Capital Projects Officer 2026/17

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:16:51 -0700

The Position

The County of Wetaskiwin is seeking a Capital Projects Officer, reporting to the CAO and will lead the planning, design, procurement, and delivery of municipal capital projects from conception to completion. This role manages complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects while providing leadership, technical expertise, and strategic input into capital planning and asset management. The Capital Projects Officer will be committed to working within a strong and team-oriented corporate culture, showing flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible to:

Manage a portfolio of capital projects from planning through completion, including scheduling, budgeting, inspections and quality control.
Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management and reporting.
Administer contracts, review invoices and manage cost controls.
Coordinate consultants, contractors and internal teams.
Identify project risks and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and review designs, specifications and cost estimates.
Contribute to long-term infrastructure planning.
Support facility maintenance planning and projects.
Drive continuous improvement in project delivery.
Liaise with departments, agencies, consultants, and the public.
Prepare reports and presentations for leadership and Council.
Ensure compliance with legislation, environmental regulations and policies.
Support permitting and regulatory approvals.
Maintain required project documentation.
Ensure all worksites, internal and contractors, are meeting Occupational Health & Safety standards, expectations and regulations.
Demonstrated understanding of municipal water and wastewater operations.
Assist with other duties as allocated.

Desired Competencies:

Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
Experience working within a municipal setting.
Efficient at managing multiple priorities in a high-paced environment while still achieving goals and deadlines.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work independently when required and lead with initiative.
Outstanding interpersonal, communication and presentation skills to work with Council, staff, community groups, leaders, the pubic and all orders of government.

Experience and Education Requirements

5-7 years recent experience in civil infrastructure project delivery
Proficient in Microsoft Office and GIS programs
Experience and knowledge of the Municipal Government Act and Robert’s Rules of Order.
A bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
An industry related designation such as: C.E.T., P.Tech., P.L. (Eng), EIT, PMP, or P.Eng.

What we Offer

The County of Wetaskiwin offers a competitive municipal compensation package for our Capital Projects Officer position including:

Full time, permanent position based on a 35-hour standard work week 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Salary Range: $116,025 – $146,083. Qualifications and experience are used for grid placement.
Vacation entitlement starting at 3 weeks
Eligibility for Management Day’s Program
Strong corporate culture promoting well-being, professionalism, collaboration and teamwork
Comprehensive Benefits Plan including extended health care, health spending account, dental plan, long-term disability coverage, and life insurance
Defined Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) with employer-matching contributions that start on your first day!
Ongoing professional development training consistent with your qualifications and position requirements

To Apply for this Position

Interested candidates are invited to apply with a cover letter and resume, referencing “Capital Projects Officer” in the subject line of your email.

Posted Date: May 1, 2026
Closing Date: May 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm.

Kayla Leschert, HR Professional | Email or Submit Online
County of Wetaskiwin No. 10

All applications are appreciated, however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted directly. Please be advised that applications will be monitored daily, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.