Job Type
Executive Opportunities
Organization
Town of Didsbury
Competition Number
2026-18
Closing date
Jul 17, 2026
Job Description
Didsbury is a town of approximately 5,185 located 80 kilometres north of Calgary, approximately half-way 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 four schools, a hospital, public library, and robust recreational facilities, including a two-surface arena, five-lane swimming pool, four-sheet curling rink, ball diamonds, a skate park and numerous playgrounds and pathways. The top industries in the community include agriculture, construction, real estate, professional services, and transportation.
About the Opportunity
As our Director of Public Works & Infrastructure, you will report to the Chief Administrative Officer and lead the operational services and infrastructure systems ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance.
The Director will play a central role in planning and executing capital projects, managing departmental budgets, and supporting long-term infrastructure planning initiatives. We are looking for a collaborative leader who brings a high level of public relations expertise and a strong background in project management.
WHAT THE TOWN OF DIDSBURY IS LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE:
Required
- 5+ years working experience in a municipal construction and/or engineering environment, this includes tracking project expenses and maintaining accurate budget information
- 4+ years’ experience in a management and/or leadership role
- Certification in Project Management and/or Facility Management
Desired
- Civil Engineering Technology Diploma
- Certification in Wastewater Treatment Level 1
- Certification in Wastewater Collection Level 2
- Certification in Water Distribution Level 2
Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday. Evening, weekend and holidays work will apply.
Salary Range: $111,000 - $132,635
Closing Date: July 17, 2026
Application Return If you are looking for a challenging opportunity, you are invited to submit a cover letter and resume quoting Competition 2026-18 to:
Stefanie Halfyard, Manager of Human Resources
Town of Didsbury
Box 790, Didsbury, Alberta, T0M 0W0
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 403.335.7366 | Fax: 403.335.9794
To learn more about the Town of Didsbury,
please visit us at www.didsbury.ca.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
