Director of Public Works & Engineering

Overview

Every candidate has a unique set of skills and abilities, but they can bring even more value to an organization with their personality, energy, and vision. At Legacy Executive Search Partners, we aim to identify these unique characteristics in each candidate, and understand how these attributes can provide a unique contribution to an organization. Our personal approach to executive search will provide a rewarding match for both candidate and organization for years to come.

The Township of Adjala-Tosorontio is predominantly a rural area that proudly boasts strong agricultural roots, in a picturesque countryside, which offers premier quality of life and properties with safe communities throughout. Adjala-Tosorontio is in the south‑west gateway to Simcoe County and cottage country, a short drive west of Hwy 400, and then south to the GTA.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the CAO, the Director of Public Works and Engineering is a key member of the senior management team, responsible for the leadership, planning, organization, and oversight of all public infrastructure, municipal facilities, and capital and development engineering‑related functions. This position plays a critical role in ensuring sustainability, safety, and efficient operations and maintenance of core services and assets, including roads, bridges, water and wastewater systems, stormwater infrastructure, parks and playgrounds, fleet operations, and municipal facilities.

The Director manages the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) service agreement for water and wastewater services, provides oversight on new development, and leads the procurement process for capital projects and contracted services. This role is key in supporting strategic growth, capital planning and service delivery while ensuring compliance with provincial regulations and alignment with Council‑approved priorities and budgets.

Candidate Requirements

The Ideal candidate will possess post‑secondary education in Civil Engineering or related discipline. The candidate will be a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with 7-10 years of related experience or have a Professional Engineer (PEng) designation with 5-7 years of related experience including progressive experience of municipal public works or engineering including senior leadership experience. In addition, thorough knowledge of municipal infrastructure systems, engineering practices, fleet operations, asset management, and project management. Strong leadership skills and communication skills are required.

Compensation & Benefits

The position is a 35 hours / week, on‑site position with a salary range of $113,544–$141,925 . This advertisement is for an existing vacancy. For more information including a detailed Benefits Package, please contact : careers@lesp.ca

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Application Process

If you wish to be considered for the role, please email your cover letter and resume in PDF format to Kartik Kumar at careers@lesp.ca by January 10th, 2026 at 11 : 59pm.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates may be contacted for interviews before the posted deadline.

Please be assured that any information shared with Legacy Partners will be treated with the strictest confidence and shared only with the client for the purposes of this search.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

Legacy Partners and the Township of Adjala‑Tosorontio are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff is essential to organizational excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to confidentially self‑identify at the time of application. In accordance with the provincial legislation, accommodation will be provided by Legacy Partners and the organization throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If you would like to self‑identify during the recruitment process, please fill out the IISD’s Voluntary Self‑Identification Questionnaire and submit it with your application.

Thank you once again for your interest.

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