ENGINEER/PROJECT MANAGER Full-time Job

Work Locations:

• Scarborough Civic Centre (150 Borough Drive)
• Metro Hall (55 John St)
• Etobicoke Civic Centre (399 The West Mall)
• North York Civic Centre (5100 Yonge St)

Creating the safe, sustainable municipal infrastructure that makes Toronto so livable is the responsibility of our Engineering and Construction Services (ECS) Division, which provides specialized engineering design and construction services to Toronto Water, Transportation Services, Solid Waste Management Services and other City of Toronto divisions, Agencies, Boards and Commissions, and external clients such as the development industry, utility companies and other public agencies.
 

Case management accountabilities:

• Act as a case manager in the review of development applications made under the Planning Act (e.g. secondary plans, subdivisions, re-zonings, land divisions, site plans and condominium proposals)
• Coordinate City infrastructure related comments and correspondence to various divisions, including City Planning, Legal & Finance
• Review engineering studies and plans (including servicing, stormwater management and geotechnical reports) submitted in support of development applications.
• Determine the scope and cost of all new City infrastructure required to support proposed developments, as well as discuss, negotiate and review development agreements to ensure that all infrastructure-related matters are properly addressed.
• Oversee the construction of the development-related municipal infrastructure, including providing engineering support and guidance to inspection staff to ensure compliance with the accepted design, City policies and by-laws, and the management of associated financial securities

 

Technical Expertise:

• Conduct research ensuring that it takes into account developments within the field, corporate policies, legislations and initiatives by other levels of government
• Provide technical advice, reviews and expertise; utilizing standard engineering principles and practices
• Review engineering analyses, evaluate and recommend new systems, work procedures and technologies to increase efficiencies and divisional performance

Managing Stakeholders:

• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of contractors, colleagues, elected officials, consultants, developers, and other internal and external clients and stakeholders.
• Represent the City on committees, including providing input at meetings,
• Liaise with the media, public, developers, consultants, councillors, City Divisions and government agencies about projects, programs and developments.

 
What do you need to succeed?

1. Post-secondary education in a civil engineering discipline or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
2. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), preferably in the discipline of Civil Engineering.
3. Experience in the development engineering field and in applying the principles of engineering in the design and/or review of engineering submissions.
4. Experience in preparing and/or reviewing servicing and stormwater management reports, as well as engineering studies and drawings submitted in support of development projects or applications.
5. Project management experience related to municipal servicing and stormwater management, preferably in the management of land development projects and/or applications.
6. A valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
7. Ability to understand, interpret and apply relevant federal, provincial and engineering legislation, regulations, standards, codes and by-laws.
8. Knowledge of the Safe Water Drinking Act, The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), The Planning Act  and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
9. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate projects within tight timelines.
10. Highly developed technical, problem-solving and analytical skills.
11. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to communicate at all organizational levels.
12. Proficiency using MS Office and other computer software.
13. Ability to support the Toronto Public Service to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario, is a major Canadian city along Lake Ontarios northwestern shore. It's a dynamic metropolis with a core of soaring skyscrapers, all dwarfed by the iconic, free-standing CN Tower. Toronto also has many green spaces, from the orderly oval of Queens Park to 400-acre High Park and its trails, sports facilities and zoo.