Engineering Coordinator

Engineering Coordinator
Full-time
Public Works Department
Municipality of North Grenville

North Grenville is a growing municipality located in eastern Ontario housing a unique blend of small town and rural culture. Comprised of an urban centre (Kemptville) and surrounded by several charming rural hamlets, North Grenville is situated between Canada’s National Capital - Ottawa and the St. Lawrence River, only a 30-minute drive along the Veterans Memorial Highway (416), to either destination.

• Technical review of all development proposals, including severances, Official Plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, site plans, and subdivisions, as well as technical documents in support of such proposals.
• Ensure compliance in all developments with technical designs, as well as approved engineering standards and legislative requirements.
• Perform site inspections for preliminary and final approvals for municipal infrastructure works.
• Provide recommendations for preliminary and final subdivision and site plan approvals on municipal infrastructure.

• Assist in the development of technical and engineering policies, procedures and guidelines in accordance with applicable legislation and standards.
• Perform review of in-house technical evaluations and make recommendations to improve assets.
• Research and analyze municipal infrastructure (existing and new) and new technologies as required.
• Maintain necessary records, including mapping and drawings of all relevant works and projects.

• Prepare tenders and requests for quotes/proposals for infrastructure works and relevant professional services and reviews such submissions.
• Manage consultants and independent contractors for construction, service contracts, engineering studies and environmental assessments related to roads, bridges, water, wastewater, storm water and drainage projects.
• Conduct Municipal Class Environmental Assessments as required.

• Liaise with local, provincial & federal governmental agencies/ organizations as required.
• Participate in committee, departmental, inter-departmental and technical steering committee meetings as required.

• University degree in Civil Engineering/Environmental Engineering or post-secondary school diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience, preferably in a municipal setting in roads, bridges and municipal water and sewer systems
• Experience in land development review (not required, but considered an asset)
• Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, training, evaluation and staff deployment combined with day-to-day operations in collaboration with the Manager

• Demonstrated contract management skills
• Eligible for professional certification (P. Eng. or C.E.T)
• Knowledge of water, wastewater treatment and systems, storm water systems, collection and distribution systems
• Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, training, evaluation and staff deployment combined with human relations abilities such as listening, assessing and team building required
• Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment and demonstrated experience with database management, AutoCAD, GIS and other relevant software programs
• Superior customer service, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills combined with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in financial management including preparing, implementing and monitoring budget plans and procurement processes
• Proven project management skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills and the ability to balance diverse, changing and conflicting priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Strong team and leadership abilities

• Valid and unrestricted Class “G” driver’s license with access to reliable transportation and be able to travel to various work locations across the municipality.
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