Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
27 Apr, 25
Salary
55.47
Posted On
28 Jan, 25
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
No
Telecommute
No
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Civil Engineering, Technical Competence, Community Engagement, Excel, Regulations, Staff Development, Statutes, Communication Skills, Technical Reports, Provision, Government
Industry
Information Technology/IT
Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason
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QUALIFICATIONS
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager – Infrastructure Programming & Planning, the Project Manager will work in a team environment coordinating and providing technical advice on environmental assessments, master plans, functional designs, policy development, and other matters pertaining to the planning stage of capital projects.
The Project Manager will manage consultants and/or internally undertake and implement Environmental Assessment Studies or functional design projects related to capital works projects with a focus on transportation, stormwater management, and water and wastewater infrastructure. These projects will often have an emphasis on elevated public and stakeholder engagement.
Utilizes strong communication and problem-solving skills, the position will be working with a wide variety of both internal and external stakeholders for technical projects. This includes fulfilling community and Indigenous engagement during projects. They will also be leading and/or participating in a number of internal coordination initiatives involving large cross-divisional and cross-departmental teams.
GENERAL DUTIES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
Assist the Senior Project Manager in the development and implementation of capital works engineering policies and procedures. This may be at a Sectional, Divisional, or Departmental level.
Provide technical and policy advice and guidance to internal departments, external agencies and public.
Responsible for investigating and recommending innovative procedures and policies for improving the section’s technical performance.
Interacts with applicants and their agents on functional and detailed design development proposals, as required.
Responsible for the review and approval of development applications, including the preparation and implementation of the development agreements.
Participate in multi-disciplinary teams comprised of staff from the Public Works Department, and other City departments and outside agencies in order to address the planning and environmental needs for municipal infrastructure rehabilitation, replacement, and reconstruction projects. development, redevelopment and environmental protection issues.
Liaise with Indigenous Nations and the public during projects. This may include leading meetings, presenting technical work, and partaking in day-to-day communications.
Prepare Project Charters, Risk Registers, and other project management documentation for projects.
Prepare terms of reference and requests for proposals to retain technical consultants for studies and planning work.
Procure and manage consultants and/or internally undertake Environmental Assessments, functional design projects, natural heritage assessments, and other pre-design studies.
Assume accountability and responsibility for the development of capital budget programs related to Environmental Assessments and functional design projects to ensure service quality, cost effective and timely project delivery and legislative compliance.
Support or lead the development and maintenance of engagement policies and procedures, including the creation of an Indigenous engagement policy for Municipal Class Environmental Assessments and participation in other relationship building work.
Ensure that the project expenditures are controlled and maintained within the approved budget limitations.
Co-ordinate and provides comments on capital infrastructure works in the capital forecast, particularly on associated reports or assessments that relate to the Environmental Assessment Act of Ontario, natural heritage, or public/ stakeholder engagement.
Reviews and verify designs and agreements to ensure compliance with respect to City of Hamilton policy and construction requirements as well as Provincial guidelines.
Conduct field investigations to identify and assess present and future conditions relating to development proposals and other infrastructure capital projects.
Recommend the value of security and cost-sharing payments to be retained to ensure completion of the developer’s obligation.
Liaise with other City departments for applications for municipal infrastructure extensions related to the Municipal Act, the Local Improvement Act, and the Development Charges Act as it impacts development proposals.
Liaise with external agencies such as: Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry; Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks;; neighbouring municipalities; Conservation Authorities; and stakeholder groups.
Receive and answer inquiries of a technical nature from Council, public, staff, other departments, and provincial government agencies.
Lead by example and function as a mentor to subordinate staff.
Write Council reports, briefing notes to senior leadership, and correspondence to provincial authorities related to major responsibilities.
Participate on various Corporate committees as required.
Makes recommendations related to Departmental Current and Capital Budgets.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned, which are directly related to the normal job function.
Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.