Development Engineering Technician

Section: Development Approvals

Division: Planning Services

Department: Planning and Growth

Initial Reporting Location: Tom Davies Square

Job Status: Permanent Position

Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Inside Unit

Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: No

Range of Pay: Group 14 - $39.81 to $48.84 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.

This position is eligible to work remotely on a part-time basis.

Characteristic Duties: Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Development Engineering or the Subdivision/Site Plan Control Engineer.

1. Review and comment on Land Division Committee, Committee of Adjustment, municipal consent by various utilities, building permits, occupancy permits, requests for letters of tolerance, re-zonings, official plan amendments, lawyers' requests, subdivision and site plan applications, and site plan control agreements for conformity to current bylaws, policies, standards, and specifications, and determine deposit requirements for same.
2. Examine draft plans of subdivision, review construction drawings for approval of municipal plan, assist with the preparation of final draft agreements for subdivisions and off-site servicing agreements, and determine deposit requirements for same.
3. Review, process and issue permits/approvals for road occupancy and closures, service connections, entrances, culvert replacements, potable water agreements, patios, etc. Calculate, collect, and manage deposits and fees related to same.
4. Attend special events (SEAT) meeting related to road occupancy.
5. Complete environmental searches through street files.
6. Administer drain layers test and database for service connections.
7. Delegate tasks to various departments to provide comments/advice or complete inspection or construction work-related to permits/approvals.
8. Consult with various departments to seek consensus on nonstandard requests related to permits and approvals.
9. Liaise with consulting engineers, utility companies, sub-dividers, contractors and government ministries regarding standards and specifications for the development of subdivisions.
10. Ensure compliance with agreements and permits, review statutory requirements and processes final acceptance and release of guarantees in accordance with policy.
11. Utilize computer programs such as WATERCAD or SEWERCAD to carry out capacity analysis on existing sanitary sewer and watermain systems to determine flows, pressure and fire demands etc.
12. Process Ministry of the Environment approval certificates for subdivisions and site plan developments.
13. Organize and represent the section on inter-departmental committees and pre-construction meetings as required.
14. Investigate inquiries and complaints from the general public and resolve same or submit reports or recommendations and/or defer to appropriate staff as required.
15. Prepare requirements for engineering and legal surveys and provide details to the Legal Services section for negotiations and documentation.
16. Complete servicing information requests submitted by local solicitors and review appropriate plans and files.
17. Create, maintain, and update reports, specifications, and studies, as well as various databases for engineering records and statistics, and produce reports as required.
18. Provide technical assistance to other sections and departments.
19. Supervise temporary staff and summer students as required.
20. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
21. Delegate tasks to the department secretary.
22. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a three (3) year Civil Engineering Technology Program.
• Over two and one half (2½) years and up to and including five (5) years of related experience on road, drainage, sewer, water design and construction.
• Knowledge of surveying, drafting and general engineering practices.
• Demonstrate ability in the use of various engineering and survey instruments.
• Preferable certification or eligible for certification as a Technologist by the Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
• Knowledge of various computer applications including Windows based systems, word processing, email management systems, PDF editing, spreadsheet application and database software.
• Knowledge of computer software programs regarding water and sanitary sewer analysis an asset.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with the public in a courteous and effective manner.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• French verbal and written skills an asset.
• Satisfactory health, attendance, and former employment history.
• Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver's licence, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.

Competencies: Competency Library - Level 2 Proficiency (Individual Contributor)

This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity range of pay: $36.79 to $45.02 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced range until the minimum qualifications have been met.

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We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2025. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

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All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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