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Manager, Infrastructure Policy, Planning & Analytics

Position Details

Position Information

Title Manager, Infrastructure Policy, Planning & Analytics
Job Status Regular Full Time (Exempt)
Position Overview
The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be “The Healthiest Small City in the World”, with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.
 
The City’s Engineering, Parks and Environment department has an exciting opportunity for a regular full-time Manager, Infrastructure Policy, Planning, and Analytics. 
Responsibilities
The Engineering, Parks and Environment Department is responsible for stewardship of the City’s engineering and public works infrastructure as well as City’s public spaces including parks, plazas, and natural areas. 
 
We are looking for a results-oriented professional who can provide strong communication and organizational skills in a new role that focusses on managing technical and policy aspects of asset management practice related to municipal infrastructure and services.  The role includes responsibility for a broad range of municipal infrastructure. 
 
Specific duties and responsibilities include: 
·         Advancing asset management practices throughout the organization including the creation and implementation of infrastructure specific asset management plans and technical standards;
·         Overseeing long-term studies, data collection and analysis related to engineering infrastructure performance, condition assessment, capacity analysis, rehabilitation, and replacement;
·         Developing and implementing policy and managing risk related to natural hazards and climate change
·         Balancing community demands, regulatory requirements, service levels, and risk assessments to create annual financial plans and to inform long-range financial plans;
·         Recommending and implementing policy, business process improvements, and performance reporting  to support data-driven decision making;
·         Adjusting the department’s policy directions to align with the evolution of community priorities as determined by City Council; 
·         Overseeing a broad scope of municipal engineering analysis and design services performed by both external consultants and in-house technical staff.
Requirements
You have considerable related municipal engineering experience in a management, supervisory and administrative capacity along with a degree or diploma in a related discipline such as engineering, applied science, architecture, or business administration combined with recognized professional status in the Province of British Columbia.  Critical to your success in this role will be your demonstrated application of technical knowledge combined with your ability to engage the varied stakeholder groups to move projects and initiatives forward. Advanced computer skills are essential and familiarity with public sector procurement as well as experience with Master Municipal Contract Documents (MMCD) are desirable. A PMP/Contract Administrator or similar certification would also be beneficial to the role. A Class 5 (or better) BC driver’s license is preferred.
Compensation
We offer an attractive remuneration and benefits package for this exempt position.
Hours of Work
Compressed work schedule.
Additional Information
During the recruitment process, applicants will be requested to provide a current Police Information Check (PIC). 
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply online through the Career Portal at www.cnv.org.  Applications will be reviewed after October 12, 2023.  This posting will remain active until the position is filled.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵ wx̱  wú7mesh (Squamish) and Sə l̓  ílwə taɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2023-0144
Job Open Date 09/14/2023
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
    • Graduate degree
    • Undergraduate degree
    • Post-secondary certificate or diploma
    • Some post-secondary training (courses only)
    • High School/GED
    • Did not complete High School
  2. * Please indicate the highest level of education/qualifications you have completed related to this position:
    • Graduate degree in a related discipline
    • Undergraduate degree in a related discipline
    • Combination of related training and experience
    • None of the above
  3. * Are you registered or eligible to register with EGBC?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Please indicate the number of years of experience you have working in a position with similar requirements and responsibilities:
    • Less than 3 years
    • 3 to less than 5 years
    • 5 to less than 7 years
    • 7 or more years
    • I have no experience working in a position with similar requirements and responsibilities
  5. * Please indicate the number of years of significant and progressive senior level management experience you have :
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 to less than 5 years
    • 5 to less than 7 years
    • 7 to less than 10 years
    • 10 or more years
    • I do not have significant and progressive senior level management experience
  6. * Please indicate the number of years of supervisory experience you have:
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 to less than 3 years
    • 3 to less than 5 years
    • 5 or more years
    • I have no experience supervising staff
  7. * Do you have experience managing and developing a team?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Do you have experience working as an employee for a municipal government?
    • Yes
    • No
  9. * Do you have a valid license to drive in Canada which is equivalent to a BC Class 5 or higher?
    • Yes
    • No
  10. * Do you have experience developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with external and internal groups/stakeholders?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter