Penticton has been recognized as one of Canada’s most livable cities, according to latest rankings by The Globe and Mail, ranked as the eighth most livable medium-sized city in Canada. Nationally, Penticton earned high marks for access to amenities (11th in Canada), #11 for midlife transitions and #11 for retirement, as well as #13 for young professionals. Penticton also placed within the top 20 in the categories of raising kids (#19), contributing to an overall ranking of 35th across Canada. Rooted in agriculture and surrounded by natural beauty, Penticton is known for its orchards, wineries, and craft breweries—making it one of Canada’s top wine destinations. More than 100 years since its incorporation, Penticton continues to grow as a place to live, work, and play.
Engineering Manager, Civil
Job No:
26012
Location:
Penticton
- Lead the infrastructure projects that shape how an entire city lives, moves, and grows
- Earn a competitive salary of $150,000–$170,000 while leading high-impact, city-building work
- Step into a trusted leadership role with the autonomy, influence, and support to deliver infrastructure that will serve the community for generations
About the City of Penticton
Penticton is a vibrant, innovative waterfront city known for its commitment to sustainability, community well-being, and economic opportunity. With a strong focus on good governance, collaboration, and service excellence, the City is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. As one of the most active development regions in British Columbia, Penticton features a diverse mix of large-scale and complex construction projects.
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About the Opportunity
The City of Penticton is looking for a full-time Engineering Manager, based in Penticton, B.C.
Reporting to the General Manager of Infrastructure, the Engineering Manager leads the City’s in-house engineering department, overseeing the planning, design, and delivery of complex municipal infrastructure projects while guiding long-term asset management and capital planning initiatives that directly impact the community.
More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Leading and managing the Engineering Department, including supervising and supporting a multidisciplinary technical team
- Preparing, managing, and delivering the Infrastructure Division capital plan and long-term capital budgeting
- Overseeing the planning, design, and construction of City-led and consultant-led infrastructure projects
- Managing major infrastructure initiatives including transportation networks, underground utilities, creek naturalization and dam upgrades, and wastewater system upgrades
- Coordinating with internal departments to ensure projects align with organizational priorities and service objectives
- Working closely with external consultants, contractors, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality projects
- Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to established standards and specifications
- Providing technical expertise and guidance on municipal engineering practices and construction processes
- Engaging with the public and stakeholders to support transparent communication and community-focused outcomes
- Supporting asset management planning and infrastructure lifecycle decision-making
- Contributing as a member of the Infrastructure Leadership Team to strategic planning and departmental collaboration
About You
To qualify, you will need a bachelor's in Civil Engineering and currently registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in B.C. A minimum of 5 years of related engineering experience, along with 3+ years of supervisory experience, will also be essential.
Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:
- Experience working within a municipal or local government environment
- Strong knowledge of civil infrastructure design, construction, and municipal engineering practices
- Experience delivering complex, multi-year capital infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with asset management planning and long-term capital budgeting
- Proficiency with engineering, GIS, financial, and administrative software systems
As our ideal candidate, you will possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently engage with staff, senior leadership, council, contractors, partner agencies, and the public. You bring a collaborative and customer-focused leadership style, exercise sound judgment, and are comfortable working autonomously while seeking input and engagement from others to make well-informed decisions.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for a well-rounded municipal engineering professional who is motivated by meaningful public work and eager to lead a skilled in-house team delivering infrastructure projects that directly shape and support the community.
Please note that candidates will be required to undergo a police information check.
About the Benefits
Compensation based on skills and experience is a salary range of $150,000–$170,000, along with a host of excellent benefits including:
- Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
- Relocation assistance
- 3 weeks of vacation starting on day one
- Comprehensive sick leave allotment
- Municipal pension plan
- $2,000 in annual mental health benefits
- $200 annual fitness rebate
- Free community recreation pass (swimming, fitness, etc.)
- Support for professional development, including yearly conference budget
- Free on-site parking
- Fleet vehicles provided for inspections and site visits
- Tickets to local concerts, hockey games, and employee appreciation events
- Annual golf tournament, wellness initiatives, and team-building activities
- A picturesque waterfront location with access to world-class outdoor recreation and a progressive, community-oriented work culture
At the City of Penticton, we recognize that great talent and great ideas come from a variety of backgrounds. Tapping into the diversity of our community makes us all stronger and allows us to serve Penticton even better.
That's why we welcome all applicants to consider joining our team. We encourage Indigenous persons, people of colour, all genders and expressions, 2SLGBT2QIA+, persons living with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace to apply. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, we'd be happy to support you!
The noted compensation range is the span between the minimum and maximum salary for a position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and approximately halfway of the salary range for a job with consideration given to internal equity.
If your experience is close to what we're looking for, we would love a chance to talk about working with you. We welcome your cover letter and resume by March 13, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.