Manager of Engineering (Permanent, full-time)

The County; Picton; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension

Benefits package

Job summary

The County is seeking an experienced Manager of Engineering to lead the Engineering Division and ensure effective delivery of municipal services and projects. Reporting to the Director of Development Services, this role combines strategic leadership with hands-on management of staff, priorities, and resources.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree with a P.Eng or OACETT certification and at least 10 years in municipal leadership, including development and capital projects; PMP is an

Qualifications

• University degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• P.Eng designation or OACETT certification required/asset.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience managing teams in municipal environment.
• Strong knowledge of municipal infrastructure and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Engineering Division and delivery of services.
• Oversee staff, planning, performance management and resource allocation.
• Lead complex projects and master servicing initiatives as needed.
• Foster internal and external relationships and champion the Municipality’s mission.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Mentoring

Education

P.Eng (Professional Engineer)

OACETT Civil Engineering Technologist

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Cloudpermit

Storm water modelling

Job description

Manager of Engineering (Permanent, full-time) - Existing Vacancy

Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the permanent full-time position of Manager of Engineering. Reporting directly to the Director of Development Services, The Manager of Engineering is responsible for the strategic leadership, management, and effective delivery of the Municipality’s Engineering services and projects, including development engineering, Major Capital Works projects, Master Servicing Plans and core municipal engineering functions. The Manager provides leadership and direction to the Engineering Division, including oversight of staff, work planning and prioritization, performance management, professional development, and the effective allocation of resources to support departmental and corporate priorities. The Manager may also directly lead complex, high-priority or strategic projects as required.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• University degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng), or an OACETT certified Civil Engineering Technologist with demonstrated experience in municipal infrastructure design, capital project management, development engineering, required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation, an asset.
• Training or certification in ISO methodology, an asset.
• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience managing teams of professionals, coupled with relevant work experience at a senior level, with a minimum of five (5) years in a municipal environment.
• Specific and quantified experience in the area of Municipal Development Engineering with demonstrated knowledge managing subdivision, condominium and site plan control applications for all branches of municipal engineering.
• Progressive and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of municipal infrastructure matters such as roads, water, sanitary, stormwater management, transportation and traffic.
• General and working knowledge and understanding of other engineering matters including geotechnical, environmental, hydrological, and process engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with the development of Master Plans and other Class EA undertakings.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills with proven ability to multitask and proactively manage competing priorities, with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, responding with flexibility to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including effective mentoring, coaching, counselling and conflict management skills.
• Excellent organizational, public relations, written and verbal communication, report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to think and act strategically in a political and community service environment, to create positive internal and external relationships and to champion the strategic mission and values of The County.
• Familiarity with computer technology and engineering software such as MS Office, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Cloudpermit, project management, water and sewer system modeling, and storm water management modelling.

The salary range for this position is $105,036.10 to $147,200.49 per annum (under review), as per the Non-Union By-Law. Compensation also includes a competitive benefit package and membership in OMERS, a defined benefit pension plan.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization and to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make this known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with The Municipal Act and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.