Division Leader Engineering and Infrastructure

Belle River, ON

Our company is a beautiful Municipality situated in southern Ontario along Lake St. Clair. Lakeshore is a great place to live, work and play. The Municipality has a population of 37,000 and is one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Ontario. The Municipality enjoys a temperate climate year round with more than 200 growing days. Lakeshore's affordable lakefront community enjoys over 35 km of waterfront, low taxes, a high quality of life and abundant recreational opportunities with many family friendly parks, recreation programs, a multi-use recreation centre, the Atlas Tube Centre including pools, 3 ice pads, gyms, and much more. our company services infrastructure extending over 537 kms of roads, 37 parks and conservation areas, 2 water treatment plants, several pumping stations, solid waste collection, pollution control and many kilometres of utility infrastructure.

Our organization has an employment opportunity for a full time:
Division Leader (Manager) Engineering and Infrastructure

Reporting to the Corporate Leader (Director) of Operational Services, the Division Leader (Manager) of Engineering and Infrastructure is the key position responsible for administration, performance, and management of the engineering functions of the Municipality including new infrastructure planning, servicing and land development.

Some Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills required include:

• University degree in an applicable Engineering discipline (civil, environmental or transportation).
• Minimum of 5 years as a licensed Professional Civil Engineer with the eligibility for licensure in Ontario.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive engineering experience in an urban, semi-urban and rural municipal engineering environment, combined with experience directly related to plan review, design, approval of municipal services and transportation engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience supervising in a unionized environment.
• Working knowledge of the Environmental Assessment Act, the Municipal Act, the Drainage Act, the Local Improvement Act, the Conservation Authorities Act, the Fisheries Act and other relevant legislation as well as demonstrated judgement and ability to critically assess options within the context of applicable legislation and Municipal polities to guide decisions.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of municipal policies, procedures and processes
• Engaged strong leader who can lead and motivate a diverse team, balance engineering activities for the department, involved in engineering projects and supporting the division’s area of focus and growth
• Valid Class G Ontario drivers’ license

Working Conditions:
Environment

• Works within an office environment.
• May be required to visit construction sites
• Some travel may be required.

Control over Work Schedule

• Office hours being 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week)
• May be required to attend Council and Committee meetings.
• Work is subject to deadlines and may be required to work overtime to handle workload.
• Lieu time is capped at 35 hours per year

Deadline to apply is before Friday, July 30, 2021 at 4:00 pm.