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Description
Reporting to the Director of Development Engineering, this position will independently oversee and perform the technical review and approval of documents such as Stormwater Management Studies, Sub-watershed Studies and Sub-watershed Impact Studies for various Planning Applications and Town initiated Studies. Provides technical leadership, from a Water Resource, Source Water and Hydrogeological perspective on all planning applications and Town initiated studies. Provide technical support for the Town’s Capital Program. Serve as the program lead for the CLI ECA program which includes administering the pre-approval process as well as ensuring the Town is complying with the permit conditions through collaboration with other Staff. This senior role requires strong technical expertise to ensure high-quality project outcomes.
Requirements
Technical
- Review, analyze, interpret, comment on, and approve on behalf of Development Engineering a variety of documents produced by external engineering consultants and/or other Town departments. These documents include Sub-watershed Studies (SWS), Sub-watershed Impact Studies (SIS), Environmental Impact Reports, Functional Servicing Reports, Stormwater Management Implementation Reports, Environmental Reports, Class Environmental Assessment Reports, Design Reports, Drawings, Specifications, and Contract Documents.
- Coordinate the peer review and provide comments related to Hydrogeology, Environmental Compliance, and Source Water Protection documents, including managing the consultant(s) involved in the review process.
- Support the review and approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision, Site Plans, and various Development Agreements.
- For high-priority or complex projects as indicated by the Director, lead the review, evaluation, and approval of associated studies.
- Assist with preparation and documentation for hearings at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and provide written and verbal witness testimony as required.
- Provide technical input and coordinate updates and amendments to the Town’s Development Engineering Standards Manual.
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend amendments to Town by-laws, policies, and standards related to Development Engineering.
Program Management
- Under the supervision of the Director, lead the CLI ECA program for the Town, ensuring all permit requirements are satisfied through collaboration and coordination with other divisions and by liaising with the Ministry.
- With oversight by the Director, establish, organize, and maintain a Project Charter with Terms of Reference for the administration of the CLI ECA program, including defining roles and responsibilities for related tasks and providing regular reporting to Departmental Senior Staff.
- Administer the preapproval process for all new stormwater-related infrastructure in the Town.
- Manage the development, improvement, and execution of the CLI ECA monitoring program, collaborating with other divisions within the Transportation and Public Works Department and external consultants for effective implementation.
- Recommend to the Director, and provide Terms of Reference and/or Needs Identification & Assessments for capital and operating programs necessary to support CLI ECA requirements.
Files & Issues Management
- Provide enhanced oversight, support, and coordination for special interest development engineering projects as identified by the Director.
- Coordinate and manage responses to complaints or issues raised by the public, addressing escalated inquiries regarding development-related questions and concerns.
- Prepare, review, and draft reports on development-related issues for Council, and attend Council/Committee meetings as required.
- Manage the Town’s stream and weather monitoring station(s).
Administration and Support
- Support and mentor staff in the areas of stormwater management, source water protection, and other related areas of expertise as required.
- Assist with updating the Town’s development standards for new and in-fill developments related to stormwater, source water protection, hydrogeology, environmental assessment, and CLI ECA.
- Act as the Town’s liaison with various external agencies on the implementation of Low Impact Development (LID) standards and other water resource-related issues.
- Author reports to Council and Committee on Water Resources, Source Water Protection, Stormwater Management, Hydrogeology, Environmental Compliance, and related matters, and attend Council/Committee meetings as required.
- Prepare written and verbal reports and attend meetings with Town staff, elected officials, external agencies, and the public, including after-hours meetings.
- Liaise with other Town Departments to provide professional expertise and technical support, including engineering advice, as required.
- Represent the Department on various committees related to Source Water Protection, stormwater management, water sustainability, and sub-watershed planning.
Salary & Benefits
Compensation:
The salary for this position (35 hours per week) is $ 106,573 - $ 126,873 annually.
Contact
From the same category : engineering
19 Nov, 2025
