The Municipality of the County of Antigonish is searching for a new Director of Public Works, the senior manager who oversees roads, water systems, and garbage collection for about 15,000 residents in the rural county.
The job was posted May 26, 2026, through Meridia Recruitment Solutions and can be found on CareerBeacon, LinkedIn, and the municipality’s website. The new director will replace Daryl Myers, the current head of the department.
The position is a key leadership role on the senior management team. The successful candidate will guide strategic planning, manage large building projects, and uphold workplace safety rules. The job requires 5 to 10 years of senior management experience in areas like public works, municipal operations, or utilities, along with a solid understanding of occupational health and safety.
The hire comes as the municipality tackles major infrastructure work. On the same day the job was posted, council approved a $22,661,811 budget for 2026-2027. That spending plan sets aside money for a new garbage truck, upgraded monitoring technology for water and sewer systems, and new trail corridors for walking and biking.
