Manager of Engineering Development (1 vacancy)

Position Details

• Department: Engineering Department
• Classification: PERMANENT Full Time; Non-Union
• Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
• Application Deadline: 4:00 p.m. September 23, 2026

Why City Of Woodstock

Known as the Friendly-City, Woodstock is located in the heart of Oxford County and blends big city conveniences with a small-town feel. With a growing population of over 50,000 welcoming citizens, Woodstock residents place high value on our small-town atmosphere, while enjoying urban amenities. The city is a great place to call home with amazing parks and trails, fantastic amenities as well as wonderful arts and cultural facilities. At the crossroads of highways 401 and 403, Woodstock has a thriving manufacturing sector and opportunities in agriculture, education and healthcare and convenient access to communities across Southwestern Ontario. Visitors can enjoy the city’s many festivals and delight in the many local shops and restaurants in Downtown Woodstock.

When you work for the City, you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle. Other great benefits to working at the City of Woodstock:

• Join a growing and dynamic organization offering rewarding careers,
• Competitive Wages,
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions are matched by the City,
• Training opportunities to support you in this role,
• And a great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference, just to name a few.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct future development by working with the City Engineer in completion of Development Charges Background Studies, Secondary Studies and Municipal Class Environmental Assessments necessary to facilitate expansion and development to meet the needs of anticipated future growth.
• Oversee development by reviewing and approving of Draft Plan of Subdivision applications and work with Developers and other government agencies to ensure that proposed development meets engineering standards and provides logical and planned growth. Liaison with County of Oxford PW Staff as necessary to ensure adequate servicing to accommodate growth and efficient timing of projects.
• Responsible for the completion of special projects, prepare capital budgets for various growth-related city projects such as city developed industrial parks for approval by City Engineer and CAO, responsible to act as Project Manager and Construction Administrator to oversee growth and development projects from initial design to construction completion.
• Responsible for developing capital budgets for streetlights, former landfill properties/methane collection systems and SWM facilities. Working with Asset Manager to develop annual and long-term maintenance and capital program and budget accordingly. Writing RFPs for completion of Council approved projects. Overseeing and mentoring the Development Engineer in the management of these capital projects.
• Assist the Manager of Municipal Infrastructure with the road reconstruction program by reviewing construction plans and contracts prior to tender as part of a QA/QC program, mentoring and advising Design Technicians as needed with technical issues.
• Write reports to City Council on various subjects, liaise with other City departments and Oxford County and other regulatory agencies to provide engineering assistance as required; and may actively represent the Engineering department as the management member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
• Supervise and assist with development review for subdivisions, site plans and other planning processes from an engineering perspective, develop subdivision agreements and development guidelines.
• Manage growth related capital projects (planning and budgeting, design, tendering, construction administration, project closeout, etc.) Attend site meetings and inspections, review and approve progress payments, negotiate Change Orders and claims, review and approve plans and contracts for tendering, review bids and recommend award to Council if necessary, prepares annual budgets and forecasting for large growth or special capital projects, prepares council reports for award of construction contracts as required.
• Communicate and interact with public, developers and contractors in a professional manner to address various concerns regarding grading, state of infrastructure or issues during construction. Maintain a positive image of the City of Woodstock.
• Assist with forecasting future work and associated follow up work including attending public meetings. preparation of secondary plans, EAs, development/cost sharing agreements, review and approval of studies and plans associated with new development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Essential
• University Degree in Civil Engineering & P. Eng. designation.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of closely related municipal engineering experience.
• Proficient skills in a computerized environment to enhance service delivery and efficiency, emphasizing technical proficiency, adaptability, workflow efficiency, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and public relation skills with particular emphasis on the ability to explain technical data to non-technical audience.
• Working knowledge of planning processes, and contract administration.
• Flexibility and commitment to adapt to evolving and emerging technologies and changing practices and regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure, with conflicting priorities in a fast paced, demanding environment, while focusing on “big picture” activities.
• Commitment to Health & Safety and Regulatory Compliance.
• Requires a valid “G” Ontario driver’s license.

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