Manager, Development Engineering

at  Town of New Tecumseth

Manager, Development Engineering
Permanent Full-Time - 35 Hours per week
J0724-1316
The Town of New Tecumseth is looking for a Manager, Development Engineering, to join our rapidly growing team.
Why work with us?

Our growing community, identified as one of the fastest growing municipalities by Statistics Canada, located about an hour north of Toronto, offers beautiful rural and urban landscapes and diverse opportunities to work in a technologically progressive, public environment. Additionally, the Town offers the following perquisites:

• Flexible work environment, including ability to work from home up to two (2) days per week
• Employer paid health and dental benefit packages
• Competitive salaries
• OMERS pension plan
• Free gym membership at Town recreation centres
• Professional development opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Leads a team of Engineering Staff who are responsible for the review and processing of development applications, following their planning approvals through to final release of securities and assumption. The Manager supports the Branch in the review and approval of the development engineering components of subdivisions, site plans and other development applications.
• Ensures external submissions and internal circulations for development applications are reviewed to meet compliance with applicable guidelines, practices, procedures, standards, and regulations.
• Lead the Branch in the review and approval of the development engineering components of subdivisions, site plans and other types of development applications.
• Enhance policies, procedures and interactions with Developers, Consultants and the Public on a continuous improvement basis to ensure development initiatives incorporate Town’s Vision and Values with minimum disruptions to residents.
• Meets with developers and consultants to provide guidance during the pre-consultation and submission process through to final acceptance or assumption.
• Leads the Traffic and Transportation Staff, who are responsible for the identification, initiation, design, review and implementation of municipal traffic and transportation infrastructure related to development, capital projects and municipal needs.
• Sets annual Branch objectives which are consistent with the corporate Strategic Plan, Division, Department, Branch, and Business Unit, plans, objectives and targets.

Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer with P. Eng designation from the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), OR Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology with a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation with over 10 years of relevant experience that is acceptable to the Town.
• 7 years of experience in a relevant related position including 3 years of experience in a supervisory or management position.
• Experience and working knowledge of municipal infrastructure design, drafting, plans review, asset management, technical reports, Municipal Class Environmental Assessments process, master planning, development, storm water management, lot grading, municipal development agreements, and contract administration and inspection of municipal infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge and experience in preparing and presenting annual objectives, business plans and work plans and budgets, including report generation to senior management and/or Council.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, bylaws, legal proceedings and the ability to interpret legislation such as The Municipal Act, Planning Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Occupational Health and Safety Act, Employment Standards Act, Construction Act, Ontario Building Code, Highway Traffic Act, Clean Water Act, Conservation Authorities Act, Rail Safety Act and other related legislation and regulations.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, consultative, conflict resolution, negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Experience in and ability to present information to staff, Council, the public, committees, community organizations, agencies, and user groups.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures to contribute to corporate strategic objectives.
• Working knowledge of software systems specific to the requirements of the Branch such as water, sewer and stormwater modeling, GIS, and CAD. Proficient in the use of MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), and other technology required for the day-to-day administration of the role.
• Valid Driver’s Licence and reliable transportation.

The successful candidate must have the ability to align with established goals and objectives and is able to create/follow plans and processes accordingly, to deliver task and goal completion to a high standard. The successful candidate will provide clear direction and open communication with employees and address employee issues promptly, objectively and respectfully. The Town of New Tecumseth values progressive ideas and actions; the successful candidate will have proven ability to embrace change, be resourceful and to seek new ideas and creativity to maximize effectiveness to provide high quality citizen-centred services to our community.
Salary: $109,236.40 - $136,554.60, plus employer paid benefits and OMERS pension plan
Hours: 35 hours per week; 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
Location: Administration Centre, 24 Tupper W, Alliston, ON
Start Date: September 16, 2024
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and copies of the required credentials (high school diploma, training, etc) by August 27th.
We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Information collected will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act
The Town of New Tecumseth is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an interview, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

• Leads a team of Engineering Staff who are responsible for the review and processing of development applications, following their planning approvals through to final release of securities and assumption. The Manager supports the Branch in the review and approval of the development engineering components of subdivisions, site plans and other development applications.
• Ensures external submissions and internal circulations for development applications are reviewed to meet compliance with applicable guidelines, practices, procedures, standards, and regulations.
• Lead the Branch in the review and approval of the development engineering components of subdivisions, site plans and other types of development applications.
• Enhance policies, procedures and interactions with Developers, Consultants and the Public on a continuous improvement basis to ensure development initiatives incorporate Town’s Vision and Values with minimum disruptions to residents.
• Meets with developers and consultants to provide guidance during the pre-consultation and submission process through to final acceptance or assumption.
• Leads the Traffic and Transportation Staff, who are responsible for the identification, initiation, design, review and implementation of municipal traffic and transportation infrastructure related to development, capital projects and municipal needs.
• Sets annual Branch objectives which are consistent with the corporate Strategic Plan, Division, Department, Branch, and Business Unit, plans, objectives and targets