Executive Director, Infrastructure Services

Posted on: Jul 3, 2026

Posted by: Rocky View County

Summary

About the Role

Are you a visionary leader ready to drive operational excellence and make a lasting impact in municipal leadership? Rocky View County is looking for an experienced executive to join our team as Executive Director, Infrastructure Services.

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring multi-year and annual objectives for the Division including Agricultural & Environmental Services, Capital Services, Fire Services, Operational Services, Transportation Services and Utility Services to meet Council direction. Provide leadership and guidance to departments, monitoring the progress towards those goals and anticipating the resources required to achieve them.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re an experienced leader looking to drive meaningful change and shape the future of Rocky View County, we want to hear from you. The posting will remain open until a successful candidate has been selected. Apply at rockyview.ca/careers to join us in making a lasting impact across our communities

Key Responsibilities

Your Impact

As Executive Director, Infrastructure Services, you’ll leverage your senior leadership experience and municipal expertise to:

Drive Strategic Vision and Leadership: Partner with the COO to translate Council’s Strategic Plan into divisional priorities, business plans, and measurable objectives, ensuring alignment across all departments within the division.
Collaborate and Engage Stakeholders: Build positive relationships with residents, stakeholders, regional partners, other levels of government, boards, agencies, and the media, serving as a trusted liaison on infrastructure, transportation, and engineering matters.
Promote Operational Excellence: Direct planning, development, and delivery of infrastructure programs, engineering services, and major capital projects to support sustainable growth, service excellence, and quality of life for residents and ratepayers.
Ensure Fiscal Responsibility and Sustainability: Participate in short- and long-term financial planning, budget development, expenditure oversight, and variance reporting to ensure fiscal responsibility, operational effectiveness, and sustainable infrastructure investment.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an inclusive, strategic leader who can bring fresh perspectives, champion diversity, and implement innovative solutions to meet the needs of our residents. The ideal candidate is:

Service-Oriented: Passionate about public stewardship and community impact.
Visionary and Strategic: A forward-thinking leader who inspires confidence and growth in others.
Adaptive and Resilient: Skilled in navigating change and ambiguity with a pragmatic, data-informed approach.
Civic-Centric and Insightful: Understanding of social, economic, and political trends in municipal government.
Analytical and Financially Astute: Skilled in assessing complex capital programs, engineering services, budgets, and operational performance to support informed decision-making.
Collaborative and Engaging: Exceptional at building and maintaining relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.
People-focused and Empowering: A leader who engages employees, mentors others, and inspires high performance throughout the organization.

Requirements

Qualifications:

A degree in related discipline such as Engineering, Public Administration, or Business; a Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of diversified experience, including extensive experience at a senior management level.
Certification in Local Government Management/Administration or designation as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) is required.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in all matters.
Proven ability to work effectively in political environments at all levels.
Excellent leadership skills, with experience in strategic planning, organizational development, and policy development.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.

Job Type

Full time Permanent

Employer Contact

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Salary Range

No salary range listed.

Closing Date

July 26, 2026

Posting ID: 39141

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