Director-Municipal Services

Job Title: Director-Municipal ServicesJob Requisition ID: 77028Ministry: Municipal AffairsLocation: Hanna, ABFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: PermanentScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: December 4, 2025Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2 (M42Z2)Salary: $4,402.49 to $5,590.52 bi‑weekly ($114,904 - $145,912 per year) The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion, and innovation are valued and supported. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs assists municipalities in providing well‑managed, collaborative, and accountable local government to Albertans. The Government of Alberta, Special Areas Board is currently looking for a Director, Municipal Services to join their busy and diverse team. Reporting to the Chair of the Special Areas Board, the Director of Municipal Services is responsible for the overall administration and management of infrastructure, service provision, and policy development related to rural municipal services. The diverse and broad scope of this position includes infrastructure, services, and policy related to eight key areas: transportation, emergency & protective services, water/wastewater, waste management, hamlets, municipal parks, legal survey and dam safety. Significant in‑depth knowledge of each operational area is required. Main Responsibilities Direct the preparation of an annual budget and perform Expenditure Office responsibilities. Ensure the cost‑effective provision of a road network that meets the needs of the Special Areas related to commercial and commuter traffic. Ensure the delivery of effectual emergency and protective services for the Special Areas including fire and emergency response, disaster services and enforcement. Develop policy recommendations, advice, and reporting to the Special Areas Board. Enhance the quality of life for all stakeholders through effective management of Municipal Parks services and assets. Provide leadership and sound environmental management relating to the collection and disposal of regional municipal waste. Ensure the efficient delivery of municipal potable water and wastewater collection services. Ensure achievement of maximum cost benefit for Special Areas equipment repair and fleet management. Ensure delivery of legal survey requirements for Special Areas. Additional responsibilities include managing the provision of all transportation infrastructures, supervising 177 permanent and seasonal employees in a Unionized environment at the Youngstown Service Center, and managing $225 million dollars of capital assets and $5 million of inventory assets. The Director, Municipal Services will oversee a team of professional and technical staff for the delivery of urban municipal services to 17 Hamlets, including legal surveys, water/wastewater treatment, and emergency & protective services for the Special Areas. Competencies Systems Thinking – Aligns and integrates top priorities and understands how external factors impact policies and procedures, creating strategies and plans to achieve organizational goals. Agility – Creates opportunities for improvement and adapts to changing priorities. Develop Networks – Builds impactful relationships with a wide range of parties, ensuring the needs of varying groups are represented. Develop Self and Others – Encourages development and integration of emerging methods, shapes group learning for team development. Creative Problem Solving – Engages the community and available resources to address issues, seeks root causes, and finds ways to improve complex systems. Qualifications Required : University Degree in Equipment Management, Engineering, Project Management and Design or equivalent supplemented with a minimum of 7 years of experience related to Infrastructure Management or Municipal Asset Management. Wide‑ranging knowledge of the relevant legislation and related regulations and how these acts direct the activities of the Special Areas Board is required (Special Areas Act, Alberta Municipal Government Act, Emergency Management Act, Public Lands Act). Understanding of the Special Areas Board Policies and Procedures and their application to the business of the Special Areas Board. Experience with municipal government functions (e.g., land use planning and development, infrastructure planning and development, survey and mapping). Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education. Assets Demonstrated knowledge in project management, including tendering, contract management, contractor/consultant performance management, and project delivery. Basic understanding of other legislation and related regulations (Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Enhancement and Protection Act, Species at Risk Act, Water Act, Traffic Safety Act, Safety Codes Act, Survey Act, Land Titles Act, Animal Protection Act, Dangerous Dogs Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Line Fence Act). Effective communication skills, including verbal and written, and effective time management and organizational skills. Ability related to procurement, specifically specification assessment and equipment purchasing. Experience managing projects and building relationships with external partners, including other municipalities and consultants/contractors. Engineering related project experience is an asset. Notes Applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their resume. Only applications with a cover letter will be reviewed. Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks or interview travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate. Out‑of‑province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. How to Apply Applicants should provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. Candidates must apply online via the Government of Alberta portal ( It is recommended that applicants who have completed post‑secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain a credential evaluation from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) ( or a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please refer to the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada ( for more information. Applicants should include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application. Closing Statement This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. 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