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Applications are now being accepted for the above position in the Engineering Department, Development Services Commission To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume online by June 10, 2025.

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Engineering Review, you will lead and manage a team of professional and technical staff responsible for the review and approval of engineering reports, studies, plans, drawings submitted in support of all applications submitted under the Planning Act. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance to staff on complex engineering issues and preparation of agreements. You will also be responsible for coordination with the development industry at a senior level to ensure applications are processed in a timely manner and the City's and public interest are safeguarded. You will also represent the City in negotiations with other levels of government, public agencies, conservation authorities, etc. You will be responsible for Development Engineering – review and approve draft plans, site plans, other planning applications, review and approve all engineering drawings related to public infrastructure, prepare subdivision and site plan agreements.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Management

• Manage the day-to-day operation of a team of professional and technical staff responsible for the review and approval of engineering reports, studies, plans, drawings submitted in support of all Planning Act and infill applications.
• Develop standard operating procedures to implement policies and processes relating to engineering review and approvals.
• Implement training to support development related policy and process improvements and changes to all affected parties both within the Engineering department and within the industry to ensure clarity and uniform application of corporate requirements.
• Undertake staff recruitment, selection, training, coaching/mentoring, monitoring of workload, and other labour related responsibilities.
• Review employee performance on a regular basis and take corrective action as required.
• Assist/contribute to development of corporate / departmental initiatives / strategic priorities.
• Assist with budget preparation and forecasts including develop sectional operating budgets and forecasts in accordance with corporate / departmental business plans.
• Attend and/or make presentations to meetings of the public, stakeholder groups, senior management, Committees, Council etc.
• Lead and /or represents the Department as a member of various study teams, technical/administrative committees, working groups, task forces etc.
• Responsible for the overall management of the review and approval of engineering reports, studies, plans, and drawings submitted in support of residential infill grading and servicing applications.
• Responsible for the contract administration and tendering of work related to service connection installation for residential infill developments.
• Implement and support effective systems for project management and performances measurement.
• Provide information into Markham’s revenue projections.
• Develop and implement KPI for Development Engineering.
• Provide input into Markham's Strategic Plan: Building Markham’s Future Together.
• Responsible for developing improvements to processes and practices.
• Lead and /or represents the Department/Corporation as a member of various study teams, technical/administrative committees, working groups, task forces etc.
  
  
  

Development Engineering

• Approve and ensure that engineering reports, studies, plans and drawings submitted in support of all Planning Act and infill applications comply with City standards, specifications and guidelines.
• Provide engineering input on Planning Act applications including Official Plan Amendments, Secondary Plans, Zoning By-Law Amendments, Plans of Subdivisions, Site Plan Control, Plans of Condominium, Consent to Sever into Plans of Subdivision and Site Plans applications and Minor Variances.
• Review engineering conditions, and financial security and property requirements for all development applications prepared by development engineering staff to ensure they are complete, appropriate and applicable.
• Oversee the administration of financial securities including security reduction and releases, financial draws on securities, and negotiation of security values required.
• Oversee matters related to the acceptance and assumption of developments by the City.
• Develop and implement best practices in various areas including stormwater management, engineering design, brownfields and intensified redevelopment.
• Process and recommend issuance of the Consolidated Linear Infrastructure - Environmental Compliance Approval.
• Attends and makes presentations at public meetings.
• Prepare reports to Council.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Required Skills & Competencies

• Registered with the Professional Engineers of Ontario with at least 7 years’ experience in the municipal/civil engineering and development field or a related University Degree with equivalent experience.
• Progressive experience in the public sector with the ability to work with Council, general public, different levels of government and different stakeholders.
• Municipal government experience an asset.
• Experience and knowledge of design and construction in municipal engineering including roads, sewers and watermains.
• Excellent hands-on experience with various processes in the review and approval of different types of development applications.
• In depth knowledge of different types of agreements used in development and the ability to negotiate complex issues with developers and lawyers.
• Understanding of the report writing process in order to produce high level reports to the various City Committee’s and Council approval.
• Good understanding of the financial authority limits, purchasing by-laws and generally how a municipality functions.
• Good understanding of the role and challenges of other disciples in the development industry.
• Demonstrated experience in managing busy office with competing priorities.
• Demonstrated good leadership and managerial skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently as well as be a good team player.
• Detailed knowledge of all applicable legislation, acts and standards.
• Ability to interpret complex situations and handle confrontational/aggressive behaviours.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment with different agenda and competing priorities.
• Ability to lead, motivate and mentor a team of professional and technical staff.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver high quality work with short turnaround time.
  
  
  

CORE BEHAVIOURS

• Service Excellence: Focuses organizational resources on understanding and responding effectively and efficiently to customer needs.
• Change & Innovation: Encourages innovation and effectively leads, implements, assesses and sustains change initiatives.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building: Develops collaborative and high performing teams as well as effective relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Communication: Adapts communication approach to needs of audience and situation, and develops staff in this area.
• Accountable & Results Oriented: Ensures work group behaves ethically and complies with expectations, policies and legislation; focuses work group efforts to work plan.
• Management & Leadership: Builds an engaging environment that supports learning, career development and regular feedback, and that attracts and retains high performing staff.
• Strategic Thinking & Planning: Understands and assesses complex concepts, trends and relationships; participates in business planning; makes decisions that align with the City’s strategic direction.
  
  
  

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