Mike Koziol, M.Eng., P.Eng.
Municipal Governance Consultant
Mike is an accomplished senior executive with experience in high profile public positions. He has been responsible for leading all facets of a municipal corporation including strategic planning, physical plant management, project management, budgeting, budget development, transportation systems planning, and human resource management. Through his career he has focused on the importance of cultivating strong relationships and has demonstrated success in varied business endeavors including public and private sector. Mike is an established leader with experience in multidimensional service organizations.
Current Responsibilities
Municipal Management
Years of Experience
30+
Location
Alberta
Qualifications
National Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration – University of Alberta
Management & Leadership – COLAS University
Certificate in Management Development – University of Alberta
Master of Engineering – University of Alberta
Bachelor of Civil Engineering – University of Alberta
Accomplishments
- Lead Annual Budget preparation including public participation and Council meetings
- Created and administered growth strategies to increase revenues in the Western Canada market
- Experienced in presenting reports and proposals to municipal councils
- Managed and provided leadership to a department of 1,500 employees comprised of four branch managers, engineers, architects and technologists
- Collaborated with Corporate Leadership Team towards City Council’s strategic goals
- Developed and implemented new methods for reducing the cost of capital projects by allowing private sector companies to self-insure project delivery and by increasing uniformity of design
- Managed annual Capital Construction budget of $750 Million
- Provided subject matter expertise and acted as corporate resource on cross- departmental initiatives, standing committees, and with other orders of government
Governance and Work Experience
- 2018 – 2019 – Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Hinton, AB
- 2016 – 2016 – Regional Manager, Business Development, WSP Group Ltd
- 2012 – 2015 – Vice President, Transportation, Western Canada, WSP Group Ltd
- 2010 – 2012 – General Manager, Infrastructure Services, City of Edmonton
- 2008 – 2010 – General Manager, Capital Construction, City of Edmonton
- 2004 – 2008 – Branch Manager, Streets Engineering, City of Edmonton
- 2002 – 2004 – General Manager, Alberta Highway Services
- 1999 – 2002 – Regional Manager Southern Alberta, EXH Engineering
- 1995 – 1999 – Infrastructure Manger, Alberta Transportation
- 1993 – 1995 – Assistant to Deputy Minister, Alberta Transportation
- 1982 – 1993 – Bridge Engineer, Alberta Transportation