Join us to shape the future of St. Catharines! At the City of St. Catharines, we are committed to realizing the vision outlined in Strategic Plan 2023 to 2027 . Our goal is to cultivate a city that thrives on safety, innovation, sustainability, and caring—not just for today, but for generations to come. Join our team and be part of a meaningful journey to shape the future of our community, leaving a lasting impact that extends far beyond the present.

Here’s what you can count on when you work with the City:

• Salary & Benefits: Get a competitive salary plus health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Pension Plan: Enjoy enrollment in the OMERS pension plan with matched contributions for a secure retirement.
• Flexibility : Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid work environment (for eligible positions).
• Training: Access training and development funds to support your career growth.
• Make Your Mark: Share your ideas, drive change, and leave a lasting impact through modernization efforts.
• Great People: Work with a supportive team and leadership focused on your success.

About The Role To assist the Chief Building Official in planning, budgeting, administration and operation of development coordination; undertake technical analysis and provide technical recommendations on developments under subdivision or site plan agreement and special development or re-development programs; prepare servicing reports for the Planning and Building Services Department; coordinate and manage various projects related to Municipal Development; represent the Building and Development Division at meetings and on committees as required, and conduct extensive field investigations/reviews to verify submitted plans and drawings from consultants and developers.

What You Will Be Doing

• Conduct extensive field reviews of existing and proposed developments, site drainage and grading plans, storm water management plans, lighting and site services. Reviews will take place on City property, work zones and on private property at all times of the year. This work will include the field locating of site services and grading requirements
• Identify to the Planning and Building Services Department and Legal Services the requirement for easements, fencing, road widenings, municipal service extensions, storm water management, engineering related Draft Plan approval requirements, noise abatement, and all other engineering related items for inclusion in the Subdivision and Site Plan Agreements and identify the required securities. Review draft agreements and administer finalized agreements
• Undertake detailed analysis of site servicing for building permit applications and make recommendations related to engineering requirements, completed lot grading plans required under site plan and subdivision agreements, including site inspections
• Ensure that the necessary financial securities for servicing contracts are obtained; ensure that all necessary approvals and financial requirements are met prior to commencement of servicing work under subdivision or site plan agreements and special development and re-development programs
• Approve site plan security deposit estimates and prepare Subdivision Agreement security schedules. Control, monitor and release Letters of Credit and cash deposits. Decide on release and/or reduction in securities based upon agreement compliance. Create and maintain databases, spreadsheets and reports to monitor status of on-going projects, securities and expiration dates and make recommendations in co-operation with the Financial Management Services Department
• Prepare reports for the Planning and Building Services Department on the following applications: (a) Land Division Committee applications (b) Zoning by-law amendment applications (c) Committee of Adjustment applications and (d) Niagara Escarpment Commission applications with regard to servicing
• Provide recommendations to the Committee of Adjustment by performing site inspections in addition to the review of drawings to confirm conditions to be imposed in accordance with the Committee of Adjustment decisions.
• Assist in the control of public works built under subdivision and site plan agreements and special development and re-development projects, liaise with developers, consultants and contractors, recommending approval of servicing changes and recommend approval for release of building permits and final acceptance by City Council. Prepare reports for Council as required
• Liaise with other municipal departments/sections as well as outside agencies (NPCA, NEC, MTO, MOE, Niagara Region Public Works Department, etc) on matters requiring expertise in the area of grading, site services or development type agreements
• Prepare reports and recommendations on methods, proposals, and procedures for municipal development in the City of St. Catharines
• Respond to inquiries, resolve complaints and provide information on municipal development related matters at the office and in the field
• Liaise between staff and the public at Building Permit stage when servicing problems arise
• Provide responses to external legal firms with respect to development agreement compliance
• Provide information to Zoning Technicians with respect to developments for zoning and mortgage clearances
• Represent the Planning and Building Services Department at meetings and on committees as required
• Perform other similar and related duties as required

These responsibilities outline the principal functions of the position and serve as a guiding vision for the role's impact and contribution. About You: Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited university or college in the field of Civil Engineering Technology.
• Certified Engineering Technologist, Civil discipline.
• Five years' experience in the civil engineering field.

Skills:

• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with the public and developers, contractors and consultants.
• Sound working knowledge of word processing, database and spreadsheet packages. Knowledge of AMANDA and Work Manager.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Ontario G driver's license.
• Proven completion of Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness training.
• A demonstrated commitment to enhancing a safety culture.

Other Job Details:

• Pay Rate: $83,156 to $93,439
• Employee Group: CUPE 157
• Department: Planning and Building Services
• Position Type: Full-time, Temporary (approx. 12 months)
• Work Mode: Hybrid
• Work Location: City Hall
• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• Number of Openings: 1
• Job ID: 2025-146
• Posted Date: July 8, 2025

To ensure fairness and efficiency in our recruitment process, we request that all applications be submitted through our official portal at https://stcatharines.ca/jobs . Applications received through other channels will not be considered. We also advise applicants to maintain up-to-date contact information and regularly check their spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding their application may be directed there.

For applicable positions, the recruitment process will be conducted using video conference technology. Please note that for certain roles, in-person interviews may be required.

The City of St. Catharines does not use AI Technology in any part of the recruitment process.

Dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment, the City of St. Catharines is an equal opportunity employer committed to accommodating the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We encourage applicants to inform the Human Resources Division of any accessibility needs to ensure they are accommodated throughout the recruitment and selection process.