Full job description
Requisition ID: 22228
Department: Planning, Development & Building Dept.
Service: Planning Services
Branch: Development Review Branch
Employment Type: 1 or more Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Salary Information: $102,307.66 - $124,480.72 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Engineering
Application Close: 26/05/2026
JOB SUMMARY
Development Review is responsible for provincial and City land use planning policies and directions, including engineering design reviews, review of urban design, infrastructure, transportation, and parks and the processing of various development applications (such as subdivisions, condominiums, Zoning By-law amendments, site specific Official Plan Amendments, site plans, Committee of Adjustment applications, Part-Lot Control By-laws, road closures and openings, 30 cm reserves, cash-in-lieu of parking, demolition control, etc.). Manages the Development Review process for the urban, suburban or rural areas.
You are responsible for: ensuring efficient and timely processing of engineering reviews on a variety of development applications such as subdivision and condominium plans, zoning by-law amendments, Official Plan amendments and site plans; reviewing and approving engineering designs for water, road and sewer proposals, storm water management, pumping stations and communal water and wastewater systems; managing capital projects, ensuring the timely delivery from staff; assisting the manager in identifying future needs; reviewing and approving lot grading and drainage plans, slope stability studies, hydrogeology and soil studies, noise and traffic impact studies, environmental assessments and other related engineering designs prepared by external consultants for development-related proposals; and performing the role of acting manager and supervising staff in their absence, mentoring graduates, authorize specific environmental compliance requirements.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 4 year university degree in Civil Engineering, preferably Municipal or Environmental from a recognized university
Minimum of 8 years of experience in the field of sewage collection, roadway networks, water distribution systems, infrastructure planning, design, project management and construction, preferably in the development approval field
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
KNOWLEDGE
Ontario Planning, Municipal and Environmental Assessment Acts and associated legislation, regulations and guidelines
Engineering standards, bylaws and related national and provincial codes pertaining to health and safety, building, plumbing and fire
Development Charges Act
Design, construction and operational practices for water distribution, sewer collection, road designs and traffic control
In-depth knowledge of the city’s municipal utility (water, road, sewer) infrastructure
Transportation engineering including traffic control, traffic regulation and geometric design practices
MOE, MTO, TAC (Transportation Association of Canada) design criteria
Development/engineering approval procedures and practices
Budget procedures
Principles of project and contract management
Facilitation and negotiation processes
Community consultation process
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Project management skills
Deals effectively with timeframes/deadlines
Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, Geographic Information Systems tracking system and other desktop technology
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Communicate effectively orally and in writing to internal councillor inquiries and inquiries/complaints from the general public
Ability to make verbal presentations and write reports in a concise and logical manner
Ability to work with the public, development/consulting industry
Ability to work closely with other colleagues within the department to ensure consistency in the decision-making process
Effective problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership capabilities
Copes with stress effectively
Deals with shifting priorities
Ability to exercise sound judgment in difficult situations
Client service focus/attitude
Ability to simplify and expedite the various approval processes
Self-motivated
Ability to work in a team environment
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, ****** orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
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