Engineering Project Manager

Close Date: December 6, 2026

Engineering Project Manager

(1 Repurposed Full-time Position)

The Town of Wasaga Beach is one of Ontario's fastest-growing communities, with significant investments underway in waterfront redevelopment, transportation infrastructure, bridge improvements, active transportation networks, new schools, and community growth initiatives.

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Engineering Project Manager to lead the delivery of municipal infrastructure projects that support our growing community. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping Ontario's premier beach destination.

About the Role

The Engineering Project Manager serves as the Town’s project lead for complex infrastructure projects and provides technical expertise, contract administration, procurement oversight, asset management support, and engineering review services.

The position works collaboratively with consultants, contractors, utilities, developers, regulatory agencies, internal departments, elected officials, and the public to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with Town standards and applicable legislation.

Requirements

Education

· University degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

· Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is preferred.

· Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation with OACETT may be considered.

· Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is considered an asset.

Experience

· Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal engineering, infrastructure construction, project management, or a related field.

· Experience managing municipal capital projects involving roads, bridges, water, wastewater, stormwater, active transportation, transit, or community infrastructure.

· Experience with contract administration, procurement, construction management, and consultant oversight.

· Municipal experience is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Strong knowledge of municipal engineering principles, design standards, construction practices, and contract administration.

· Understanding of infrastructure systems, development review processes, and asset management principles.

· Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Municipal Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Protection Act, and Ontario Water Resources Act.

· Strong project management, leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

· Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic municipal environment.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, WaterCAD, or hydraulic modelling software is considered an asset.