CAREERS

The Opportunity

This position is responsible for the strategy, planning, execution, and delivery of land development projects across commercial, industrial, residential, and strategic land uses, from concept through to completion.

At Western Irrigation District (WID), the term “Commercial” reflects the economic and strategic development of land assets across all land use types—not solely non-residential development. This role supports a broad portfolio that includes residential, industrial, irrigation-related, and multi-use development initiatives aligned with organizational growth objectives.

Depending on experience, this role may be filled at either the Manager or Senior Manager level.

• At the Manager level, the role focuses on execution, coordination, and delivery of projects within established frameworks.
• At the Senior Manager level, the role expands to include full lifecycle ownership, strategic leadership, complex negotiations, and direct accountability for project outcomes and financial performance.

This position works closely with Land & Business Development leadership and plays a key role in advancing WID’s land development strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Strategic Leadership

• Manage and/or lead land development projects from concept through completion
• Define (Senior) or support (Manager) project approach, timelines, and delivery frameworks
• Coordinate internal teams and external contractors to ensure milestones are met
• Identify risks, solve issues, and escalate or resolve as appropriate to level
• Support (Manager) or optimize (Senior) development processes and execution models

Municipal & Regulatory Coordination/Leadership

• Act as a key contact (Manager) or primary liaison (Senior) with municipal, provincial, and regulatory bodies
• Support (Manager) or lead (Senior) applications, approvals, and permitting processes
• Coordinate compliance with regulations and development conditions
• Interpret and anticipate regulatory changes (Senior) and communicate impacts to leadership
• Navigate complex or high-risk approval processes (Senior)

Land Assembly & Development

• Support (Manager) or lead (Senior) land acquisition due diligence and evaluation
• Coordinate (Manager) or structure and negotiate (Senior) land assembly and agreements
• Maintain accurate land and project documentation
• Contribute to long-term land development planning and readiness

Financial Tracking & Performance

• Track (Manager) or own (Senior) project budgets, timelines, and financial performance
• Support (Manager) or lead (Senior) financial analysis, investment assumptions, and development strategy
• Monitor KPIs and project performance
• Prepare reporting for leadership (Manager) or executive-level reporting (Senior)

Stakeholder Coordination & Leadership

• Support communication (Manager) or lead negotiations (Senior) with landowners, developers, and partners
• Coordinate across internal teams to ensure alignment
• Act as a senior liaison across departments and stakeholders (Senior)
• Prepare and present updates, risks, and recommendations (Senior level includes executive audience)

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables

• Delivery of land development projects aligned with timelines and budgets
• Advancement of strategic land development initiatives
• Achievement of approvals and required agreements
• Strong documentation and regulatory compliance
• Effective coordination and/or leadership of stakeholders and partners
• Contribution to WID’s long-term land development strategy (Senior emphasis)
• Financial performance and ROI alignment (Senior emphasis)

Qualifications

Must Have (Manager Level)

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Land Development, or related field
• 5–7+ years’ experience in land development or related field
• Experience coordinating projects and working with contractors and consultants
• Working knowledge of municipal and regulatory approval processes
• Experience with Alberta land titles system and land acquisition processes
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Must Have (Senior Manager Level)

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Land Development, or related field
• 8–10+ years’ experience in residential, commercial, and/or industrial land development
• Proven experience leading complex projects and multi-disciplinary teams
• Deep knowledge of municipal, provincial, and regulatory environments
• Strong experience with Alberta land titles system, land documentation, and acquisition processes
• Minimum 5 years direct leadership experience (employees and/or contractors)
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Skills

• Project coordination and/or leadership
• Strategic thinking and decision-making (Senior emphasis)
• Stakeholder communication and relationship management
• Problem-solving and risk management
• Financial tracking and/or financial ownership (level dependent)
• Ability to work through complexity and competing priorities

Assets (Nice to Have)

• Experience with utilities coordination
• Advanced knowledge of development approval processes (Senior)
• Professional designation (RPP, MCIP, Eng, P.Ag, PMP, or related)
• Experience with project management tools
• Experience improving or implementing development processes (Senior)

Leveling Approach

• WID is hiring this role at either a Manager or Senior Manager level, depending on the successful candidate’s experience and demonstrated capabilities.
• Leveling will be based on:
  • Scope of project ownership (partial vs full lifecycle)
  • Complexity of projects and negotiations
  • Level of strategic involvement and decision-making
  • Financial accountability and impact
  • Leadership experience and stakeholder influence
  • Candidates will be assessed throughout the recruitment process, and the final level will be determined prior to offer.

Reporting to:               Senior Manager Capital Projects

Department:                Capital Projects

Employment Type:    Full-Time, Permanent

Position Summary

This position plays a key role in supporting the Senior Manager Capital Projects, the Capital Projects Team, and the Project Management Office (PMO) in the planning, execution, and administration of capital and maintenance projects. This role combines executive-level administrative support with project coordination and project administration responsibilities. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent organizational and communication skills, a client-driven mindset, and adaptability to new technologies and digital tools.

