Project Manager, Infrastructure Approvals

JOB SUMMARY

Development Review is responsible for provincial and City land use planning policies and directions, including engineering design reviews, review of urban design, infrastructure, transportation, and parks and the processing of various development applications (such as subdivisions, condominiums, Zoning By-law amendments, site specific Official Plan Amendments, site plans, Committee of Adjustment applications, Part-Lot Control By-laws, road closures and openings, 30 cm reserves, cash-in-lieu of parking, demolition control, etc.). Manages the Development Review process for the urban, suburban or rural areas. 
 

You are responsible for ensuring efficient and timely processing of engineering review and approvals on a variety of development applications such as subdivision and condominium plans, Zoning By-law amendments, Official Plan amendments and site plans.  
 

You: review and approve engineering designs for water, road and sewer proposals, storm water management;  manage peer review and master studies; assist the manager in identifying future needs; review and approve lot grading and drainage plans, slope stability studies, hydrogeology and soil studies, noise and traffic impact studies, environmental assessments and other related engineering designs prepared by external consultants for development-related proposals; act for the Senior Infrastructure Approvals Engineer in his/her absence; and provides functional supervision on an on-going basis.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Civil Engineering, preferably Municipal, Civil or Environmental from a recognized university
 

Minimum of 5 years of related and progressively responsible experience in the fields of sewage collection, roadway networks, water distribution systems, infrastructure planning, design, project management and construction

KNOWLEDGE

• Ontario Planning, Municipal, Development Charges, Water Resources, Clean Water, Safe drinking Water and Environmental Assessment Acts and associated legislation, regulations and guidelines
• Engineering standards, by-laws and related national and provincial codes pertaining to health and safety, building, plumbing and fire
• Project management principles and practices
• Design, construction and operational practices for water distribution, sewer collection, road designs and traffic control
• In-depth knowledge of the city’s municipal utility (water, road, sewer) infrastructure
• Transportation engineering including traffic control, traffic regulation and geometric design practices
• MOE, MTO, TAC (Transportation Association of Canada) design criteria
• Development/Engineering Approval procedures
• and practices
• Capital and operating budget processes
• Principles of project and contract management
• Facilitation and negotiation processes
• Community and public consultation process
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Work affectively as a leader and team member with a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Understand, initiate and conduct assignments with minimal supervision
• Deal effectively with timeframes/deadlines 
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, Geographic Information tracking system and other desktop technology
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with elected officials, city staff, external agencies, private sectors and members of the public
• Positive, inclusive approach to project development and implementation
• Ability to deal with multiple demands and shifting priorities
• Make effective and persuasive presentations
• Exercise sound judgement in difficult situations
• Ability to simplify and expedite the various approval processes
• Ability to make verbal presentations and write reports in a concise and logical manner
• Ability to work with the public, development/consulting industry
• Ability to work closely with other colleagues within the department to ensure consistency in the decision-making process
• Effective problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership capabilities with an ability to influence others and work effectively with people representing a wide range of interests
• Cope with stress effectively
• Deal with shifting priorities
• Client service focus/attitude
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Results oriented