Development Review Technician

Reporting to the Project Manager, Development, the Development Review Technician will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day activities in the Development Engineering Division. This will include reviewing engineering plans and reports for various minor development applications. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate, review and provide comments on technical submissions and site plans to ensure compliance with Municipal and Provincial regulations and good engineering practice.
• Provide comments on Committee of Adjustment applications, including land severances, rezoning and minor variances.
• Ensure that municipal infrastructure is coordinated with adjacent developments.
• Review plot plans for new residential houses within infill and new subdivision developments.
• Carry out background research, maintain databases and assist with the development and updating of policies, procedures and technical standards for development-related municipal servicing and infrastructure.
• Respond to requests and/or attend meetings organized by the offices of the Mayor and Members of Council, other departments, developers, consultants, the public and external agencies as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess a two (2) year community college diploma in Civil Engineering Technician or equivalent education.
• Three (3) years of experience in Engineering Design with emphasis on municipal servicing, storm water management and road design, preferably in a municipal setting.
• Must possess a C.Tech designation or have the ability to obtain the C.Tech designation; a C.E.T. designation would be considered an asset.
• Comprehensive understanding and technical knowledge of municipal infrastructure, urban planning processes, including knowledge of Provincial regulations including Planning and Municipal Acts.
• Time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple and changing demands and priorities are required.
• Must be proficient in reading and interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications and engineering reports and documents.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills are essential to work autonomously representing the City during meetings.
• Experience working with computer applications including Microsoft Office, G.I.S. systems and Adobe Acrobat Pro; knowledge of Bluebeam Revu would be an asset.
• Possess a valid driver's license in good standing during the course of employment.