Development Technologist

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As a Development Technologist, you will be responsible for the interpretation of City policy, standards, bylaws and legislation to assist developers, engineers, and staff within the Planning & Development department as well as various other business units.

You will perform engineering-oriented review of development applications and provide input into the development approvals process.

Primary duties include :

• Represent the Development Engineering division and engineering related interests at the Development Applications Review Team (DART) meetings.
• Collaborate and negotiate with customers and City specialist groups to find innovative solutions to engineering issues arising through the development approval process.
• Balance the needs of The City with the development industry to ensure infrastructure is constructed in a safe, timely and effective manner.
• Interpret and apply applicable policies and / or legislation to specific applications.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, formulate engineering requirements based upon the submissions and relate those concerns to interest groups.

Qualifications

• A completed 2-year diploma in Engineering Technology or a closely related field (such as Civil Engineering Technology) with at least 5 years' experience in municipal engineering technology.
• A Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation is also required.
• Experience must include a combination of planning, design, construction of water / wastewater distribution systems, erosion / sediment control, hydraulics, geotechnical sciences, development agreements, interpretation of construction drawings, bylaws, specifications, preparation of technical documents.
• Advanced communication skills, excellent teamwork, judgement, and problem-solving skills, and ability to make independent decisions.
• High attention to detail with a strong team and customer service focus are essential.
12 days ago