Manager, Capital Planning and Delivery

This position provides strategic leadership for the planning, prioritization, and delivery of a significant municipal capital infrastructure portfolio within Community Services.

The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applications to join our team as Manager, Capital Planning and Delivery. When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day you are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. We work to our values of Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement. As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following: flexible work hours, remote and hybrid working arrangements, OMERS pension (defined benefit), employer paid benefits package including short and long term disability income replacement, education reimbursement and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.

Position Summary: This position provides strategic leadership for the planning, prioritization, and delivery of a significant municipal capital infrastructure portfolio within Community Services, encompassing civic administration and recreation facilities, as well as municipal parkland infrastructure. The position is responsible for aligning capital investment with service priorities, asset management objectives, lifecycle planning, and Council's strategic direction while leading the successful delivery of municipal infrastructure projects. Through the leadership of Supervisors and collaborative partnerships, the Manager ensures capital investments support sustainable, resilient, and high-quality community infrastructure.

• Lead the planning, prioritization, and development of a significant municipal capital infrastructure portfolio encompassing civic administration and recreation facilities and municipal parkland infrastructure, ensuring capital investments align with organizational service plans, asset management strategies, lifecycle priorities, available funding, and Council's strategic objectives.
• Provide strategic leadership for the delivery of capital projects within the assigned portfolio, including project planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project close-out through effective oversight of staff, consultants, contractors, and external partners.
• Develop long-term infrastructure investment strategies that integrate asset lifecycle planning, infrastructure renewal, operational sustainability, climate adaptation, and environmental stewardship into departmental capital planning.
• Lead organizational initiatives related to energy management, climate action, sustainability, and environmental performance by identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support corporate environmental objectives.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal departments, consultants, contractors, funding agencies, regulatory authorities, Indigenous communities, and community partners while pursuing funding opportunities that advance departmental infrastructure priorities.
• Provide strategic advice, analysis, and recommendations to senior leadership and Council regarding capital priorities, infrastructure risks, project performance, emerging trends, and future investment opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Sciences, Facilities Management or a related field.
• Minimum seven (7) years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing municipal capital planning and infrastructure delivery, facility operations and infrastructure renewal, project management methodologies and governance, lifecycle planning, and municipal procurement and contract administration.
• Demonstrated experience integrating capital planning, asset management, sustainability, energy management, climate resilience, and long-term service planning to support organizational objectives and community outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining partnerships with community organizations, user groups, agencies and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and standards related to municipal facility operations, accessibility, health and safety, risk management and public sector service delivery.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills at a level to ensure successful program and employee performance outcomes and management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of financial budget and business planning processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications, audio/video conferencing, the internet and any other related software.
• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class 'G' Driver’s Licence or the ability to frequently attend work related activities at various sites within the municipality or at other sites within Ontario.
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, an acceptable Criminal Record Check will be required.

This posting is for an existing, currently open position within Community Services. Applications will be reviewed as received. The City of Kawartha Lakes is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We are dedicated to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the recruitment and selection process.