Posted: June 15, 2026
Position Type: Permanent, full-time
Location: Port Elgin, ON
Number of vacancies: 1 (This posting is for an existing vacancy within the Development Services Department)
Saugeen Shores: Both city and town, wrapped in a village.
Choosing to work and live in Saugeen Shores gives you an unparalleled choice of easy-going lifestyles, economic opportunities and nature at every turn. You can truly create your own village in this growing, diverse community of neighbourhoods and amenities. You can replace long commutes with easy lakeshore rides. You can choose to be as active or relaxed as you want to be. You can make all these great choices without sacrificing family life, schools, and even access to the wide world. Nestled on the shores of Lake Huron with forests and farms all around, Saugeen Shores is the promise of both cities and towns, wrapped in a village.
The Team:
We take our team-first culture so seriously; we wrote a Team Saugeen Charter to celebrate and protect it. Our shared role is to keep Saugeen Shores safe, well-serviced, growing and vibrant in ways that respect the public and reflect our team. We develop careers from the inside first. We engage each other personally and professionally. We welcome change. we embrace new ideas. We do more than live with work processes; we seek to continuously improve them. And we have each other's backs - because that is what great teams do.
The Position at a Glance:
As the Manager, Engineering Services, reporting to the Director of Development Services, you will lead a dynamic team that provides design and construction services; engineering services on permit and application processes; design and execution of multiple ongoing projects; and serve as the drainage superintendent. You will also lead the Town’s Asset Management Team that provides corporate asset management and geographic information services to all other Divisions and Departments, including Public Works and Operations, Parks and Facilities, and Fleet.
What You’ll Do:
- Strategic Leadership & Advisory: Serve as strategic advisor to the Director of Development Services, representing the division externally, supporting Council and Committees, and ensuring alignment with municipal procedures and statutory requirements under relevant legislation.
- Planning & Performance Management: Develop and implement divisional and annual strategic plans, monitor progress towards business plans, prepare and deliver reports, and facilitate annual goal setting and performance reviews for staff.
- Team Development & Operations: Oversee the Engineering Services Division operations, promote staff development, manage recruitment and coaching, and encourage continuous improvement, corporate initiatives, and the adoption of new tools and opportunities.
- Financial Oversight: Prepare and manage divisional budgets and communicate fiscal responsibility to staff.
- Project and Program Management: Lead assigned municipal capital projects from planning and design through construction and delivery, providing technical oversight, key partner coordination, procurement support, and quality control.
- Asset Management/GIS Coordination: Lead the Town’s asset management and GIS functions by developing service levels, infrastructure priorities, lifecycle strategies, and performance standards to support effective, risk-based service delivery.
- Development Review: Support development review by assessing grading plans, planning applications, and technical submissions for compliance, while coordinating with applicants and participating in pre-consultation meetings.
- Town Drainage Superintendent: Investigate, consult and make recommendations on municipal drain related issues. Determine the best approach for all involved parties.
- Policy & Health and Safety: Ensure regular review and development of policies, programs, and procedures, and promote Health and Safety initiatives division wide.
Education:
- Post Secondary Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Certification with Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists and/or membership in Professional Engineers Ontario is an asset.
- Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation is considered an asset.
- Diploma/Certificate in Asset Management, PMP or other relevant designations are considered assets.
Experience and Knowledge:
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant progressive experience including 2 to 3 years of municipal management experience is preferred.
- Thorough understanding of the land development process, municipal infrastructure planning, design, construction, municipal asset management, project management practices, municipal finance and risk management.
- Knowledge of the Drainage Act, Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Planning Act, Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act, Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure Regulation, Ontario Construction Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Fisheries Act, On-Site and Excess Soil Management regulations, etc.
- An understanding of the legislative process, government decision-making processes.
- Thorough understanding of municipal infrastructure, infrastructure planning, managing grants and multi-year operational budgets, considered as an asset.
- An understanding of the legislative process, government decision-making processes.
- Possess a valid Class “G” Driver’s license.
- Experience working within a public sector environment is considered a strong asset.
Skills and Competencies you bring to the role:
- Change Management: A strong understanding of change management theory and proven ability to lead a change. The incumbent can anticipate and actively manage the barriers to change and maintain positive direction to achieve desired outcomes.
- Collaborative: Strong interpersonal skills and are effective at building relationships, networking, and facilitating and collaborating with others.
- Conflict Resolution: Excellent conflict resolution, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
- Communication: Effectively and confidently communicate with others and provide detailed reports that are professionally researched and suited to the needs of the audience.
- Planning and Leadership: Forward thinking with a proven ability to lead a diverse division toward an advanced model of service delivery and respond to emerging trends.
- Problem Solving and Decision Making: Passionate about solving problems, uncovering root causes, and proactively finding solutions to achieve organizational and departmental goals. Exhibit a strong understanding of corporate governance issues and the political environment in which you make decisions.
- Project Management: Highly skilled in planning, prioritizing, and executing projects from ideation to completion.
- Strategic Thinking: Effectively balance short and long-term planning and actions. Understand, analyze, plan, implement, and assess organizational strategy.
What We Offer You:
Salary: $120,745 to $137,210 per year (depending on qualifications and experience)
Hours of work: 35 hours per week (8:30 am to 4:30 pm). The successful applicant will be expected to attend applicable Council and relevant committee meetings which typically occur outside of regular working hours.
Vacation: A generous number of vacation days per year in addition to 10 paid personal days.
Benefits: Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits, including an Employee and Family Assistance Plan and enrollment in the OMERS pension plan.
Professional development: A passion for investing in our workforce through continuous learning and development.
Application Process:
If you're ready to make a lasting impact in one of Ontario’s most vibrant and forward-thinking communities, we encourage you to apply.
If you’re interested in joining our team, click the “Apply Now” at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process by the posting closing date. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Town of Saugeen Shores is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Town of Saugeen Shores will make every effort to accommodate applicants with disabilities in its recruitment and selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990 and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.
If you require an accommodation to submit your resume for an employment opportunity, or for more information on accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Coordinator at
[email protected] or by phone at 519-832-2008 x.161.
