Description

The Director of Public Works and Infrastructure Services, under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), will primarily be responsible for leading, directing and overseeing the overall administration of the Public Works and Infrastructure Services Department, including planning and managing comprehensive programs for the Engineering, Environmental Services and Roads divisions. The role provides leadership in developing a strategic, integrated approach to Public Works and Infrastructure Services that addresses the Town's environmental, social, cultural and economic interests, ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation, by-laws and best practices.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• University degree in Business, Public Administration, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in a senior position.
• Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng).
• Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) Licence.
• Demonstrated collaborative leadership experience in engaging and inspiring a workforce to build and lead a high-performing team. 
• Proven track record of partnering with stakeholders to deliver infrastructure programs and services in a growing and complex multi-stakeholder environment. 
• Ability to set short and long-term financial and budgetary goals.
• Strong report writing, presentation, facilitation, written, and verbal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proven analytical ability and decision-making skills. 
• Ability to anticipate deadlines and work towards achieving key deliverables.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, standards, statutes, regulations, and by-laws, as well as an understanding of construction, infrastructure planning, asset management and engineering principles.
• High degree of integrity, openness, objectivity, discretion, trustworthiness, ethical conduct, and transparency. 

*Salary is under review

Applicants must apply through the Town website www.notl.com. Resumes and supporting documentation will be accepted until Thursday, November 13, 2025.

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.