goals. As several direct reports are expected to be shared resources within the department, this role provides adaptive leadership and clear communication to balance effective delivery while considering and effectively managing the team's other operational commitments. This involves working in close partnership with the Departmental Leadership to ensure all work plans are strategically aligned, transparently prioritized, and well-supported across the organization.

Our ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) in good standing with EGBC, and a minimum of five years of experience in a management role in municipal engineering, with a focused background in development servicing and engineering review. An equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., P.L.Eng with ten plus years of high-level development servicing experience) may be considered within specific provisions or a limited practice role based on established regulatory requirements.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, continued career and professional development opportunities, employee engagement events, work-life balance, and a staff membership to the weightroom, fitness classes, skating and pool. An employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork.

If your qualifications and experience align with our needs, we want to hear from you! Please apply in confidence by 4:30 p.m. on June 17, 2026, with a resume and cover letter to:

oakbayjobs@oakbay.ca

A detailed job description can be found on our website at www.oakbay.ca/careers which outlines in greater detail the key accountabilities and required qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted and require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs.

Job Description

Education : Bachelor’s degree

Experience : 5 years or more