Regular Full-Time Senior Municipal Engineering Technologist

Njoyn; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension (OMERS)

Professional development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Hybrid work

Wellness programming

Job summary

The City of Oshawa is seeking a Senior Municipal Engineering Technologist to provide expert technical guidance on civil engineering standards and municipal infrastructure design. You will liaise with internal and external contacts to determine infrastructure solutions aligned with community needs and organizational goals.

The role requires a four-year Civil Engineering degree with OACETT registration and at least five years of municipal experience.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Civil Engineering or related field with OACETT accreditation/registration.
• Minimum of five years of relevant municipal experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and regulatory reviews ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
• Provide expert knowledge, supervision, and oversight to staff and teams.
• Oversee development, review, and enforcement of municipal development charges and by-laws.
• Lead renewal and replacement processes including proposals, tenders, and asset performance reviews.
• Develop performance standards and measures for asset condition and serviceability.
• Design City engineering standards and technical solutions for municipal assets.
• Support City core values and contribute to cross-departmental initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Engineering software

Education

Four-year Civil Engineering degree

OACETT accreditation/registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering software

Job description

Reporting to the Supervisor, Municipal Engineering Reviews, the Senior Municipal Engineering Technologist is an expert of the Citys technical standards, legislative requirements/compliance, engineering principles and municipalinfrastructure design. The Senior Municipal Engineering Technologist liaise with various internal and external contacts to provide technical expertise and advice to determine the infrastructure solutions that best meet the community needs and organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical and regulatory review processes, including ensuring compliance with regulations, bylaws, and standards, ensuring engineering content is accurate, complete and suitable for the intended application, and reporting non-compliance issues
• Provide expert knowledge, supervision and oversight to staff and other teams
• Prioritize and execute growth and development processes, including legal agreements, financial controls, and processes related to expansion and change affecting transportation and stormwater services, acting as the official signatory of the City
• Serve as departmental resource for the development, review, and enforcement of the Development Charge By-law Study
• Lead renewal and replacement processes, including the review of proposals, tenders and purchase requisitions, as well as monitoring performance and assessing asset condition
• Participate in the development of performance standards and measures used to assess asset performance, condition, and serviceability
• Facilitate the development and design of City engineering standards and technical solutions for municipal assets
• Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Completion of a four (4) year degree in Civil Engineering or a related applied science or technology discipline along with OACETT accreditation/registration and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a municipal setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience in developing, planning, and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
• Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, standards, and emerging industry trends
• Broad knowledge and experience in municipal design, including storm sewer design, transportation design requirements, municipal standards, the Citys Official Plan, development servicing and subdivision agreements, the Development Charges By-law, and the Ontario Planning Act
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective customer service skills, problem solving, analytical, project management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a collaborative team environment
• Effective leadership and coaching skills, with sound judgement, tact and discretion
• Strong reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Advanced skills and experience using Microsoft Office applications and related engineering software applications
• Able to provide own transportation for travel between work locations as required.

This position is eligible for hybrid work.

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check.

What the City Offers:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Pension (OMERS)
• Professional development opportunities and/or education reimbursement
• Paid professional association membership for certification maintenance
• Free on-site parking
• Hybrid work
• Employee perks and wellness programming