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City of Winnipeg
Chief Project Officer

Chief Project Officer – NEWPCC Redevelopment City of Winnipeg
The City of Winnipeg is seeking an accomplished senior executive to serve as its next Chief Project Officer, providing enterprise-level leadership for the delivery of the North End Water Pollution Control Centre (NEWPCC) Upgrade Program. With an estimated value of more than $3 billion, this landmark program is among the largest and most complex municipal infrastructure initiatives in Canada. Its successful delivery will be central to advancing Winnipeg’s long-term environmental resilience, economic sustainability, and capacity for future growth.

As Manitoba’s capital and one of Canada’s major urban centres, the City of Winnipeg delivers a broad range of essential services to a diverse and growing population. The City is making strategic investments in infrastructure that enhance quality of life, enable economic growth, protect the environment, and strengthen communities. Through disciplined planning and responsible stewardship of public resources, Winnipeg is advancing projects that will deliver enduring value for residents today and for generations to come. The NEWPCC Upgrade Program represents a once-in-a-generation investment in critical public infrastructure.
Successful execution will strengthen the performance and capacity of Winnipeg’s wastewater treatment
system, support continued growth, and contribute to the protection of Manitoba’s waterways.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Chief Project Officer will be the senior executive accountable for the successful delivery of the NEWPCC Upgrade Program. The role provides strategic leadership and oversight across the full program lifecycle, including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness. The Chief Project Officer will ensure the program is delivered within approved scope, schedule, budget, and regulatory requirements, while upholding strong governance, disciplined risk management, transparency, and stakeholder confidence. Working in close partnership with City leadership, government partners, regulators, consultants, contractors, and funding agencies, the Chief Project Officer will bring clarity, alignment, and disciplined decision-making to a highly complex program environment involving multiple stakeholders, interests, and accountabilities.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished infrastructure leader with a strong record of delivering large-scale capital programs in complex, high-accountability environments. A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline is required; a professional designation such as P.Eng., PMP, or an equivalent credential would be an asset. The role calls for 10 to 15 years of progressive leadership experience, including accountability for major projects valued at $500 million or more, and demonstrated

expertise across project delivery, procurement, contract administration, construction management, commissioning, financial stewardship, and risk management.

Equally important is the ability to operate with strategic judgment, credibility, and influence in a highly visible public-sector context. The Chief Project Officer will build trust, align diverse interests, and lead multidisciplinary teams through ambiguity, complexity, and change. Experience in wastewater treatment, environmental infrastructure, or major public-sector capital programs would be a strong asset. For a proven project leader executive, this mandate offers the opportunity to lead a high-profile, critical program with lasting impact for the city, its residents, and the broader region.

To Apply
For more information, please contact Andreanne Gendron of Odgers at andreanne.gendron@odgers.com or submit your resume and letter of interest online to https://en-careers.odgers.com/en-ca/job/31990 by August 28th, 2026.

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
City of Winnipeg is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and the City of Winnipeg throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.

Aug 28th 2026

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