Join the City of Medicine Hat as Director - Municipal Works!

Permanent | Full‑Time | On site
Starting at $156,400.00/year | Relocation assistance available

As Director of Municipal Works, you'll lead a highly visible portfolio that directly impacts residents' daily lives. You'll focus on delivering reliable infrastructure services while strengthening customer care, communication, and collaboration across the organization.

Working closely with senior leaders, you'll align infrastructure priorities with corporate and economic development objectives, navigate regulatory and budget pressures, and connect strategy to execution-guiding teams through complexity and helping the organization communicate its work clearly and confidently to the public.

We're a team that believes how we work is just as important as the work we do. Grounded in our values - Own It, Team Up, Be Curious, and Service with Care - we're committed to delivering meaningful impact for our community while supporting each other along the way.

How you'll own it

• Lead our Municipal Works department with a strong customer‑first mindset, ensuring infrastructure services are delivered with care, responsiveness, and a clear focus on resident experience.
• Champion transparent, proactive communication, helping residents and stakeholders understand what the City is doing and why-especially during construction, disruption, or change.
• Elevate interdepartmental collaboration, partnering across the organization to enable shared success and stronger, more integrated service delivery.
• Align infrastructure planning and delivery with the City's economic development goals, supporting industry attraction and long‑term community prosperity.
• Oversee complex, high‑impact infrastructure portfolios with a focus on safety, asset stewardship, and accountability, while balancing fiscal responsibility and public trust.
• Advance the City's commitment to open data and transparency, strengthening public confidence through clear, accessible, and timely information.

What you bring

• Genuine enthusiasm and positivity, with a visible commitment to public service and community impact.
• A solutions‑oriented mindset-you thrive when tackling complex problems and turning challenges into opportunities.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and a passion for collaboration, including a desire to see other teams and departments succeed.
• A customer‑focused approach, grounded in care, transparency, and accountability.
• Confidence and adaptability in high‑profile, fast‑changing environments.
• The ability to inspire trust, momentum, and engagement through clear communication and thoughtful leadership.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related field from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Ten (10) years of directly related experience including five (5) years in a senior management capacity.
• An equivalent combination of management approved education and experience may be considered.

Why you'll love working with us

We show up with accountability, care, and teamwork - every day, with every person. Our values guide how we work together, serve our community, and support one another so we can deliver exceptional public service.

• Collaborative team culture: Be part of a supportive environment where we Team Up to deliver great community outcomes.
• Career growth and development: We encourage you to Be Curious, offering training and development that fosters continuous learning. Competitive total rewards: Comprehensive benefits, pension, health and dental coverage, and competitive compensation.
• Flexibility & work life balance: Our commitment to Service with Care includes supporting your wellbeing at work and at home.

Want a deeper look at what it's like working with us? This page outlines the values and behaviours that guide our work every day.

Life in Medicine Hat

With over 330 days of sunshine each year, Medicine Hat offers an exceptional quality of life. Enjoy beautiful parks, vibrant cultural experiences, short commute times, and a relaxed cost of living-along with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation in every season. Whether you're relocating or returning to southern Alberta, you'll find a welcoming community that's an excellent place to live, work, learn, and play. Opportunity Awaits – Move to Medicine Hat.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're excited about contributing to a forward‑thinking municipal organization and bringing your expertise to meaningful community work, we'd love to hear from you.

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