The City of Winnipeg is seeking an accomplished senior executive to serve as its next Chief Project Officer, providing enterprise-level leadership for the delivery of the North End Water Pollution Control Centre (NEWPCC) Upgrade Program. With an estimated value of more than $3 billion, this landmark program is among the largest and most complex municipal infrastructure initiatives in Canada. Its successful delivery will be central to advancing Winnipeg’s long-term environmental resilience, economic sustainability, and capacity for future growth.

 

As Manitoba’s capital and one of Canada’s major urban centres, the City of Winnipeg delivers a broad range of essential services to a diverse and growing population. The City is making strategic investments in infrastructure that enhance quality of life, enable economic growth, protect the environment, and strengthen communities. Through disciplined planning and responsible stewardship of public resources, Winnipeg is advancing projects that will deliver enduring value for residents today and for generations to come. The NEWPCC Upgrade Program represents a once-in-a-generation investment in critical public infrastructure. Successful execution will strengthen the performance and capacity of Winnipeg’s wastewater treatment system, support continued growth, and contribute to the protection of Manitoba’s waterways.

 

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Chief Project Officer will be the senior executive accountable for the successful delivery of the NEWPCC Upgrade Program. The role provides strategic leadership and oversight across the full program lifecycle, including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness. The Chief Project Officer will ensure the program is delivered within approved scope, schedule, budget, and regulatory requirements, while upholding strong governance, disciplined risk management, transparency, and stakeholder confidence. Working in close partnership with City leadership, government partners, regulators, consultants, contractors, and funding agencies, the Chief Project Officer will bring clarity, alignment, and disciplined decision-making to a highly complex program environment involving multiple stakeholders, interests, and accountabilities.

 

The successful candidate will be an accomplished infrastructure leader with a strong record of delivering large-scale capital programs in complex, high-accountability environments. A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline is required; a professional designation such as P.Eng., PMP, or an equivalent credential would be an asset. The role calls for 10 to 15 years of progressive leadership experience, including accountability for major projects valued at $500 million or more, and demonstrated expertise across project delivery, procurement, contract administration, construction management, commissioning, financial stewardship, and risk management.

 

Equally important is the ability to operate with strategic judgment, credibility, and influence in a highly visible public-sector context. The Chief Project Officer will build trust, align diverse interests, and lead multidisciplinary teams through ambiguity, complexity, and change. Experience in wastewater treatment, environmental infrastructure, or major public-sector capital programs would be a strong asset. For a proven project leader executive, this mandate offers the opportunity to lead a high-profile, critical program with lasting impact for the city, its residents, and the broader region.

 

To Apply

For more information, please contact Andreanne Gendron of Odgers at andreanne.gendron@odgers.com or submit your resume and letter of interest online by August 28th, 2026.

 

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

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

City of Winnipeg 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 the City of Winnipeg 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.