CITY OF KENORA
Job Posting
Kenora provides a high quality of life for residents and unforgettable experiences for visitors by celebrating and embracing the community’s rich heritage, diversity, and natural environment.
CLOSING DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
Please note that we encourage early applications as we may proceed with interviews and make offers to exceptional candidates before the closing date.
Help drive the City of Kenora’s continued advancement by joining our team as a Municipal Engineer. In this key role, you will collaborate with developers and municipal staff to evaluate and approve a diverse array of development proposals ranging from new subdivisions and single-lot projects to large commercial, institutional, and industrial developments. You will help shape Kenora’s future by enhancing development standards, policies, and contributing to long-term Infrastructure Master Planning to meet the city’s evolving needs.
We are seeking a proactive individual who can anticipate challenges, analyze complex problems, and deliver thoughtful solutions with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Canada (P. Eng.); out-of-province candidates must be eligible for licensure through Professional Engineers Ontario.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in municipal engineering and/or infrastructure projects.
- At least two (2) years’ experience in project or contract management, ideally within the development or municipal sector.
- Valid Ontario Class ‘G’ driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
- Solid knowledge of civil engineering practices, municipal project management, and development processes.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and ESRI GIS software.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Planning Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and other relevant legislation.
- Ability to manage confidential or sensitive matters discreetly and professionally.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with staff, stakeholders, and the public.
Successful candidates will be required to submit professional references, driver’s abstract, and criminal record check.
The City of Kenora is an equal opportunity Employer and committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable employment, including but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized communities or visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, orientations and/or expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
The City of Kenora is committed to providing accommodation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation, please advise the Human Resources department in advance to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted
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