Director of Development Engineering

City of Brantford; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brantford seeks a Director of Development Engineering, a full-time on-site leadership role in Waterloo, ON. You will oversee land development and municipal infrastructure projects, lead development engineering teams, review designs and reports, and ensure alignment with standards and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration with planning, public works, and external consultants is essential to coordinate scope and budgets.

Qualifications

• PM skills: planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management
• Leadership of multidisciplinary teams and setting technical standards
• End-to-end development of infrastructure solutions and technical decision support
• Familiarity with engineering tools, data systems and workflow automation
• P.Eng. or equivalent with municipal/civil engineering experience

Responsibilities

• Lead development engineering teams and oversee designs and reports
• Review and approve engineering designs and ensure regulatory compliance
• Coordinate with planning, public works and external consultants
• Manage project scope, timelines and budgets; resolve technical issues
• Provide strategic guidance on product and process improvements; mentor staff
• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership and engage stakeholders

Skills

Project management

Engineering leadership

Product development

Software workflow automation

Education

Professional engineering designation (P.Eng.) or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

The City of Brantford is a municipal organization where dedicated staff collaborate to deliver a wide range of programs and services that enhance quality of life for residents. Guided by City Council’s policies and priorities, the Chief Administrative Officer leads and coordinates the work of all commissions and departments to meet community expectations. The City prioritizes attracting and retaining highly skilled talent and invests in employee growth and development. Team members take pride in contributing to building a better city while engaging in work that has a meaningful impact on the community.

Role Description

The Director of Development Engineering is a full-time, on-site leadership role located in Waterloo, ON, responsible for overseeing engineering activities that support land development and municipal infrastructure projects. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading development engineering teams, reviewing and approving engineering designs and reports, and ensuring projects align with municipal standards, policies, and regulatory requirements. The role collaborates closely with planning, public works, and external consultants to coordinate project scope, timelines, and budgets, and to resolve technical issues related to development applications. The Director provides strategic guidance on product and process improvements, sets performance expectations, mentors staff, and promotes best practices in project delivery and software-supported engineering workflows. The position also involves preparing reports and recommendations for senior leadership, engaging with stakeholders and developers, and supporting continuous improvement in service quality and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Project Management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Candidates should possess Engineering Management skills, such as leading multidisciplinary teams, setting technical standards, overseeing design reviews, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Candidates should possess Product Development and Project Engineering skills to guide end-to-end development of infrastructure solutions and support technical decision-making.
• Candidates should possess Software Development and related technical skills sufficient to oversee or collaborate on engineering tools, data systems, and workflow automation.
• Professional engineering designation (e.g., P.Eng.) or equivalent, with substantial experience in municipal or civil engineering, land development, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven leadership experience in a public sector or complex organizational environment, with the ability to mentor staff and foster inclusive, high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal departments, external partners, and community stakeholders.
• Relevant post-secondary degree in engineering or a related field; advanced education or certifications in management or project management are an asset.