Supervisor - Design Services (Re-Post)

• Reviewing engineering design drawings and reports for municipal infrastructure as well as private utilities.
• Leading, supervising, reviewing and providing direction to technical staff responsible for engineering infrastructure planning with respect to their work plans, projects, daily duties and responsibilities.
• Coordination of work performed by the staff team to ensure timely implementation and completion.
• Developing policies and staff procedures.
• Preparing technical memorandums and reports to staff, committees and Council.
• Representing the City at internal and external meetings, on various committees with internal and external agencies as well as at public open houses.
• Providing engineering support and expertise to City staff and customers.
• Developing capital works projects.
• Developing, negotiating, and administering procedures, policies, Bylaws and agreements.
• Performing and assisting with engineering designs & drafting and with various Engineering related projects.

• Knowledge of municipal Bylaws and processes.
• Knowledge of Master Municipal Contract Documents/Specifications and City standards.
• Knowledge and experience applying engineering design principles, construction methods and techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, reports, plans, specifications and other requirements.
• Ability to develop, negotiate, and administer procedures, policies, Bylaws and agreements.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and memorandums.
• Skilled in project management.
• Skilled in customer service initiatives, innovation, and team building.
• Ability to effectively supervise, advise, and review the work of staff.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in written form with City Council, the public and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy in communicating with others.
• Ability to supervise, train, and mentor others in the work.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge and experience with some of ESRI’s products would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of computer assisted analysis for master infrastructure planning would be beneficial.

Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by graduation with a diploma from a recognized institute of technology in Civil Engineering with at minimum, eligibility for registration with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC. Five (5) years' experience, including supervisory experience, in a related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  Experience in municipal or consulting civil engineering is preferred. 

Duties are performed in an office environment with some site visits required.  Job requires periods of continuous sitting while focusing on reading reports, plans and other documentation.