City of Prince Rupert
Project Manager - Engineering
Date of Posting:
April 24, 2026
Reports to:
Director of Operations
Closing Date
May 15, 2026
Job Type:
Permanent Full-time
Employment Type:
Exempt
Salary Range:
$119,125 - $143,949
Expected Start:
ASAP
The City of Prince Rupert respectfully acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Ts’msyen and Sm’algyax-speaking peoples. We offer gratitude to the people who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.
Why work for the City of Prince Rupert?
The City delivers the essential services that keeps our community moving and supporting residents, local businesses, and industry every single day. Working here means more than just doing a job; it’s about serving the community you call home, building meaningful relationships, and seeing the real impact of your work firsthand. We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace where diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and local knowledge are not only welcomed, but truly valued. We encourage applications from individuals who share our commitment to public service and who want to help build a community where everyone feels they belong.
“Let your skills and talent grow alongside us as we reshape our city’s future!”
Who you are
You are a detail-oriented and collaborative engineering project management professional who thrives in a dynamic, multi-faceted environment and is motivated by making a positive impact in our community. You bring a strong understanding of the complexities of local government and a shared commitment to delivering a high-quality service to the City’s major infrastructure projects. With experience leading complex capital projects, you confidently guide all phases of delivery—from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout—while engaging respectfully and proactively with diverse stakeholders, partners, and members of the City team. You approach your work with integrity, accountability, and transparency, excel at managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and risk, and take pride in ensuring projects meet legislative, regulatory, and industry standards. Driven by teamwork and continuous improvement, you are inspired by contributing to safe, resilient, and well-delivered infrastructure that serves everyone.
What you’ll bring
- Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, with current registration or eligibility for registration with the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC). P.Eng. designation is considered an asset.
- Certificate or designation in project, contract, or construction management—such as Project Management Professional (PMP) is considered an asset.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience managing civil engineering or infrastructure projects, preferably within a municipal or public-sector environment.
- Demonstrated experience delivering complex capital infrastructure projects—such as roads, bridges, and water and wastewater systems—through all phases of the project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and close-out.
- Experience beyond seven (7) years, particularly with large-scale or multi-stakeholder projects, is considered an asset.
Compensation & Benefits
The position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits and pension plan, relocation assistance, and ongoing personal and professional development opportunities.
Other information that you should know
- This position is based in Prince Rupert, BC,
- You will be required to provide a current clear criminal record search,
- You must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
What to send our way
- Your CV or Resume highlighting your education, experience, and skills.
- A cover letter that explains your interest in filling this Project Manager - Engineering position.
Please submit your cover letter and CV or resume (in PDF format) to:
Attn: Human Resources Department
Email: HROP@princerupert.ca
Subject: Project Manager - Engineering
OR
Drop or mail cover letter and resume to:
City of Prince Rupert
Attn: Human Resources
424 - 3rd Avenue West
Rupert, BC, V8J 1L7
If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Antonio Vera, Senior Human Resources Manager, at (250)627-2898 or via email at HR@princerupert.ca
Thank you for considering this role with us!
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
