Senior Development Engineer

Municipal World Inc.; Whitchurch-Stouffville; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS Pension

Employer funded benefits

Paid vacation

Sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Town of Stouffville is seeking a Senior Development Engineer in its Engineering & Public Works department. You will lead and oversee complex development engineering projects and master planning studies that shape growth while coordinating with council, staff, developers and external agencies.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree with PEO designation and 7+ years of relevant experience, plus strong design, permit, and reporting capabilities. Flexible working arrangements offered.

Qualifications

• Four-year Civil Engineering degree from an accredited university.
• Designation with the Professional Engineers of Ontario.
• Minimum seven years’ experience as a professional engineer in design, review and inspection of subdivisions and site plans.
• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering drawings and perform municipal servicing designs.
• Knowledge of subdivision agreements and planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project and Land Manager.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service, public facilitation and conflict resolution.
• Strong organization, accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and reviews development applications such as subdivision and site plans.
• Recommends approvals for development applications.
• Prepares subdivision agreements and attends site construction meetings.
• Issues completion certificates, security reductions and assumption.
• Prepares Council reports and By-laws related to subdivisions (agreement approvals, assumption, addressing and street naming).
• Collaborates with Council, managers, developers and external agencies on infrastructure projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Public facilitation

Project coordination

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer of Ontario

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Land Manager

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Development Engineer

Department: Engineering & Public Works

Status: Full Time, Permanent

Date Posted: October 15, 2026

Date Closing: October 29, 2026

Number of Positions: 1

Scheduled Hours/Shifts: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: $113,608 - $138,222 per year

Flexible WorkingArrangements: Yes

Vacancy Reason: Replacement

WHY Stouffville: Working for the Town of Stouffville means being a part of one of HRD Canada’s Best Places to Work. Here, we foster a sense of belonging as a tightknit workforce. The Town is dedicated to supporting its employees, by providing competitive compensation, OMERS Pension, employer funded benefits, paid vacation, sick time, EAP and flexible work arrangements, to help you prioritize what matters most.This role offers the opportunity to lead and oversee complex development engineering projects and master planning studies that directly shape the Town’s growth. The Senior Development Engineer works collaboratively with Council, manager of development engineering, internal teams, developers, and external agencies, applying advanced engineering expertise to high‑impact municipal initiatives and infrastructure outcomes.We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer, supportive of an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and as we grow, it’s important that our workforce reflects the citizens we serve. At the Town, we respect, encourage, and celebrate our diversity. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

Position Purpose:

Co-ordinates and reviews development applications, such as subdivision and site plans; recommends approvals for development applications; prepares and administers subdivision agreements, including attending site construction meetings, issuance of completion certificates, security reductions and assumption; Prepares Council reports and By laws related to subdivisions such as agreement approvals, assumption, addressing and street naming.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Four (4) year Civil Engineering Degree, from an accredited University.
• Designation with the Professional Engineers of Ontario.
• Minimum seven (7) years’ experience as a professional engineer in the design, review and inspection of subdivisions and site plans
• Ability to read and interpret civil engineering drawings, carry out municipal servicing designs, perform storm water management calculations with knowledge of Best Management Practices.
• Working knowledge of preparation and registration of subdivision agreements. Knowledge of Planning
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Land Manager,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service, public facilitation and conflict resolution
• Advanced interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with municipal staff, elected officials, residents and other
• Effective organization skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and record keeping
• Problem-solving skills, discretion and good judgement when handling confidential/sensitive information and communicating with individuals regarding controversial matters; sensitivity and ability to maintain security of
• Availability to attend evening meetings and/or work overtime to accommodate peak periods and