ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST

City of Brampton; Brampton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brampton seeks an Engineering Technologist (CET) to join the Environment & Development Eng division at City Hall. You will coordinate the approval process for subdivisions and site plans, review engineering designs, and liaise with consultants, contractors and developers to ensure municipal and provincial compliance.

Requirements include CET designation with OACETT, Ontario Class G driver''s licence, 4–8 years of related experience, and PEO registration.

Qualifications

• CET designation with OACETT.
• Ontario Class G driver''s licence.
• 4–8 years of related experience.
• Registration with PEO.
• Strong MS Office skills and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the approval process for subdivisions and site plans.
• Review engineering designs and cost estimates.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors and developers to ensure compliance.
• Ensure designs meet Municipal and Provincial standards.
• Perform site inspections and report deficiencies.
• Represent the division at meetings and committees.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Civil Engineering Technology program 2–3 yrs

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Opening Number: 107264_107265
Job Requisition Number: 544
Number of Positions: 2
Job Type: Union
Job Code: Engineering Technologist
Department: PLANNING, BUILDING&GROWTH MGMT
Division: Environment & Development Eng
Salary Range:
1st Step $100,118.20 per annum
2nd Step: $105,378.00 per annum
Job Rate: $110,856.20 per annum
Job Grade: 013
Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R)
Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week
Location: City Hall
Posting Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/08/2026

Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address.

External and internal applicants are now being considered.

POSITION DUTIES:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Development Approvals, co-ordinates and manages the approval process of new residential, industrial subdivisions and site plans by reviewing and approving engineering consultant designs and plans, including roads, storm sewers, storm water management facilities, drainage and grading. Liaises with internal and external stakeholders and ensures that Municipal and Provincial standards are adhered to and public and private interests are protected. Provides direction, guidance and advice to Technicians, Administrative Staff and Students as well as direction to Consultants, Contractors and Developers.

• Liaises with representatives of various internal and external agencies to assist in the mediation and negotiation of conflicting points of interest; ensuring appropriate decisions are reached on behalf of the Corporation and approvals are processed in a timely manner and milestones are reached.
• Analyses and approves detailed engineering designs and cost estimates submitted by consultants; ensuring project costs are accurate and realistic.
• Reviews the Conditions of Draft Approval, the approved Draft Plan of Subdivision and the engineering design to ensure that all engineering conditions have been addressed.
• Reviews schedules of the Subdivision Agreement to ensure implementation and compliance of all engineering conditions and requirements of the Draft Approval.
• Reviews and approves residential and industrial site plan engineering submissions as they relate to various plans and reports (i.e. grading, storm drainage and sewer, erosion, geotechnical and legal).
• Ensures designs are in compliance with Municipal and Provincial standards and accepted engineering practices, to protect the interests of the Corporation, adjacent property owners and the environment.
• Provides technical review on behalf of the Ministry of Environment (MOE) for Certificate of Approval applications related to storm sewer systems and storm water management ponds.
• Performs site inspections and liaises with consulting engineers, contractors and developers to ensure work is progressing as approved; reporting deficiencies immediately.
• Coordinates all engineering work on site plans and clears for security reduction and/or release.
• Requests issuance of a citation, initiates request for prosecution for non-compliance of approved plan and represents various divisions within the Corporation during prosecution.
• Assists in the initial review of studies and supporting engineering servicing reports to ensure environmental protection and requirements of draft approval are met and the design complies with Functional Servicing Reports (FSR).
• Ensures adequate securities and insurance have been provided for proposed work.
• Determines corrective action as it relates to petitions and complaints; ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and effectively.
• Responds to engineering inquiries from external agencies, consultants and the public.
• Maintains accurate and up to date records, both hard copy and electronic of all activities and correspondence related to the approval process.
• Attends meetings and represents the Section and/or Corporation as a member of numerous committees.
• Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High School (Grade 12) plus an additional program of over two (2) and up to three (3) years in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

• Over four (4) years, up to and including eight (8) year of related experience.

REQUIRED LICENCE CERTIFICATION:

• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
• Valid, non-probationary Ontario Class G Driver's Licence.

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Registered with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

*Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

For Internal CUPE Bargaining Members only: Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

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