Job Description:

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Director of Operations provides strategic leadership and direction for the Municipality’s Operations Department.  This position is responsible for the management of public works, engineering services, transportation infrastructure, drainage, fleet and equipment maintenance, building maintenance, capital projects, and the efficient delivery of municipal services.

About the Rural Municipality of Rockwood:

Located just 26 km north of Winnipeg, the Rural Municipality of Rockwood is a growing and vibrant community in Manitoba’s Interlake Region.  The municipality surrounds the Town of Stonewall and the Town of Teulon, and includes the communities of Argyle, Balmoral, Gunton, Komarno, Grosse Isle, and Stony Mountain. and other rural areas. The RM of Rockwood offers residents the perfect balance of rural living with convenient access to urban amenities.

Qualifications:

 Required

• Civil Engineering degree or Civil Engineering Technologist certification.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized office systems.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Knowledge of municipal operations, engineering, public works, and infrastructure management.

Desired   

• Certification in, or willingness to complete, the Manitoba Municipal Administrators Certificate Program.
• Post-secondary education or certification in Business Administration, Management, or related leadership program.

Compensation & Benefits:

The Rural Municipality of Rockwood offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Salary: $108,260 – $126,069, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits program.
• Pension Plan.
• Professional development training opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume outlining education, experience, and including three references. should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked:

“Application for DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS” on the outside and mailed or delivered to the Attention of CAO – Ian Tesarski, The Rural Municipality of Rockwood, Box 902, 285 Main Street, Stonewall MB   R0C 2Z0, or e-mail cao@rockwood.ca.

The deadline for application submissions is August 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. local time.

For further information on this position, please contact CAO Ian Tesarski at 204-467-2272.

A copy of the complete job description can be found on the RM of Rockwood website.

The RM of Rockwood is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We thank all the applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.