Manager Water Capital Projects

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Business Unit:Infrastructure and Water Services

Division:Corporate Capital Project Delivery Svcs

Rate of Pay:$ - $ yearly

Hours of Work:70 hours bi-weekly

Posting Date: September 4, 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled, submission review to begin on October 1, 2026

The Capital Regional District (CRD) serves as the regional government for 13 municipalities and three electoral areas across the stunning 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. The Regional Water Supply Master Plan alone recommends critical projects to be implemented over the next 30 years, presenting significant opportunities for those committed to innovation, sustainability, and community impact.

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. Be part of something special—an opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful places on Earth while contributing to the future of water and wastewater services.

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.

The focus of this position is water capital projects with support to wastewater projects.

• 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 partner 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…