Management
Permanent

Section Head – infrastructure and special projects

Job Description

Urban planning and engineering direction

Salary range : $89 692 à $128 260

Reporting to the Deputy Director—Engineering, the incumbent is responsible for municipal infrastructure and special projects. He or she plans, organizes, coordinates, and oversees activities and projects within his or her area of responsibility. In particular, he or she ensures the successful completion of projects related to municipal infrastructure and civil engineering. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the incumbent works closely with teams in urban planning, engineering, public works, and other relevant disciplines to ensure integrated planning of initiatives across the region. He or she is also responsible for carrying out special projects, as well as the issuance of permits and the monitoring of public utility work throughout the City’s territory.

Main responsibilities

The incumbent plans, directs, and oversees the section’s activities in these key areas:

Infrastructure and civil engineering: the design, repair, and improvement of municipal infrastructure such as streets, roadways, sidewalks, municipal networks, bicycle infrastructure, public spaces, and other civil engineering structures.
Special projects : responsibility for special and innovative projects assigned by management; conducting feasibility analyses; coordinating internal and external resources involved in the deployment and implementation of these projects; and evaluating their performance. The individual will be responsible for participating in the bidding process as well as managing contracts and external consultants. He or she will also monitor and control costs, manage contract changes, and identify and mitigate project-related risks.

Qualifications required

Required qualifications:

Hold a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or in an engineering discipline relevant to the position’s responsibilities
Be a member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
Have 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in civil engineering, municipal infrastructure, project management, or a related field.
Demonstrate collaborative leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to structure projects, set priorities, resolve issues, and move projects forward.

Employment status

Why join the city Dollard-des-Ormeaux?

Dynamic city focused on innovation and collaboration
Known for its friendly atmosphere and positive work environment
Interesting challenges
Human work environment where employees can thrive
Competitive salary and benefits
Benefit pension plan
Access to a training room, a library and sports activities.

Please submit your resume in the “Work” section of the website at www.ddo.qc.ca, along with a cover letter and the Equal employment opportunity form, no later than Novembre 20th, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered will be contacted.

The City of Dollard-des-Ormeaux is an equal opportunity employer and invites handicapped persons*, women, Aboriginal people and members of visible minorities and ethnic minorities to apply.

*People with a disability must make their accommodation requests when invited to the selection process. This information will be treated confidentially.

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