Manager Water Capital Projects in Victoria

The Capital Regional District (CRD) serves as the regional government for 13 municipalities and three electoral areas across southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. We offer a workplace where employees can reach their full potential, engage in meaningful work, and build lasting connections with colleagues and communities.

Infrastructure & Water Services plays a vital role in ensuring safe drinking water and fostering a resilient water supply, alongside the efficient management of the region’s wastewater systems. The CRD is embarking on exciting initiatives such as the Regional Water Supply Master Plan and the Core Area Wastewater Program—projects that will shape the future of water and wastewater services for generations to come.

If you're passionate about contributing to vital infrastructure projects, supporting operational efficiency, and enhancing the well-being of our communities, we invite you to join our team. Here, you'll be part of a group of dedicated professionals working on high-impact projects that make a tangible difference in the lives of the people we serve.

The responsibility of this position is the delivery of capital projects involving water capital projects, including water treatment, supply and distribution, and wastewater capital projects, including wastewater collection, transmission, treatment, and disposal. This position provides leadership and management oversight to a diverse team with a focus on ensuring client needs are met as well as ensuring collaboration and cooperation.

Key Accountabilities/Position Outcomes

• Provides leadership, strategic direction and support for Infrastructure & Water Capital Projects, including leading and supervising the work of technical and professional staff.
• Ensures policies, structures, systems, resources and management practices are in place and effectively support objectives and initiatives.
• Assists with the preparation of Divisional capital budgets, oversight, tracking and controlling budget for areas of responsibility.
• Ensures Capital Projects are defined and completed with a commitment to project deliverables and organizational objectives as well as an ongoing commitment to project management principles.
• Uses diplomacy, tact and strong written/verbal communication, presentation and relationship building skills to maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Uses leadership, coaching, and employee development practices to create a highly engaged team of professionals and staff with the knowledge, skills and abilities to be successful in their current role and future career development.
• Responsible for the leadership and management of employees and contractors within area of responsibility, including employment and labour relations matters involving: employee hiring, promotion, demotion and other personnel matters; discipline and discharge; representing management in the grievance procedure; input on behalf of management into labour relations matters, and representing management on committees; maintaining Employer confidentiality; and developing, supporting and implementing various corporate and legislated policies, procedures and practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related discipline
• Advanced Project Management training
• A minimum of 10 years' progressively responsible experience
• Professional engineering (P.Eng.) designation with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) or eligibility for designation.
• Valid BC Driver's Licence

Role Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge in civil engineering, project management and delivery of capital projects.
• Knowledge of common project delivery methods and associated procurement procedures.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects for a number of program areas and to meet required objectives and deadlines.
• Knowledge of the Local Government Act and other legislation and regulation affecting water and wastewater systems, operations and maintenance.
• Proven experience and demonstrated expertise in providing leadership and direction to professional and unionized staff, including motivating and mentoring, conducting performance appraisals, and carrying out grievance provisions of a collective agreement.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with public officials and the public on a variety of issues.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong written, verbal and listening skills combined with effective and proven meeting facilitation and presentation skills.
• Experience in managing consultants and contracts.

Leadership Profile

CRD Leaders are champions for creating an accountable, high performance, service oriented organization that makes a difference in our community. They pay attention to shifts and trends in an ever-changing and complex environment and think strategically to serve residents, businesses and local governments today while developing a sustainable organization for the future.

Leaders at this level are generally recognized as experts in their field, having developed depth and breadth of expertise in multiple related disciplines. They anticipate client needs and influence the development of innovative solutions, coordinating work outside their own area. These leaders participate in the development of business strategy, and create innovative solutions that are consistent with organizational objectives.

While CRD Leaders are accountable to all Leadership Competencies, the competencies listed below have particular relevance to this position:

• Builds Partnerships
• Sees the Big Picture
• Thinks Strategically
• Is Accountable for Results