Niagara Region is a regional municipality serving more than 480,000 people who call Niagara home. They provide essential services for day-to-day life, from clean water, roads and waste collection to public safety, housing and more. The Region believes in social, environmental and economic choices that support its diverse community and foster collaboration with its partners in making Niagara a prosperous place for everyone. As a Regional government, Niagara Region is composed of 32 council members, who represent Niagara's 12 cities, towns, and townships. Geographically, the region is as diverse as the municipal services that sustain it. Located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, Niagara encompasses an area of 1,852 km2 and is home to communities rich in both character and history.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner of Public Works provides strategic leadership for the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of core infrastructure services, including transportation, water and wastewater, and waste management. This role ensures departmental priorities align with Council’s strategic direction, growth management goals, and long-term infrastructure needs. As a member of the Corporate Leadership Team, the Commissioner contributes to corporate-wide strategies and fosters collaboration across departments. The role is accountable for capital planning, asset management, service delivery, and operational risk management, while promoting innovation and sustainability. The Commissioner also manages relationships with municipal, provincial, and federal partners to advance regional priorities, and oversees departmental budgeting, workforce planning, and performance to ensure service excellence and financial accountability.

The successful candidate will hold a post-secondary degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or a related field) and a Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or equivalent. They will bring a minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience in Public Works, municipal infrastructure, or government operations, with additional experience considered an asset. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in infrastructure planning, capital forecasting, and asset management, along with in-depth knowledge of transportation, water/wastewater, and waste management systems. Strong communication skills, political acuity, and experience working within complex regulatory environments and multi-level government partnerships are essential, along with a collaborative leadership style that supports staff development and operational excellence.

To Apply

For more information, please contact Diana Pelaia of Odgers or submit your resume and letter of interest online by November 18, 2025.

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Niagara Region is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Niagara Region throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.