Help shape the future of the Township of Wellington North as our Director of Infrastructure. This newly created executive leadership opportunity will influence how our Township grows, invests, and delivers services for decades to come. This position you’ll provide strategic leadership across Transportation Services, Environmental Services, and Infrastructure Services while helping guide the Township’s growth, sustainability, and long-term organizational success. As our community continues to grow, we’re investing in our organizational capacity to ensure we continue delivering exceptional municipal services today while planning for tomorrow.
This is more than a Director position, it’s an opportunity to help lead the future of one of Ontario's growing rural municipalities. You’ll join a collaborative leadership team that:
- Builds a modern, progressive municipal organization.
- Delivers exceptional municipal services.
- Invests in sustainable infrastructure.
- Supports innovation and continuous improvement.
- Creates an engaged and high-performing workplace.
- Plans today for the community of tomorrow.
This is an opportunity to leave a lasting impact by helping build the organization, infrastructure, and leadership need to serve the Township for the next generation.
We believe our greatest asset is our people. That's why we're committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative workplace where staff are empowered to grow, innovate, and succeed.
- Provides strategic leadership for Transportation, Environmental, and Infrastructure Services
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Leads long-term infrastructure planning, asset management, and capital investment strategies.
- Partners with the CAO and Council to support organizational planning and strategic decision-making.
- Oversees major infrastructure projects, engineering initiatives, and sustainable community growth.
- Provides leadership, direction, coaching, performance management, and operational oversight to direct reports while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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Builds strong relationships with staff, Council, consultants, developers, regulatory agencies, and community partners.
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Provides executive oversight of the Township’s water and wastewater services while building strong partnerships with OCWA, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
- A university degree in Engineering, Business, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
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A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or similar professional designation.
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At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in engineering, public works, infrastructure, environmental services, or transportation.
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5 or more years of senior management experience.
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Collaborative leader who combines technical expertise with strategic vision.
- Experience leading capital infrastructure projects, strategic planning, and municipal operations.
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Strong financial, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and leadership abilities.
- Political acuity and the ability to build trust with Council, staff, and the community.
- Valid G Drivers License.
- Thinks strategically while delivering practical results.
- Enjoys building strong teams and mentoring future leaders.
- Can confidently navigate complex technical, political, and organizational environments.
- Thrives on solving problems and leading change.
- Builds collaborative relationships and earns trust.
- Sees infrastructure as the foundation of vibrant, sustainable communities.
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Comfortable leading organizational change while balancing operational excellence with long-term strategic priorities.
- This position is primarily office-based and includes regular travel throughout the Township to municipal facilities, projects, and operational sites. Evening meetings and after-hours response during emergencies or operational events may occasionally be required.
- This is a newly created full-time position, was created to support the Township’s long-term organizational growth and strategic vision.
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Salary range: $115,553.60 to $144,417, based on a 35-hour work week, plus a competitive benefits package and OMERS pension.
If you're passionate about building sustainable communities, developing high-performing teams, and leaving a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Interested applicants should visit our Careers section and apply online at www.wellington-north.com. For the full job description, please email [email protected]. Applications will be accepted in confidence until 12PM July 29, 2026.
The Township may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during the recruitment process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our HR team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment. AI does not make final hiring decisions. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. Wellington North is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for disabilities will be provided, upon request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Personal information in relation to the recruitment and hiring process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
