Development Engineer

Job Details :

Full Time (CUPE 1329)

Posting Status :

Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Closing Date :

Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than January 16, 2026.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.

This position reports to the Supervisor, Development Engineering, and is primarily responsible for the day-to-day engineering review of planning act applications and subdivision detailed design, as well as coordination of comments from a multi-disciplinary team.

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews and recommends approval of engineering details and drawings as related to subdivision, site plan, and other forms of development applications including site plans for custom homes.
• Reviews complicated design features of subdivision applications including community stormwater management facilities and third pipe systems.
• Provides technical support to legal team including providing witness testimony for appealed files at the Ontario Land Tribunal.
• Coordinates comments from a multi-disciplinary cross departmental team for detailed design review of subdivisions, including conflict resolution.
• Provides professional expertise and guidance to various Town departments, while also offering support to junior technical staff.
• Reviews and recommends approvals related to stormwater infrastructure as part of the Consolidated Linear Infrastructure Environmental Compliance Approval program.
• Coordinates the processing of development applications and agreements such as site alteration, subdivision and other land development related applications with town staff and external agencies.
• Participates in all application processes related to the technical review of engineering standards and design (e.g. TIS’s (traffic impact studies), noise assessments, grading, storm water management, parking supply / demand evaluations, upholding current standards etc.).
• Responsible for assisting in development related financial matters with town staff, developers and builders ensuring that adequate securities are received by the town, maintained, adjusted and administered in accordance with the requirements of various agreements.
• Processes inquiries from the developers, builders, agents, citizens, community groups, council members, regional and provincial officials, and town departments re : subdivision and site plan development, handling resolution of requests, claims and complaints.
• Provides input to updating the section’s Development Engineering Manual and town standards.
• Participates in the review and updating of policies, procedures, standards and work methods, pertaining to land development applications.
• Participates and attends scheduled Committee and Council meetings, as needed.
• Maintains effective relations with the public, developers, community groups, regional / provincial officials and represents the town at hearings / public meetings.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

DATED : December 18, 2025

The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for each of the testing and interview components of the recruitment process is 75%.

Wethank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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