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager Capital Projects, the Capital Projects Administrator provides high-level administrative support, manages project documentation, and ensures efficient workflow within the Capital Projects Team. The role requires working effectively in a team, managing multiple priorities, meeting tight deadlines, and supporting adherence to WID’s Health, Safety, and Environment Management System.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Support

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate logistics for the Senior Manager and Capital Projects Team.
• Prepare agendas, take meeting minutes, track action items, and follow up to ensure timely
• Handle correspondence, inquiries, and communication within the team and across
• Support preparation of executive presentations, board reports, dashboards, and internal
• Assist in organizing project files and documentation in digital systems to ensure accuracy and
• Track tasks, maintain action lists, and provide overall administrative leadership to support team

Project Support

• Assist Project Managers and Construction Supervisors with project scheduling, cost tracking, and
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure timely communication and documentation compliance.
• Support procurement activities including RFQs, purchase orders, and invoice
• Assist in securing permits, licenses, and approvals to ensure compliance with applicable
• Learn and adopt new digital tools, AI-enabled platforms, and reporting systems to enhance project
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and contribute to PMO system
• Participate in safety and coordination meetings as required, ensuring adherence to WID HSE

Qualifications

Must Have

• 2–5 years of experience in project administration, coordination, or a related
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Professional, client-focused, and solution-oriented
• Commitment to ongoing learning and adoption of new technologies to support efficient project management and reporting.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Project).
• Ability and interest in learning digital project management platforms and AI-assisted reporting
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

Assets (Nice to Have)

• Experience in construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects is an
• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field is an
• Additional training or certification in Project Coordination, Document Control, or Health & Safety is an
• Familiarity with construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation processes

Reporting to:             Project Manager

Employment Type:   Full-Time,  Permanent

Position Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the successful planning, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and delivery of routine construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and operational projects across the District. The role serves as the primary resource for developing accurate and competitive cost estimates, project plans, schedules, and cost forecasting for a high volume of small to mid-sized projects, generally under $100,000.

The ideal candidate will bring practical estimating experience gained in a competitive civil construction environment, with the ability to develop accurate, efficient, and cost-effective estimates based on real-world construction practices. Experience with earthworks, canal systems, dam infrastructure, utilities, or other heavy civil construction is highly valued and will support practical project planning and execution.

Reporting to the Project Manager, this position works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, and Finance to support the planning and delivery of routine operational and maintenance projects. The role helps ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with District priorities while supporting continuous improvement in estimating accuracy and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Budget Development

• Prepare detailed and competitive cost estimates for routine construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and operational projects.
• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed project budgets throughout the project
• Analyze labour, equipment, material, subcontractor, and indirect costs using practical knowledge of construction methods and productivity.
• Review project scopes, drawings, and specifications to identify cost drivers, risks, and opportunities for
• Maintain estimating databases, historical cost information, productivity benchmarks, and unit pricing to improve estimating accuracy.
• Assist with annual operating and capital budget planning for routine infrastructure and maintenance
• Support project planning by providing timely estimating information to assist with project prioritization and decision-making.

Cost Control

• Monitor project expenditures against approved
• Track committed costs, purchase orders, contracts, invoices, and change
• Identify cost variances and provide timely reporting to project
• Prepare project cost forecasts and estimate-at-completion
• Support financial controls and cost management processes across operational and maintenance
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure project costs are accurately coded, tracked, and

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain project schedules and milestone tracking
• Coordinate planning activities to support efficient execution of multiple concurrent operational
• Monitor project progress against planned
• Identify schedule risks, resource constraints, and opportunities to improve project
• Assist with work prioritization, resource planning, and coordination between Operations, Maintenance, and project teams.
• Maintain project reporting systems and schedule

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare project performance reports, dashboards, and
• Provide regular updates on project status, budget performance, schedule progress, and key
• Analyze estimating accuracy, project costs, productivity, and project performance to support continuous
• Maintain accurate project records and supporting
• Support management reporting and operational planning

Project Support

• Support procurement and tendering activities through cost analysis, bid comparisons, and estimate
• Assist with project planning, business cases, and funding requests where
• Coordinate project documentation and reporting
• Participate in project meetings and provide estimating, planning, and project controls
• Support continuous improvement of estimating practices, project management processes, tools, and reporting systems.
• Assist with implementation and optimization of project management and estimating

Qualifications

Must Have

• 3–5+ years of experience in civil construction; estimating, project planning, project coordination, construction management, or project delivery.
• Experience preparing competitive construction estimates for small to medium-sized projects, preferably within a contractor or competitive bidding environment.
• Practical experience in civil
• Experience developing project budgets, estimates, and financial
• Experience monitoring project costs and
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project reporting
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s

Skills

• Competitive construction estimating and cost
• Strong analytical and problem-solving
• Excellent attention to detail and
• Strong organizational and project coordination
• Effective communication and stakeholder
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and construction
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on improving estimating accuracy, efficiency, and project

Assets (Nice to Have)

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Gold Seal through Canadian Construction Association, or other estimating or construction-related certification.
• Experience with municipal, utility, irrigation, water infrastructure, or heavy civil construction
• Knowledge of procurement, tendering, and contract administration
• Experience with grant-funded projects.