Manager of Subdivision Development and Highway Access

Manager of Subdivision Development and Highway Access Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Permanent Position

11 Kent Street, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A

Published on:
June 5, 2026

Expires on:
June 22, 2026

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The incumbent will manage all aspects of road access approvals and road classification for all areas within the Provincial Right-of-Way. Oversee the review and approval of all public and private subdivision developments within the provincial jurisdiction. Oversee the review and approval of storm water management plans related to commercial or multi‑unit residential development. Provide expertise and support for transportation and traffic related studies, reports and projects.

• Oversee the approval of design proposals for new subdivision developments throughout the Province, including approval of highway access(es) and entrance ways for said subdivisions.
• Review and make recommendations related to the approval of plans for new entrance ways proposed for establishment on Arterial and Seasonal Highways.
• Issue Highway Access Permits on Arterial and Seasonal Highways.
• Assist the Traffic Operations Engineer to provide recommendations to the Deputy Minister, Chief Engineer, Regional Engineers and other Departments, such as the Department of Housing and Communities, Land and Environment, regarding changes in road classifications; including the preparation of memos to Executive Council for review and approval.
• Supervise the approval and establishment of all accesses and newly established entrance ways on the Provincial Highway Network (i.e., agricultural entrance ways, etc.).
• Oversee the duties related to the review and approval of both Public and Private residential subdivisions within the jurisdiction of the Province to ensure that roadways constructed meet the minimum design standards.
• Ensure that policies and guidelines related to the design and construction of residential subdivisions are updated to reflect the current Canadian standards for road geometry and design.
• Work with the related departments, such as the Department of Housing and Communities, Land and Environment, etc., to develop and implement actions and/or policies aimed to reduce the environmental impact of residential subdivision developments and address climate change impacts.
• Work with the Traffic Operations Engineer, Traffic Analytics Engineer and Chief Engineer in the preparation and review of transportation engineering, planning and economic studies and/or reports including site impact analysis, trip generation studies, highway capacity analysis, traffic delay studies, etc.
• Oversee the duties related to the review and approval of Storm Water Management Plans (SWMP) for public and private residential subdivisions, and the development of commercial and large residential properties within the jurisdiction of the Province of PEI.
• Ensure that policies and guidelines related to the design of SWMPs are updated to reflect the current standards of practice.
• Work with the related departments, such as the Department of Housing, Land and Communities and the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Actin, to develop and implement actions and/or policies aimed to improve storm water management for development within the Provinces’ jurisdiction.
• Other duties as required.

• Must have University Degree in Engineering (preferably Civil Engineering) and hold a Professional Engineer…