Manager of Public Works

Posted on: Mar 4, 2026

Posted by: Town of Didsbury

Summary

Didsbury is a town of approximately 5,268 residents, located 80 kilometres north of Calgary. We sit approximately halfway between Calgary and Red Deer and an hour’s drive to the Rockies. Didsbury offers small community living with big city amenities just a short drive away.

Didsbury is a family-focused community with three schools, a hospital, public library, and robust recreational facilities, including a newly renovated 2-surface arena, 5-lane swimming pool, 4-sheet curling rink, ball diamonds, Skate Park, golf course and numerous playgrounds and pathways. The top industries in the community include Agriculture, Construction, Real Estate, Professional Services and Transportation.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Engineering & Infrastructure, this position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall management of key operational functions within the Public Works Department. The Manager of Public Works oversees all areas of Public Works operations, ensuring the efficient, effective, and compliant delivery of municipal services.

The role is accountable for the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of a wide range of public works programs and infrastructure projects, including those delivered through contracted services. The Manager ensures that projects are completed on time and within budget while meeting regulatory requirements, and safety standards.

Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday. Evening, weekend and holidays work may apply.

Closing Date: March 23, 2026

Requirements

Required

Minimum of 5 years working experience in a public works, construction or environmental services environment
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisor role
Basic Emergency Management & Incident Command System 100, 200
Clean Class 5 Alberta driver’s license

Desired

Alberta Environment Level I Water distribution and Level I Wastewater collection and treatment certification
Familiarity with Sensus Analytics and Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Public Works Supervisor certification from Alberta Public Works Association
Certified Engineering Technologist (C.ET) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Job Type

Full Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

No salary range listed.

Closing Date

March 23, 2026

Posting ID: 37364

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