Manager of Development Engineering

Job Description

destinationone Consulting is working with City of Maple Ridge, BC on a search for a Manager of Development Engineering.

Position Overview:

Under the general guidance of the Municipal Engineer, the Manager of Development Engineering will lead the Development Engineering portfolio.  This includes the work of and directing the review of plans for subdivisions and other developments for engineering plans, standards and requirements. The incumbent will manage and lead staff in thereview of plans for subdivisions and other developments for engineering plans. The incumbent provides policy advice to the leadership team and Council on related issues. Performance is evaluated by the Municipal Engineer in terms of effective departmental management, attainment of objectives, and standard of professional conduct.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and manages the Development Engineering Section activities including authority for, training, performance assessment, discipline, and maintenance of safe work practices. 
  
• Prepares and maintains detailed operating and capital needs and budgets for and related to development engineering.
  
• Develops, recommends and implements policies and procedures for Development Engineering.  Through the Municipal Engineer makes recommendations for improvements in the Municipality’s standards, by-laws, policies and procedures.
  
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and coordination with other departments in the Municipality. Maintains effective customer service and communication with the public and outside agencies.
  
• Reviews and directs the reviews by staff of plans and designs submitted with applications for subdivisions, rezoning, development permits, and building permits, to ensure compliance with Municipal servicing plans, standards, and specifications.  Determines adequacy of services and suitability of proposals within existing zoning regulations.
  
• Ensures that all legal and other provisions are in place prior to issuance of development permits. 
  
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public during or following development.  Provides information to developers and planners regarding apparent suitability of properties for redevelopment under present zoning.
  
• Overseas inspection work completed by developers to ensure that approved designs and standards have been followed. Ensures that temporary roads are removed; in conjunction with the Operations department, accepts municipal services which have been constructed by developers
  
• Decision making and interpretation on related legislation, policies, guidelines and procedures with respect work carried out by the division;
  
• Participates in complex negotiations and problem solving and in the provision of information and advice with industry, business owners, property owners and other parties ;
  
• Ensure conformance of development application proposals are reviewed with applicable codes and bylaws and required inspections are completed.
  
• Provides policy advice to the Municipal Engineer, leadership team and Council.
  
• Communicates directly with Council, both orally and through reports, on related development issues including legislation, policy and guidelines; attends Council and Committee meetings as required.
  
• Plans and coordinates the Department's annual work program and budget, and assists in the development of long term corporate plans.
  
• Recruits key employees to the department; represents the City in the processing of employee grievances and/or submits confidential reports in connection with grievances; he/she may be required to give evidence on behalf of the City at formal hearings and before arbitration boards.
  
• Participates in various task forces, committees, and corporate programs as required.
  

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to: Municipal Engineer 
  
• Direct Reports: Senior Engineering Technologist, Engineering Technologist, Subdivision and Development
  Technologist, Engineering, Development Technician, Engineering Inspectors 
  
• Coordinates with: all operating departments 
  
• Liaison with: community, developers, regional bodies
  

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of a University degree in Civil or Structural Engineering plus a minimum of five years of municipal related engineering experience at a supervisory level or higher, in the field of transportation/traffic operations and design, with strong knowledge of municipal development of transportation facilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of building codes and applicable bylaws. Expertise in modern building materials and building trade practices, as well as local soil and climatic conditions and their effect upon various types of construction.
  
• Thorough knowledge of the Local Government Act and the Community Charter.
  
• Thorough knowledge of municipal administration and procedures.
  
• Good knowledge of the principles and practices of building design and construction, including a working knowledge of electrical, plumbing and heating installations. 
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to deal tactfully, efficiently and effectively with owners, contractors, Municipal, Government, Court Business and other officials and the general public.
  
• Ability to draft bylaws, contracts and produce concise and complex analysis and reports. Ability to interpret technical reports and to provide advice and guidance on a variety of regulatory, legislative and administrative matters.
  
• Ability to ensure compliance with legislation, policies and guidelines objectively with firmness, tact and discretion.
  
• Ability to provide leadership in order to motivate and inspire staff.
  
• Strong time management and cost containment skills in directing day-to-day operations and managing projects.
  
• Ability to recognize, evaluate, make recommendations and assign resources.
  
• Considerable knowledge of the fundamentals involved in the preparation of business plans.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills demonstrated through the ability to facilitate, mediate, network, research, analyze and resolve issues.
  
• Ability to plan, assign, supervise, evaluate work of team members, including the ability to motivate and enable the career development of team members; to set work measurement and productivity standards and to evaluate employee performance.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts and to represent the department as required.
  
• Strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills, both oral and written, which includes preparation of research and statistical reports.
  
• Ability to speak effectively to groups and associations and meet and deal effectively with a variety of internal and external groups, associations, officials and representatives.
  

LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES

• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGBC
  
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
  

HOURS OF WORK:

• 80 Hours Bi-weekly
  

EQUITY STATEMENT

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. 

WHAT THE CITY OFFERS

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

destinationone Consulting is a full-service recruitment firm specializing in the permanent placement of professionals on hybrid contingency, subscription or retained-search basis.

Our mission is to be the leading Recruitment Service in North America as a dynamic, world-class organization. To accomplish our mission, we aim to be a high-quality and trustworthy service provider in the market by creating innovative ideas to deliver customized and personalized solutions in order to achieve maximum client and candidate satisfaction. We know that finding a meaningful and rewarding job can be a long journey. 
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an updated resume in MS Word Format.

Due to the volume of resumes we receive, only those applicants whose skill set match our requirements will be contacted.

Thank you for Applying.

Requirements
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES Thorough knowledge of building codes and applicable bylaws. Expertise in modern building materials and building trade practices, as well as local soil and climatic conditions and their effect upon various types of construction. * Thorough knowledge of the Local Government Act and the Community Charter. * Thorough knowledge of municipal administration and procedures. · Good knowledge of the principles and practices of building design and construction, including a working knowledge of electrical, plumbing and heating installations. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to deal tactfully, efficiently and effectively with owners, contractors, Municipal, Government, Court Business and other officials and the general public. * Ability to draft bylaws, contracts and produce concise and complex analysis and reports. Ability to interpret technical reports and to provide advice and guidance on a variety of regulatory, legislative and administrative matters. · Ability to ensure compliance with legislation, policies and guidelines objectively with firmness, tact and discretion. · Ability to provide leadership in order to motivate and inspire staff. * Strong time management and cost containment skills in directing day-to-day operations and managing projects. * Ability to recognize, evaluate, make recommendations and assign resources. * Considerable knowledge of the fundamentals involved in the preparation of business plans. * Strong interpersonal and communications skills demonstrated through the ability to facilitate, mediate, network, research, analyze and resolve issues. * Ability to plan, assign, supervise, evaluate work of team members, including the ability to motivate and enable the career development of team members; to set work measurement and productivity standards and to evaluate employee performance. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts and to represent the department as required. * Strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills, both oral and written, which includes preparation of research and statistical reports. * Ability to speak effectively to groups and associations and meet and deal effectively with a variety of internal and external groups, associations, officials and representatives. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Completion of a University degree in Civil or Structural Engineering plus a minimum of five years of municipal related engineering experience at a supervisory level or higher, in the field of transportation/traffic operations and design, with strong knowledge of municipal development of transportation facilities. * Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGBC * Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence

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