Development Review Technician

Position Details

• Department: Development Engineering

Reporting to the Project Manager, Development, the Development Review Technician will be responsible for assisting with day to day activities in the Development Engineering Division. This will include reviewing engineering plans and reports for various minor development applications.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate, review and provide comments on technical submissions Site Plans to ensure compliance with Municipal and Provincial regulations and good engineering practice.
• Provide comments on Committee of Adjustment applications including land severances, rezoning and minor variances.
• Ensures that municipal infrastructure is coordinated with adjacent developments.
• Review plot plans for new residential houses within infill and new subdivision developments.
• Carry out background research, maintain databases and assist with the development and updating of policies, procedures and technical standards for development related municipal servicing and infrastructure.
• Respond to requests and/or attend meetings organized by the offices of the Mayor and Members of Council, other departments, developers, consultants, and the public and external agencies as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess a two (2) year community college diploma in Civil Engineering Technician or equivalent education.
• Three (3) years of experience in Engineering Design with emphasis on municipal servicing, storm water management and road design, preferably in a municipal setting.
• Must possess a C.Tech designation or have the ability to obtain the C. Tech designation; a C.E.T. designation would be considered an asset.
• Comprehensive understanding and technical knowledge of municipal infrastructure, urban planning processes, including knowledge of Provincial regulations including Planning and Municipal Acts.
• Time Management skills, with the ability to manage multiple and changing demands and priorities are required.
• Must be proficient in reading and interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications and engineering reports and documents.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills are essential to work autonomously representing the City during meetings.
• Experience working with computer applications including Microsoft Office, G.I.S. systems, Adobe Acrobat Pro; knowledge of Bluebeam Revu would be an asset.
• Possess a valid driver's license in good standing during the course of employment.