Basic Function:

• Provide Engineering review and approval and acceptance for municipal servicing of proposed developments including but not limited to water/storm and sanitary sewers, roads, sidewalks, drainage and storm management.

Position Description:

• Coordinating, reviewing, and providing comments for the sanitary sewer, water and storm systems for all Planning Applications including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Plans of Subdivision and Site Plans to ensure compliance with Municipal and Provincial regulations and good engineering practice

• Complete site inspections for site plans and development projects
• Review and comment on applications for severances and minor variances
• Review lot grading plans
• Answer servicing inquiries from the public, contractors, consultants and staff
• Perform field work including surveying, pre design, title searches and easement updates as required and prepare and verify documents for deed registration and/or for the County solicitor
• Perform onsite inspections, document findings and interpret data for the design and construction of water and sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure related to the development projects
• Administer and approve conditions concerning site plan controls, land severances, zoning changes and minor variances as they pertain to the Division
• Supervise and provide work direction to assigned employees (part time students) on a regular basis and to oversee programs thereto as assigned
• Plans and develops policies for services provided. Evaluates services and develops priorities for the services provided by the department
• Preparing\compiling conditions and security calculations for development agreements
• Reviewing each application with respect to service availability and development restrictions
• Carrying out background research and assisting with the development and updating of policies, procedures and technical standards for development related municipal servicing and infrastructure

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

• Three year Community College program in Civil, Transportation or Construction Engineering Technology studies

Development Technologist

• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation or A Certified Engineering Technician (C.Tech.) may also be considered.
• Over three years, up to and including four years’ experience and familiarity with scope of position.

Junior Development Technologist

• Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation or A Certified Engineering Technician (C.Tech.) in progress
• Over two years, up to and including three years’ experience and familiarity with scope of position

Skills and Abilities:

• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents. Experience with AutoCAD, CityView and Bluebeam would be considered an asset.
• Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Benefits

Development Technologist ($29.23 to $36.54 per hour) (under review)

or

Junior Development Technologist ($27.96 to $34.95 per hour) (under review)

Note: If hired as a Junior Development Technologist, the successful candidate would have the ability to progress into the Development Technologist once probation is completed and if the experience requirement is met during the time frame of this contract.

Status: Temporary Full Time (date of hire up to December 8, 2023)

Employee Group: CUPE Local 4700

Division: Environmental and Infrastructure Services

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Project Manager, Development

Location: Simcoe, Robinson Administration Building is office location combined with working from home and site work as required

Posting Period: December 1, 2022 to December 15, 2022

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.