#26-15 - Manager of Engineering

Job summary

The Manager of Engineering leads engineering staff and collaborates with partners to deliver capital projects and steward municipal assets. The role focuses on shaping infrastructure to build a resilient and sustainable future for the Town of Smithers.

Job details

Exempt Job Vacancy POSITION TITLE: Manager of Engineering HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week SALARY: $91,890-$102,100 (commensurate with experience) The Manager of Engineering plays a key role in shaping the infrastructure that supports the Town of Smithers. This position leads engineering staff and collaborates with consultants, contractors, and community partners to deliver meaningful capital projects, steward municipal assets, and help build a resilient, sustainable future. We welcome candidates with a range of engineering, infrastructure, project management, or municipal experience who are excited to lead, collaborate, and grow with our organization. This position offers a competitive salary of $91,890 - $102,100 (commensurate with experience). Essential Qualifications Include Education in Civil or Municipal Engineering or a related field. Certification with a related professional association such as the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia or the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia (preferred). Five (5) years of progressive experience in municipal engineering, infrastructure planning, or asset management. Supervisory experience is an asset. Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. For complete details of this position, please review the full Job Description. PERKS AND BENEFITS: The Town of Smithers offers an excellent fully employer-paid benefits package, Municipal Pension Plan, Medical Travel Plan, and 3 weeks (15 days) of paid vacation for the first year worked. Candidates may be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills, qualifications and abilities. Interested candidates may forward their application package, including cover letter and resume with three professional references, quoting Competition #26-15 no later than 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2026, to: Human Resources Competition #26-15 Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Or: careers@smithers.ca The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Town of Smithers is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

What you’ll do

The Manager of Engineering leads engineering staff and collaborates with partners to deliver capital projects and steward municipal assets. The role focuses on shaping infrastructure to build a resilient and sustainable future for the Town of Smithers.

Requirements

Requires education in Civil or Municipal Engineering and five years of progressive experience in municipal engineering or asset management. A professional certification (EGBC or ASTTBC) and a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License are preferred or required.

Benefits

• Employer-paid benefits package • Municipal Pension Plan • Medical Travel Plan • Paid vacation

Listed skills

• Collaboration · Preferred
• Asset Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Municipal Engineering
• Infrastructure Planning
• Asset Management
• Project Management
• Staff Supervision
• Capital Project Delivery
• Civil Engineering
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Engineering
• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Environmental & Sustainability