General Manager, Transportation & Transit

As the ideal candidate, you bring significant senior leadership experience in transportation, transit, engineering, infrastructure or municipal operations. You are an experienced people leader with strong knowledge of capital planning and project delivery, and have demonstrated success working within complex, politically sensitive environments.

Lethbridge is Alberta’s third largest city, located two hours south of Calgary and one hour from the U.S. border. This sunny and breezy city offers a unique quality of life by providing the best of both rural and urban lifestyles in one place. From Waterton Lakes National Park to the many ski resorts in the nearby Rockies, this city is at the centre of it all. Within Lethbridge you'll have an opportunity to explore more than 70 parks, 14 pools and arenas, 10 arts and culture facilities and 3 post-secondary institutions. You'll also enjoy a commute that is less than 15 minutes, giving you the opportunity to spend more time doing the things you love outside of work. Life in Lethbridge strikes a balance between the feel of a close-knit community and the services and amenities of a growing urban centre

The City of Lethbridge offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package, and relocation assistance for candidates moving from outside the area. All of this is designed to support your long-term success and well-being in this on-site role based in Lethbridge.

Step into this rare opportunity to lead two highly visible services that touch the lives of residents every day. With a growing community, evolving mobility needs and significant infrastructure priorities ahead, you will have the opportunity to make decisions and lead initiatives that will have a lasting impact on Lethbridge.

Janet Soles and Associates has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of the City of Lethbridge. For more information about this opportunity or to apply, please send your resume and letter of interest in confidence, with the subject line “GM Transportation & Transit – City of Lethbridge” to apply@jssearch.ca .

All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Lethbridge ( www.lethbridge.ca ) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta.

The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.