The Eastern Irrigation District (EID), Brooks, Alberta, seeks a full time Assistant General Manager – Engineering and Operations to fulfill a key, senior level, management and technical role.

The EID, a leader amongst Alberta’s irrigation districts, is an integral component of the economic, environmental and social fabric of southeastern Alberta. Our core business is the delivery of water to 298,000 acres of irrigated farmland plus all of the lakes / reservoirs, wetlands, industries, municipalities and many rural acreages throughout our region. Our 4,000 kms of delivery and drainage systems are rehabilitated and maintained using our team and fleet of heavy equipment, augmented with contractors. Building on a proud 80 year history, the EID maintains its focus on agriculture, sustainability and social responsibility.

Brooks, one of Alberta’s cities, has a young population, diverse economy and an unique multi-cultural flavour. Located on the TransCanada Highway, 1½ hours southeast of Calgary, Brooks is the region’s service centre with first class professional, retail, medical, educational and recreational services and facilities. The County of Newell, supported by strong agricultural, oil and gas sectors, surrounds Brooks and offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

The Assistant General Manager – Engineering and Operations, reporting to the General Manager, is supported by 8 departments with overall responsibility for:

Efficiently delivering water throughout the region including providing technical expertise and leadership for planning, designing, constructing and operating the irrigation works.
Joint and special projects.
The vehicle, big truck and equipment fleets.
Corporate buildings and grounds.
Occupational health and safety programs.
An annual operating budget of $6 million and an annual capital budget of $27 million.

In addition, this AGM will be joining us just as the planning and engineering are getting underway for a $44 million project to construct an emergency spillway in the EID’s Bassano Dam.

Key Skills and Competencies:

The scope of work for the AGM – E&O is diverse. The individual must have a broad set of skills and competencies, including, but not limited to:

P. Eng or P.L. designation, eligibility for membership in APEGA, combined with 8 to 10 years of water resources engineering experience. Irrigation design experience is an asset.
Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory and management role.
Familiarity with irrigation water delivery systems and operations.
Well-developed skills in communications, organization, project management, analysis, problem solving and decision-making.
Working knowledge of AutoDesk Civil 3D is an asset.
A background in agriculture and farming will be an asset.

For further information, please visit our website.

The EID offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan, along with learning and development opportunities.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume to the undersigned.

We thank all applicants for your interest in the EID; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.