Description

Our Community:

People who visit and live in Okotoks often comment on how beautiful the scenery is – the mountain views are majestic and the Sheep River valley is at the heart of where we play. They love that Okotoks is just 15 minutes south of Calgary and a short drive to Kananaskis Country. Okotoks has gained a reputation as an award-winning community, recognized nationally for our commitment to sustainability and to organizational excellence. With annexation complete, the community will grow substantially over the next 60 years. These are exciting times for Okotoks as we envision and plan for our future, while we remain committed to maintaining the enviable lifestyle our residents enjoy.

We Are:

The Town of Okotoks is a progressive organization; offering a challenging and dynamic work environment where collaboration, open communication, frequent exchange of ideas and teamwork across different business centres assists us in providing exceptional customer service.

The Town of Okotoks fosters a culture of shared accountability through our collaboratively developed “Habits of Execution” which empowers employees to focus on organizational outcomes and supports a high performance culture. We have a strong focus on health and safety, and strive for a culture of wellness, inclusion and organizational effectiveness.

The Opportunities:

We have exciting opportunities for a highly motivated Project Engineer and a Development Engineer to join the Community Development & Engineering team.

The Project Engineer is responsible for the delivery of a wide range of projects from inception to completion. The duties of the Project Engineer include:

Managing the delivery of capital and operating projects including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, stakeholder and public engagement, procurement, contract administration, project reporting and documentation, design and specification development, and construction oversight;
Supporting procurement processes including RFP development, submission evaluations, vendor selection, and contract negotiations;
Coordinating and reviewing designs for underground utilities, roads, landscaping, third-party utilities, and other types of infrastructure;
Collaborating with project stakeholders for scope development, design and specification reviews, construction inspections, infrastructure commissioning and operationalization, and project close-out processes;
Participating in the development and implementation of public and stakeholder engagement strategies;
Overseeing construction and monitoring for potential project risks including safety, environmental, legal, and financial;
Supporting capital planning, business case development, and cost estimation; and
Other engineering assignments as required.

The Development Engineer is primarily responsible for coordinating the engineering elements of land development including master planning, land use planning and servicing, and planning applications. As workloads and priorities change, this position will also lead other types of projects including design, construction, reports, and studies. The duties of the Development Engineer include:

Assessing and analyzing the engineering considerations for planning applications including Area Structure Plans (ASPs), Neighbourhood Area Structure Plans (NASPs), subdivisions, and development permits;
Interpreting and incorporating policy, technical analysis, and best practices into planning applications, designs, and studies;
Working with applicants to find engineering solutions to development challenges;
Coordinating growth-related infrastructure studies (e.g.: master plans, growth strategy);
Manage the delivery of capital and operating projects including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, stakeholder and public engagement, procurement, contract administration, project reporting and documentation, design and specification development, and construction oversight; and
Other engineering assignments as required.

Candidates who progress to final stages of the recruitment process will be required to provide proof of education and designation along with a favorable criminal record check and possibly a driver’s abstract depending on the position.

Business Centre Community Growth, Investment & Sustainability – Community Development & Engineering
Position Type Full-time permanent
Compensation $93,331 - 102,858 annually
Hours of Work 37.5 hours per week
Number of Openings 2
Work Location Hybrid – On-site/Remote
Police Record Check Required Yes
Deadline to Apply June 4, 2023

Requirements

What You Bring:

Degree in engineering with 3 or more years related work experience representing continuous learning;
Licensure as a Professional Engineer in Canada would be considered an asset;
Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute would be considered an asset;
Strong computer skills;
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; and
Strong attention to detail and time management.

Salary & Benefits

What We Offer: