Development Peer Review Engineer / Technologist

Burnside & Associates Limited; Barrie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm that values collaboration and professional growth. As an Intermediate Engineer or Technologist, you will play a pivotal role in reviewing development applications and designs, ensuring compliance with municipal standards. This position offers the chance to work closely with a diverse team of professionals while contributing to impactful projects within the community. With a commitment to employee well-being and a supportive work environment, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic setting. Embrace the chance to make a difference in land development and municipal engineering!

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working opportunities

Competitive compensation package

RSP company matching plan

Career growth opportunities

Performance-driven bonusing

Wellbeing benefit

Active social committees

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in land development design.
• Strong understanding of municipal and provincial approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Review development applications for compliance with design standards.
• Act as a liaison between municipal clients and developers.
• Prepare reports and coordinate construction inspections.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Client Liaison

Understanding of Development Process

Education

Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario

Certified Engineering Technologist

Job description

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: DEVEL001853

• Posted: February 19, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

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Barrie
128 Wellington Street West, Suite 301
Barrie, ON L4N8J6, CAN

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is interested in Intermediate Engineers or Technologists with experience in land development or municipal engineering design to assist with reviewing proposed development applications and designs, on behalf of municipal clients. The Municipal Review team has significant opportunity for continued growth, within the GTA and beyond, and is seeking Staff to facilitate this growth.

The team focuses largely on assisting municipal clients. Our team is involved in all stages of development review associated with planning applications (ex. subdivisions, site plans, official plan and zoning amendments, etc.) including detailed engineering design review.

Role Specifics

Reporting to the Manager of Municipal Review, this position will work with a team of engineers and technologists to carry out the following tasks:

• Review proposed development applications and designs for compliance with design standards and guidelines;
• Act as a liaison between municipal clients and developers;
• Coordinate review with a team of multidisciplinary engineers and technologists;
• Facilitate plan review meetings with developers, design engineers, municipal engineers and staff to discuss reviews, design standard requirements and other applicable standards;
• Prepare Agreements for Subdivision, Site Plan, Pre-servicing, and Site Alteration;
• Review and respond to concerns from the general public regarding development issues;
• Coordinate construction inspections checking for conformity to approved design drawings;
• Prepare and present reports to municipal staff;
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario with a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in land development design or municipal engineering.
• Certified Engineering Technologist with a minimum of 7 years of engineering experience in land development design or municipal engineering.
• Strong client, project management and communication skills.
• Understanding of the development process, municipal and provincial approval process, and all other relevant regulations and standards.

Desired Skills & Experiences:

• Subdivision and Site plan design and approval process.
• Subdivision and Site Plan construction.
• General knowledge in stormwater management design and modelling, water and wastewater system design, urban planning process, transportation, natural heritage, geotechnical, hydrogeology, and noise would be an asset.

Why Choose Burnside?

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We offer:

• A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices.
• Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.
• RSP company matching plan.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Potential for performance-driven bonusing.
• Wellbeing benefit.
• Active social committees.
• A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.

Company Profile – More about us:

Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.

We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private and Indigenous sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with ten office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines beyond our core civil engineering focus including air and noise, asset management, building sciences, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.