Original job description
The North Okanagan is an exceptional place to live, work and explore. With its diverse landscapes and extraordinary recreational opportunities, our residents enjoy a comfortable balance of work-life activities. With a regional population of 100,000, the Regional District of North Okanagan offers a wide range of services directly to residents and through partnerships with its six member municipalities.
We have an exciting career opportunity for the position of General Manager, Utilities. We are looking for a senior leader seasoned in the area of water and sewer utility operations. The successful candidate will have a degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or another relevant field. Ten years of senior level experience within the public sector or consulting services is required.
You are a leader with excellent interpersonal and public relations skills. You will bring a diverse skill set with a focus on strategic thinking and relationship building with a commitment to best practices in public administration and service delivery to our citizens.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the General Manager, Utilities will provide leadership to a number of Regional District departments including one of the largest water utilities in BC - Greater Vernon Water. You are able to take initiative on a variety of operational, strategic and political activities as the need arises.
Come be part of a great team who takes pride in their work to enhance the very reasons the North Okanagan is such a great place to live, work and play. This is a regular, full-time position with an annual salary range of $170,789 - $187,460. Our extensive benefits package includes working with a superb group of staff and comes complete with a generous compressed work schedule, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and one of the best pension plans in the province.
For further information regarding the RDNO and to apply for this position, please visit our website at rdno.ca/careers and submit your resume, cover letter and any corresponding information in PDF format quoting Competition No. 26-24.
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2026.
We thank all interested applicants, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
No telephone or email enquiries please.
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Responsibilities
Lead Regional District departments, including Greater Vernon Water, one of the largest water utilities in British Columbia. Take initiative across operational, strategic, and political activities while supporting effective public administration and service delivery.
Requirements
A degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or another relevant field is required, along with ten years of senior-level experience in the public sector or consulting services. The successful candidate will bring water and sewer utility operations experience, strong leadership and communication skills, strategic thinking, and relationship-building abilities.
Skills
- Water Utility Operations
- Sewer Utility Operations
- Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal Skills
- Public Relations
- Public Administration
- Service Delivery
- Operational Management
- Political Acumen
- Initiative
Benefits
- Compressed Work Schedule
- Health And Wellness Benefits
- Pension Plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Government & Public Sector
- Engineering
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Water Utility Operations
- Sewer Utility Operations
- Greater Vernon Water
- Public Sector
- Consulting Services
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Public Administration
- Service Delivery
- Strategic Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Leadership
- Public Relations
- Operational Management
- Regional Government
- Municipal Partnerships
