Community Development Engineer

Why work for the Town of Canmore?  For starters, you can take great pride in our collaborative organization, its positive work culture, and our amazing group of talented people. Our staff genuinely care about our community and accomplish outstanding work each day for its citizens. As a municipal government organization, the Town of Canmore exists to serve the community and visitors to Canmore. The organization is committed to supporting a triple bottom line sustainable future for all by promoting wellness and active living, being leaders in environmental stewardship, and ensuring the effective and efficient use of taxpayer dollars. 

Position Overview:

The Community Development Engineer is responsible for supporting the Town of Canmore’s Engineering Department by contributing to community development projects. This role ensures the planning, design, and implementation of infrastructure for development projects are safe, sustainable, and aligned with municipal standards, policies, and guiding documents. The position requires collaboration across Town departments, engagement with the public, coordination with external stakeholders, and management of consultants and contractors. The Community Development Engineer plays a key role in reviewing development applications and providing technical expertise to maintain and enhance the Town’s infrastructure while promoting innovation, safety, and adherence to core values.

Core Accountabilities:

Infrastructure Planning & Design Review

• Review development applications to ensure infrastructure designs meet municipal standards, policies, and engineering best practices
• Collaborate with internal departments and external consultants to align project proposals with Town guiding documents
• Provide technical expertise on civil infrastructure systems including transportation, water, sanitary, and stormwater facilities
• Assess sustainability and safety considerations in development proposals

Project Coordination & Implementation

• Liaise with developers, consultants and contractors to ensure timely and compliant delivery of community development projects
• Coordinate across Town departments to align engineering solutions with municipal priorities and timelines
• Monitor project progress against specifications and address technical issues or deviations promptly
• Maintain clear communication with all parties on project status and deliverables

Public Engagement & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Support public consultation processes by presenting technical information clearly and responding to community concerns
• Build collaborative relationships with interest holders, developers, and adjacent municipalities
• Communicate engineering decisions and rationale to non-technical audiences in accessible language
• Represent the Engineering Department on development application files in Council meetings, Canmore Planning Commission and Subdivision Development and Appeal Board hearings

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all development projects comply with the Municipal Government Act, Town bylaws, and applicable engineering standards
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, drawings, and recommendations using AutoCAD, GIS, and standard software tools
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation for regulatory and historical reference

Innovation & Professional Development

• Identify opportunities to advance municipal infrastructure using emerging engineering practices and sustainable solutions
• Stay current with industry standards, municipal regulations, and professional engineering requirements

Health and Safety

• Fulfill worker responsibilities under the Town of Canmore Health & Safety Directive
• Participate in the Town's health and safety program, following all safety legislation, policies, and procedures
• Perform work safely and protect the health and safety of self and others
• Refrain from causing or participating in harassment or violence
• Report incidents, injuries, and unsafe or harmful worksites, acts, or conditions

Key Competencies

• Takes initiative to deliver timely, effective, and appropriate service that meets the needs of clients and interest holders. Anticipates needs, responds proactively, and follows through on commitments to ensure a high standard of service. Demonstrates a respectful, solution-oriented approach, building trust and positive relationships
• Establishes objectives which are specific, clearly communicated, measurable, challenging but realistically achievable, and time targeted
• Effectively adapts to tight timelines, heavy workloads, and changes in daily priorities in order to accomplish key objectives
• Perseveres despite obstacles, setbacks, or challenges, sustaining effort and commitment to seeing goals through to completion.
• Effectively leads, supports, and adapts to organizational change initiatives, demonstrating flexibility, resilience, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Exercises discernment by choosing actions that are aligned with organizational purpose and values, considering impacts across the whole system, and making well-reasoned decisions in the absence of clear precedent or detailed guidance
• Demonstrates integrity through consistent, competent performance, ethical decision-making, and clear, values-based communication that reflects what is best about the organization

Education & Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation through Professional Engineers Alberta (PEA), or eligibility to obtain within 12 months of hire
• Minimum 3 years of professional engineering experience in infrastructure design, development review, or capital project management
• Demonstrated knowledge of municipal engineering standards, development processes, and relevant legislation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and political acumen in dealing with complex and sensitive applications
• Experience managing multiple priorities and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders

Preferred/Asset

• Experience working with Canadian municipalities or regional governments
• Proficiency with technical software including AutoCAD and GIS applications
• Knowledge of Alberta's building and planning regulations and Municipal Government Act
• Project management certification or equivalent professional credential
• Experience with asset management planning, condition assessments, or stormwater management studies
• Familiarity with sustainable infrastructure design and green building practices
• Experience mentoring junior engineering staff or technicians
• Knowledge of public engagement processes and community consultation methods
• Experience with contract administration and procurement of consultants and contractors

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $94,967.60 to $118,627.60 per annum- Salary will be calculated based on successful candidate’s related work experience and education.
• This is a Permanent Full-Time position
• Standard 35-hour work week & EDO-Earned Day Off program (i.e., This position works a 5-day work week earning 1 day off in a 3-week cycle)  
• Competitive benefits package, & health spending account 
• Generous RRSP: employer matching program
• Personal development & learning opportunities  
• Positive work culture  
• Work-Life Balance  

Closing Date for Applications: This posting will remain open until filled.

How to Apply: To apply, please combine your cover letter and resume into a single document (PDF or Word) and click on the "APPLY NOW" link below.  To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following:

• Why do you want to be a Community Development Engineer for the Town of Canmore Public Works Team?
• What skills, experience, and (most importantly) attitude will you bring to enhance the team and enrich our community?
• What level of experience do you have managing big projects? 

Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate will be required to submit all required certifications and documentation, including driver`s abstract and records checks. The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, hr@canmore.ca