Director, Engineering (Pft) (Nu 41.23)

Basic Function:

To manage the Engineering Department, including all Capital Infrastructure Programs within the Right-Of-Way, the County’s Municipal Drainage Program, and the Development Engineering Program through the effective implementation of staff, financial and material resources.

Position Description:

• To create and have in place appropriate policies, procedures and resources to enable staff to perform tasks efficiently and effectively.
• To obtain the MECP Environmental Compliance Approval for water and wastewater projects to meet the County's needs for present and future development.
• To ensure the provision of efficient, effective and quality project management and contract administration through a combination of internal and external engineering services.
• To participate in the development and management of the overall business of the Department and act as a resource, advisor and/or liaison to General Manager, other Divisions, developers, consultants, general public, and external organizations.
• To determine the capital planning needs for infrastructure (roads, bridges, sewer, and water) to develop a 10 year capital budget and secure Council approval.
• To provide direction, set and monitor goals/objectives, coach and mentor staff.
• To ensure legislative requirements specific to the Department’s function are met.
• To be responsible for the approval under the MECP Transfer of Review Program for proposed and future development.
• Development charges and financial forecasts
• To efficiently and effectively manage the human, physical and financial resources of the Engineering Department for the short and long term planning of major and minor capital projects within the Environmental and Infrastructure Services Division. Ensure Municipal Drains are reviewed, approved, inspections carried out and paperwork completed.
• To lead the Engineering Department ensuring evidence-informed practices are utilized in providing efficient, effective, and quality services.
• To promote and deliver quality, effective and efficient customer service.
• Direct and coordinate process reviews, continuous improvement and policy/procedural updates related to Development Engineering functions (Design Criteria, etc)
• To Coordinate growth-related capital infrastructure and timing with the Planning Department
• To ensure and be accountable for legislative requirements specific to the Department’s function are met.
• To be accountable for the management of the human, physical and financial resources of the municipal drains.
• To ensure the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of day-to-day operations of the Department.
• To communicate with the public, developers, contractors and consultants relating to capital projects, including public information meetings, environmental assessments, individual and development inquiries.
• To oversee the review, approval and issuance of engineering permits, including drainage, right-of-way, and municipal consent.
• To determine the capital planning needs for infrastructure, example roads, bridges, sewer, and water and wastewater plants, utilizing evidence-informed practices (best practices).
• To set goals/objectives based on evidence-informed practices, and to monitor same.
• To be responsible for the research, preparation and presentation of reports to Council with recommendations for financial approval and Council endorsement.
• Management of the Development Engineering work programs, prioritization and streamlining of work process
• To develop rolling 10 year capital budgets.
• To evaluate the technical (water, sewer, roads and drains) and servicing capabilities of development proposals; e.g. residential, commercial and industrial.
• To provide approved levels and standards of service through effective management of human, physical and financial resources of the Department.
• To assist in the development of Departmental business plans, performance measures and forecasts.

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years’ related management experience.
• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology; or, a Degree in Civil Engineering
• Certified Engineering Technologist and a member of the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists; or, a Professional Engineer and a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and interpret engineering plans and legal agreements.
• Strong communications skills, including the ability to express thoughts clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Proven motivational, leadership, interpersonal, team building and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• In depth knowledge of current Municipal design, construction practices and methodologies and Provincial, Regional and Municipal standards.
• Ability to translate strategic vision into practical action.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Proven financial and project management skills related to capital planning, design, procurement and construction
• Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents
• Working knowledge and application of Federal and Provincial regulations and requirements including but not limited to the Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications and Standard Drawings, Environmental Assessment Act, Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act, Ontario Water Resources Act.
• Sound organizational, analytical, problem solving, project management, presentation, and business/technical writing and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently under minimum supervision and possess good time management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships with developers, consultants, employees, elected officials, agencies and members of the public.

Benefits

Posting #: NU 41.23

Position: Director, Engineering

Job Code: 8ENMGR

Status: Permanent Full Time

Employee Group / Band: Non-Union / 12

Salary: $104,432.00 - $130,540.000 per annum

Division: Environmental and Infrastructure Services

Department: Engineering

Reports To: General Manager, Environmental and Infrastructure Services

Location: Simcoe (with option for remote work arrangement)

Posting Period: July 5, 2023 to July 19, 2023

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.