Utilities Engineering Program Manager - Sanitary Sewer Systems

Competition Number: 25288

Category: Engineering and Public Works

Job Title: Utilities Engineering Program Manager - Sanitary Sewer Systems

Department: Engineering - Public Works - Infrastructure Planning and Analysis

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time (Exempt)

Salary: The annual salary for this exempt position is $108,790 - $127,980 (2024 rate) and an excellent benefits package.

Posted Date: October 29, 2025

Closing Date: November 20, 2025

Last Modified: October 29, 2025, 9:35 am

Status: Open

Description:

The District of Saanich is the largest municipality on Vancouver Island located in beautiful Greater Victoria, blending both the urban and rural environments, and home to approximately 124,000 citizens.  

The Infrastructure Planning & Analysis Division of the Engineering Department is seeking a strategic, motivated, and experienced professional engineer to join our team as Utilities Engineering Program Manager with a portfolio focus on the Sanitary Sewer Collection system. This position leads a unionized technical team in the development and implementation of utility master plans, asset management plans, capital program identification, development servicing assessments, and other technical and policy initiatives supporting the operational sustainability and resilience of the District’s sanitary sewer infrastructure. This role plays a pivotal part in achieving municipal service objectives and ensuring alignment with servicing regulations. This position is responsible for guiding activities from investigation and diagnosis to project scoping through to implementation and reporting, while building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering or a related field and are registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC). You bring a minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in utilities engineering, including at least one year of supervisory experience overseeing technical staff. You possess demonstrated knowledge of municipal asset management principles, relevant legislation, and engineering best practices in sanitary sewer analysis and infrastructure assessments. You have a proven ability to build partnerships, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, and lead teams in a unionized environment. Ability run hydraulic modeling software would be an asset

The District of Saanich offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and an exceptional work environment that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Important Information:

The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca. We thank all applicants for applying.