Director of Development Engineering

Brantford; Brantford; Hybrid; CAD 111,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

City of Brantford is seeking a Director of Development Engineering to lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for engineering review, approvals and inspections for new developments. The role reports to the General Manager of Community Development and focuses on guiding policy, strategic planning and ensuring efficient processes in a fast-growing city.

The position emphasizes leadership, budget oversight, customer service improvement, and collaboration with planning to advance development

Qualifications

• A four-year university degree is required; a master's level is preferred.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PEng) with OEO/PEO or equivalent qualifications is required; PMP is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Development Engineering Section within Community Development.
• Ensure compliance with provincial and federal statutes, municipal by-laws and policies.
• Provide professional engineering advice and reports to Council and committees; monitor budgets and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer (PEng) license

Masters degree (preferred)

Tools

PMI PMP certification (asset)

Job description

Director of Development Engineering - Job ID #2743

Job Title

Job Title Director of Development Engineering Status / Job Type Permanent Full Time

Commission

Commission Community Development Department Planning And Development Serv.

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation APAE/EXEMPT Number of Openings 1

Rate of Pay

Rate of Pay $80.92to $101.15 Benefits Entitlement Yes

Hours of Work

Hours of Work 35 Posting Date (4:30pm) October 29, 2026

Existing Vacancy

Existing Vacancy New Position Closing Date (4:30pm) November 19, 2026

Position Summary

Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #TeamBrantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our hybrid work environment. At the City of Brantford, we strive to reflect our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Respect and Inclusion in everything we do. The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us!

Reporting to the General Manager of Community Development, the Director of Development Engineering leads a multi-disciplinary team responsible for engineering review, approvals, and inspections related to new developments in the City.

The Director of Development Engineering is one of the Citys foremost city-builders, responsible for a range of services and functions related to managing and ensuring the citys sustainable growth and development in accordance with the Official Plan and supporting master plans. The role requires a strategic, long-term outlook, as well as an ability to meet the demands of a fast-paced environment related to development approvals.

The Director of Development Engineering will recommend and implement policies and strategies with respect to ensuring the efficiency of the Citys engineering review, approval and inspection process and to meet mandated goals and objectives. Accountable for establishing and achieving Departmental goals and objectives, as established by the General Manager, through the effective and efficient use of financial and staff resources.

Use of a "best practices" approach in developing and delivering quality services in a timely and cost-effective manner is required. Instills a customer service focus within the Development Engineering Section of Community Development. Pursues continual improvements to ensure that the Citys development engineering review process is timely and efficient.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure excellence in the quality of new development in the City of Brantford.
• You will assume lead accountability and responsibility for the Development Engineering Section within the Community Development Commission, working closely with the Chief Planner/Director of Planning to advance applications for new development.
• Ensure compliance with Provincial and Federal statutes, regulations, Municipal by-laws and policies.
• Assist the General Manager and Director of Planning/Chief Planner in responding to various Corporate, community, Provincial or Federal proposals for service initiatives, changes or enhancements.
• Provide professional advice, including reports, to Council and its Committees.
• Exercise delegated authorities for engineering approvals, as authorized by City Council and the General Manager of Community Development.
• Ensure cost- effective delivery of services and provide regular tracking and reporting on revenues and budgets.
• Provide leadership and support to staff, and implement engagement and recognition efforts, within the Development Engineering Section.
• The Director is accountable to the General Manager of Community Development for ensuring the engineering review and approvals program and inspections are provided in accordance with City and Provincial guidelines and in the most effective and efficient manner consistent.
• Uses a best practices approach in developing and delivering quality services in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Promote teamwork and integration within the Section and with other parties participating in the development review and approval process.
• Participates in strategic planning to achieve Commission goals and objectives.
• Leads an effective Division management team, providing coaching and advice to subordinate managers/supervisors to optimise performance.
• Develop and monitor the annual Capital /Operating Budget for the Section.
• Ensure compliance with Provincial and Federal statutes and regulations and Municipal by-laws and policies.
• Respond to various Corporate, community, Provincial or Federal proposals for service initiatives, changes or enhancements.
• Implement customer service improvement initiatives and create a customer-focused culture.
• Ef fectively manage the approved financial and staffing resources of the Section.
• Provides professional engineering advice regarding development approvals, including reports, to Council and its Committees, the business community and the public.
• Establish and complete goals and objectives and initiate projects related to engineering reviews and engineering approvals for new development.
• Provides expert testimony to support the Citys position on planning issues at hearings of the Ontario Land Tribunal.
• Attends public meetings and presents the Citys position/actions to the public, media and outside government bodies. Participates, and regularly acts as a public and media spokesperson for the work of the Section.
• Direct and manage the general administration of the work areas in the Section by developing and recommending new policies and procedures and monitoring existing ones to maximise utilisation of resources and improve customer service.
• Establishes criteria and priorities for annual work programs and performance measures. Prepares work schedules, assigns duties to staff, establishes priorities, conducts staff hiring, monitors and evaluates staff performance, disciplines and trains staff, as well as assists in developing staff to their full potential.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four (4) year University Degree in Engineering or a related field is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a Masters level of education.
• A minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressive relevant work experience at a senior management level, in either the private or public sectors, preferably in the Ontario context.
• Candidate must be licensed as a Professional Engineer with the Professional Engineers of Ontario or demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.
• Extensive knowledge in the development engineering review, approval and inspection process, corporate strategic planning, managerial principles, and municipal government administration.
• Knowledge of, and experience implementing, continuous improvement initiatives including development and tracking of performance metrics.
• Highly developed analytical and business planning skills with a proven track record for long-term visioning and big-picture thinking.
• Highly developed ability to articulate a vision, to lead and inspire others.

As a condition of employment, proof of current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications will be required.

What We Offer

The City of Brantford is an equal opportunity employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. At the Cityof Brantford, people are our priority. #TeamBrantford employees are our most valuable resource and we believe it'simportant to offer a competitive total rewards package.

Paid training and professional development, the flexibility to work from home in some positions and wellness andwork life balance are just some of the great things the City of Brantford has to offer. When you work with us,you'll know you're doing important work that matters and helps build a better Brantford. Come grow with us.

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