Departments

Manages development, infrastructure planning, capital projects and transportation. Implements master plans to upgrade infrastructure such as water, wastewater and stormwater pipes, roads, bridges and dikes, transportation, active transportation and transit. 

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Works to create safe spaces where all staff are valued, seen, and heard to make the District a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive place to work. Applies this lens to community-facing initiatives like the Accessibility Plan, and helps implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action. 

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Provides services for parks, roads and drainage, fleet, electrical, water, sewer, and wastewater. Maintains roads, bike lanes, sidewalks, parks, municipal trails and cemetery. Maintains all District vehicles, District streetlights and crosswalk signals, sports fields.  Provides flower gardens/beds, danger tree assessment on District property, and snow removal on District roads. Maintains drainage and protects from localized flooding after snowfall, during rainfall and spring run-off. Operates water system, sewer system, and wastewater treatment plant.

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Delivers programming, operates multiple recreation facilities, rink, pool and various other amenities, and engages in community partnerships to support the health and well-being of residents of all ages. Manages arts and culture programs and activities, including commercial filming and event permitting to minimize impacts such as noise, traffic congestion and environmental impacts.

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Supports land use development guided by the Official Community Plan and the Zoning Bylaw. Works with developers and homeowners to guide projects to comply with District policy. Manages building inspections and business licensing. Manages environmental policy and mapping, protection of environmentally sensitive areas and stewardship.

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Manages and coordinates actions to enhance sustainability and reduce community and corporate greenhouse gas emissions, primarily through implementation of the Community Climate Action Plan and Municipal Energy and Emissions Plan. Responsible for solid waste management, landfill operation and waste diversion. 

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Coordinates the acquisition, disposition and leasing of real estate to ensure the District has the necessary real estate to serve the community short and long-term needs and to maximize the financial and community benefits from the use of District land and facilities. 

Email Real Estate

Supports the local business community and future sector development through research, policy development, partnerships, and programs. Encourage strategic investments and new firm development in priority sectors in our economy to generate new employment and economic resilience locally, that lead to social, environmental and economic gains for the community.

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Provides information to citizens through the District’s website, social media channels and traditional and online media. Supports public engagement programs and assists media outlets with access to information and spokespeople.

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Supports the government function to ensure that legislated procedures of Council meetings, decision-making and record keeping are followed. Issues Council agendas, reports and minutes. Supports Mayor and Councillor work and activities. 

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Maintains and plans for facilities maintenance and upgrades to ensure public and employee safety, extend building life and achieve environmental targets to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHGe) and energy output. Leads the planning, design and construction of new municipal facilities. 

Email Facilities, Planning, Construction and Maintenance

Oversees employee recruitment, retention, engagement, health and safety, labour relations and more for the District, one of Squamish’s largest employers, while supporting the District’s mission, vision, and values to deliver outstanding service to Squamish citizens. 

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Ensures major industrial projects meet regulatory requirements, works closely with project developers and other regulatory agencies, and supports the District’s communications and community planning efforts. This includes projects such as the Eagle Mountain-Woodfibre Gas Pipeline and the Woodfibre LNG Project. The department’s work is fully funded through contributions from the major project proponents. 

Ensures public safety with a focus on crime prevention and reduction, road safety, and emergency response. Manages the Integrated First Nations Unit and runs the Car99 program to support for vulnerable persons. 

Through prevention, education and emergency response, career staff and dedicated volunteers service 29,000 residents across over 120km2 of urban, residential, industrial, wildland, and highway interface. 

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Upholds District bylaws enacted to maintain a safe and livable community. Enforces the Animal Control Bylaw and promotes responsible pet ownership. Supports wildlife attractant management and wildlife advocacy in partnership with the Conservation Officer Service. 

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Develops and implements emergency management plans to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. Works to educate on emergency preparedness. 

Dedicated to ensuring the safety, resilience and preparedness of our community. We work to identify risks, reduce vulnerabilities and build capacity through the development of emergency plans, training and exercises and promote public education initiatives to enhance community readiness. Through an all-hazards approach we focus on mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery to build capacity in managing emergencies of all types.  

Property taxation, utility billings, general accounts receivable, financial assets and coordinates financial planning. Oversees cash management for all District points of sale, payroll and payment services. Responsible for risk administration and treasury services including financing and investing, maintaining financial records. Provides financial advice, project assistance and financial and statutory reporting. Administers asset management contribution and reserve planning. 

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Works in partnership with all business units within the District to plan, oversee and procure goods and services, including policy and procedural development and contract management. 

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Protects District resources, make long term plans based on innovative and standardized technology, and provide maximum benefit from technology. Integrates people, processes, and technology to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of District services. Provides customer service for all users based on effective communication, reliable infrastructure, and partnering across service units to identify and implement technology benefits.