Public Works Manager

Public Works Manager Job Description

Township of Lanark Highlands

Internal/External Posting

PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER (Job Posting #2026-17)

PERMANENT FULL-TIME

Salary Range (2026): $54.36 - $63.94 per hour ($113,068 - $132,995 per annum), based on experience

The Township of Lanark Highlands is seeking a qualified, experienced and motivated municipal manager to assume the full-time position of Manager of Public Works. Reporting to the CAO, this position manages all road-related functions and waste management operations, including the human, material and financial resources of the Public Works Department.

The ideal candidate will have acquired related post-secondary education and be a Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist, or equivalent, with a minimum of three years of management experience (preferably in a municipal setting). Candidates with a Certified Road Supervisor designation, combined with a demonstrated commitment to continuing education in public works and asset management, together with relevant experience, will also be considered. The candidate's specific experience should include road maintenance, construction, and design (preferably in a rural environment); producing tender documents/contracts; working with GPS units for current PSAB requirements; preparing written reports (e.g., staff reports); budgeting; and policy development. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills, strong leadership abilities, an understanding of applicable legislation, and a working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are necessary to succeed in this management role. In addition, knowledge of waste management operations, facilities, household hazardous waste and associated regulations are required.

The Township of Lanark Highlands strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment.

If contacted for an employment opportunity, please let us know if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.

The Township offers competitive remuneration, a benefits package, and an OMERS pension.

A full job description is available at: https://www.lanarkhighlands.ca/town-hall/employment-opportunities

Applications will be held in strict confidence. Please ensure that we receive your detailed application (cover letter and resume) no later than 4:00 pm, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, to:

Township of Lanark Highlands

“Public Works Manager Posting #2026-17”

75 George Street, P.O. Box 340

Lanark, ON K0G 1K0

E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Fax #: (613) 259-2291

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer, adhering to the rules and regulations outlined in the Human Rights Code. Artificial Intelligence is not used in the recruitment process.

Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine employment qualifications. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the CAO at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..