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Position Overview: The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of municipal infrastructure and capital projects, ensuring alignment with community needs, regulatory requirements, and strategic priorities. This role oversees all phases of project deliveryfrom feasibility and design through procurement, construction, and closeoutwhile managing budgets, schedules, and interest holders engagement. The Engineering Project Manager ensures compliance with municipal policies, engineering standards, and environmental regulations, and collaborates with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and the public to deliver projects that enhance municipal services and infrastructure. The role is also accountable for risk management, reporting, and continuous improvement in project delivery practices. Capital Project Management Lead the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of municipal capital projects Develops project charters, scopes, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies Procures and manages consulting and construction services in accordance with municipal procurement policies and procedures Administers contracts, including change orders, progress claims, and performance evaluations Monitors project performance related to scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk Coordinates resident engineering and construction inspection activities, as required Completes project closeout processes, including deficiency resolution, financial reconciliation, documentation, reporting, and asset handover to operations Planning, Design, and Asset Management Supports master planning, capital planning, and asset management initiatives Oversees or contributes to infrastructure condition assessments and asset prioritization Coordinates the development of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design work in alignment with municipal planning documents, transportation plans, and engineering standards Development Review and Construction Oversight Reviews engineering drawings, reports, and technical submissions related to development and municipal infrastructure projects Ensures submissions comply with municipal design standards, approved plans, and sound engineering practices Coordinates or performs inspections to ensure construction aligns with approved drawings, permits, and agreements Reviews and responds to utility line assignments and servicing strategies associated with development applications Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration Acts as a key point of contact for consultants, contractors, developers, residents, and utility providers Collaborates with other municipal departments to ensure integrated project delivery and service outcomes Participates in public engagement activities, stakeholder meetings, and interdepartmental working groups as required Health and Safety Understands and fulfills the Worker responsibilities as outlined in the Town of Canmore Health & Safety Directive Participates in the Towns health & safety program and complies with all legislation, policies, directives, procedures, and Safe Work Practices relevant to the tasks being performed Works in a manner that is safe and protects the health and safety of self and others Refrains from causing or participating in harassment or violence Reports injuries and incidents/concerns about unsafe or harmful worksites, acts, or conditions Professional Judgment & Accountability Applies sound engineering and project management judgment in accordance with professional standards, legislation, and municipal policy; understands accountability for public safety, public funds, and the longterm performance of municipal infrastructure Technical & Analytical Thinking Analyzes complex infrastructure and construction issues, evaluates alternatives, and develops practical, defensible solutions using appropriate engineering standards, data, risk analysis, and best practices Project & Consultant Management Plans, prioritizes, and delivers capital projects effectively from initiation through closeout; manages consultants, contractors, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables to achieve approved scope, quality, and outcomes Collaboration & Relationship Building Builds effective working relationships with internal departments, consultants, contractors, developers, utility providers, regulators, and the public through trust, professionalism, and respect Communication & Influence Clearly communicates project and technical information to nontechnical audiences; prepares wellreasoned recommendations and contributes effectively to reports, briefings, Council materials, and stakeholder or public engagement activities Initiative & Continuous Improvement Demonstrates initiative in identifying improvements to project delivery practices, standards, and service outcomes; seeks efficiencies and lessons learned while remaining current with evolving engineering, construction, and project management practices Adaptability & Resilience Maintains effectiveness when priorities shift, schedules change, risks emerge, or competing interests arise; responds constructively to feedback, conflict, and ambiguity in a dynamic municipal environment Ethics, Respect & Workplace Conduct Acts with integrity and accountability; contributes to a respectful, safe, and inclusive workplace and complies with all health, safety, and organizational policies and directives Education, Experience & Certifications Required Postsecondary education degree or diploma in either civil, and/or municipal engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered Certification with the Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) or equivalent Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in project management, construction, or infrastructure delivery Considerable experience in project management experience from inception to implementation, including planning, procurement, design, and construction, preferably within a municipal or publicsector environment Strong project management, organizational, and critical thinking skills Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 Preferred Qualifications/Assets Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification Experience working within Albertas municipal legislative and regulatory environment Working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS Experience coordinating consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary stakeholders Salary & Benefits: Pay Range- $94,894.80 or $100,828.00 annually. Compensation will be based on the successful candidates related work experience and education This is a full -time temporary position until March 31, 2028. FT Temporary Benefits Personal development & learning opportunities Work-Life Balance Closing Date for Applications: This posting will remain open until May 17th, 2026. The Town of Canmore is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, family status, ancestry, place of origin, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We believe diversity strengthens our organization, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 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