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Director of Public Work

City of Fort St. John

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CITY OF FORT ST. JOHN
Director of Public Works, Full Time Exempt
COMPETITION NO. 2026-69

Excellent people. Awesome Benefits. Great Wages.

Join us in Fort St John – the Energetic City! We are blessed with not only a strong economy but also a sense of community and a quality of life second to none. Fort St. John is a haven for adventure at all times of the year, with various active sport and leisure clubs, special events, and a standing commitment to promoting and providing community and personal wellness appealing to a wide range of interests.

The Director of Public Works provides senior leadership and strategic direction for the City’s core infrastructure and operational services, including Roads and Transportation, Utilities, Civic Properties, and Fleet Services. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, the Director is accountable for the safe, reliable and financially responsible delivery of essential public services, long-term asset stewardship and capital infrastructure planning. The role ensures departmental activities align with Council priorities, legislative requirements, and organizational objectives, and provides professional advice on infrastructure risk, service delivery, capital investment and emerging operational issues.

Successful candidates must have: Degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration or related discipline and minimum of 10 years progressively responsible experience in municipal public works, utilities or infrastructure operations, including significant senior leadership responsibility. Successful applicants must also have valid BC Class 5 driver’s license.
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package for this full-time exempt position. Interested applicants are requested to send their resume AND covering letter (Word or PDF format) to the undersigned prior to 9:00 am, July 14, 2026.
HRIS Administrative Assistant, Tracy Konashuk tkonashuk@fortstjohn.ca

City of Fort St. John, 10631 – 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z5 PHONE: (250) 787-8150 FAX: (250) 787-8181
For more information visit https://www.fortstjohn.ca/

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

 

07/15/2026

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