Supervisor Development Engineering

Kawartha Lakes; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supervisor for Development Engineering to oversee municipal infrastructure projects. This role involves protecting the environment and ensuring compliance with various regulations while leading engineering processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering and demonstrated leadership skills. Join a dynamic team committed to enhancing community infrastructure and making a positive impact on the environment. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the city’s development goals. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in municipal engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of Ontario Water Resources Act and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise development engineering processes and procedures.
• Review development proposals and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Technical Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation

Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Base pay range

CA$104,267.00/yr - CA$121,922.00/yr

Job Brief

Key responsibilities of the position include protecting the City's existing and future ratepayers, and the environment by ensuring responsible design, installation, and assumption of municipal infrastructure and municipal assets.

Job Title Supervisor, Development Engineering

Salary $104,267 - $121,992 (2025)

Department Engineering and Corporate Assets

Location Lindsay, ON

Closes April 27, 2025

Hours Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with core working hours between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm

Other Combination of general office environment and occasional off-site travel. Attend meetings, conferences and departmental emergency situations, which may be outside of normal business hours.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the implementation and oversight of specific programs and processes in either of (1) Development Engineering – Approvals or (2) Development Engineering – Construction in order to achieve corporate and departmental strategic objectives. Key responsibilities of the position include protecting the City of Kawartha Lakes, existing and future ratepayers, and the environment by ensuring responsible design, installation, and assumption of municipal infrastructure and municipal assets that conform to federal, provincial, and municipal standards and do not negatively impact surrounding properties or the environment.

• Responsible for the supervision and coordination of development engineering processes and procedures, including all financial security reviews, municipal service connections, site alteration requests, etc. in line with all municipal by-laws
• Lead the compilation and preparation of development engineering reports and comments on behalf of the City related to development proposals and applications
• Review development proposals to ensure infrastructure design meets the requirements specific to the project, including all federal, provincial, and municipal infrastructure requirements
• Coordinate the development of infrastructure for subdivision, site plan, consent, and development agreements
• Review and provide municipal engineering conditions of approval related to development applications
• Oversee the review of Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks applications for new municipal infrastructure through development and capital projects
• Review site plans for planning and committee of adjustment applications and comment on terms to be included in such agreements/applications for connection into municipal infrastructure and surrounding properties
• Review plans and specifications for subdivision development, draft subdivision agreements for corporate and legal review, and undertake field inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specification

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Land Development, or a related field
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T) designation
• Minimum five (5) years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal engineering environment relating to design, construction and administration of municipal infrastructure
• Thorough and current working knowledge of application legislation e.g. Ontario Water Resources Act, Environmental Protection Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario Drainage Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and operation-specific regulations as it relates to municipal engineering services
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills at a level to ensure successful program and employee performance outcomes and management
• Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills; excellent written communication skills; attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through
• Demonstrated customer service skills at a level to develop and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of financial budget and business planning processes
• Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and tact while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality at all times, complying with all applicable privacy legislation and policies and procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet and any other related software
• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence or the ability to frequently attend work related activities at various sites within the municipalities or at other sites within Ontario

Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check will be required

Accommodations

We will accommodate the needs of applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Interested applicants are encouraged review the full job postings on our website and to apply on or before April 27, 2025 through the Careers page on the City of Kawartha Lakes website:

https://tre.tbe.taleo.net/tre01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CITYOFKA&cws=37&rid=2600

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