Job Details:
Permanent Full Time CUPE 1329

Posting Status:
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants.

Closing Date:
Applications for this position must be received at Oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on April 8, 2025.

We offer:

• A defined benefit pension plan (OMERS)
• Comprehensive health plan complemented with life and disability insurance
• A progressive work environment that promotes a work/life balance and strives to be a great place for great people to do great things
   

 
This position reports to the Manager, Development Engineering and is primarily responsible for the day-to-day review and coordination of permit applications including site alteration, road excavation, pool and driveway permits as they pertain to infill development.

Job Responsibilities:

• Reviews and recommends approval of engineering drawings and submission materials for various development applications, including Site Alteration Permits, Scoped Site Plans and Committee of Adjustment Applications for custom infill development.
   
• Coordinates the processing of development applications and agreements such as site alteration and other land development related applications with town staff and external agencies.
   
• Participates in all application processes related to the technical review of engineering standards and design (e.g. TIS’s (traffic impact studies), noise assessments, grading, storm water management, parking supply/demand evaluations, upholding current standards etc.). 
   
• Responsible for assisting in development related financial matters with town staff, developers and builders ensuring that adequate securities are received by the town, maintained, adjusted and administered in accordance with the requirements of various agreements.   
   
• Processes inquiries from the developers, builders, agents, citizens, community groups, council members, regional and provincial officials, and town departments re: subdivision and site plan development, handling resolution of requests, claims and complaints. Provides input to updating the section’s Development Engineering Manual and town standards.
   
• Participates in the review and updating of policies, procedures, standards and work methods, pertaining to land development applications.
   
• Participates and attends scheduled Committee and Council meetings, as needed.
   
• Maintains effective relations with the public, developers, community groups, regional/provincial officials and represents the town at hearings/public meetings.
   
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

• The successful candidate will have a three (3) year Civil Engineering Technologist diploma or equivalent.
• OACETT certification as a C.E.T. or L.E.T. or equivalent required.
• A minimum of five (5) years directly related experience in design, design review, field inspection and construction procedures and administration. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiations skills complement your project management experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering standards, methods, planning and land development processes is essential.
• Highly functional in a computerized environmental utilizing GIS, Adobe, Excel and Word software
• Experience in leading project teams will be an asset in this position.
• The successful candidate must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class G minimum with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant, who is a new hire, will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) and pass a Town administered road test as a condition of employment.
• The successful candidate will also be required to supply their own personal vehicle for performing job duties / corporate business such as occasional site inspections.

DATED: March 18, 2025.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for each of the testing and interview components of the recruitment process is 75%. 

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.