The Corporation of the Town of Kirkland Lake is seeking a
MANAGER OF PROJECTS AND ENGINEERING
Full Time / Non-Union
Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Director of Public Works, the Manager of Projects and Engineering is
responsible for managing new and ongoing projects within the Public Works Department. The key areas
of responsibility include water, sewer, storm, roads, bridge maintenance and construction, fleet
management and winter maintenance including the purchasing and maintenance of the related
supplies, equipment, facilities and fleet. The Manager plans, co-ordinates and monitors the projects in
these areas and ensures the related administrative, supervisory and safety components are met.
Hours of work: 40 hours per week
Compensation: $93,641 to $109,532 per annum to commensurate with experience.
Employee Perks: Excellent benefits package, pension plan, access to the Employee & Family
Assistance Program (EFAP), and reduced membership rates at the Community Complex.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Post-secondary diploma/degree in related discipline; including but not limited to PMP, CET,
CTech, LEL
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ progressive experience in public works and/or utilities;
• Previous management experience in a unionized environment is considered an asset;
• Previous experience using GIS software is considered an asset;
• Understanding of theory, principles, practices and techniques of public works, municipal water
and sewer and utilities maintenance functions;
• Excellent organizational, strategic, planning and implementation skills;
• Ability to evaluate management policies and adopt effective courses of action;
• Ability to develop funding applications;
• Strong leadership, organization and management skills, along with excellent written and verbal
communication skills;
• Confident with decision making in regard to determining project guidelines, purpose, following
through and completion.
• Effective coaching and mentoring with the ability to empower the public works team towards
delivering exceptional service to the Town’s residents;
• Ability to stay objective and fair when dealing with sensitive situations, such as public complaints
and labour relation issues, while maintaining a constructive working relationship;
• Knowledge of legislation including but not limited to the Highway Traffic Act, Minimum
Maintenance Standards, Ontario Traffic Manuals, and the Occupational Heath and Safety Act;
• Understanding of financial reports including budgetary guidelines and project expenditures;
• Computer skills in all relevant technologies within Public Works Department;
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying
principles, reasons, or facts;
• Experience in managing third-party service providers;
• Must have a Class “G” license in good standing;
• Must provide clear Criminal Record Check.

How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to visit the Town’s website at kirklandlake.ca >> Town Hall >> Career
Opportunities to submit their résumé complete with covering letter in confidence by Wednesday, May
7, 2025 at 12:00 pm.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The Town of Kirkland Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available upon request.

Any personal information submitted to the Town will be collected under the authority of the Municipal

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Employment Standards Act and will

be used for recruitment purposes.