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TheCity of Thunder Bayprovides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

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Job Description:

Shape the infrastructure that supports our community.

At the City of Thunder Bay,Our City Runs on People Like You. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs – where you’ll support sustainable development, strengthen infrastructure planning, and build trusted partnerships that shape our growing community.

This includes our Engineering Team, where you’ll bring your engineering expertise to the forefront of community development. You will be part of a work environment that supports respectful interactions, meaningful opportunities to grow, and a culture that promotes well-being and collaboration.

Thunder Bay offers more than a fulfilling career. With its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community, it’s a city where you can grow personally and professionally.

Where You’ll Make a Difference Every Day

You’ll be part of a team supporting the growth of the City through development engineering. In this role you’ll provide meaningful support in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of City infrastructure, and assist with capital project delivery and technical studies.

You’ll support and process development applications, ensuring all municipal infrastructure and private developments conform to City Standards, specifications, the Official Plan, Provincial Acts, policies and municipal by-laws, with a focus to public safety and environmental protection.

Whether you live in Thunder Bay, you’re looking to return, or excited to make the City your new home, join a team where your skills, expertise, and presence is recognized, and make a real impact to our community.

How You’ll Support the Team

In this role, you will:

• Conduct technical reviews and recommend acceptance of engineering drawings and supporting reports for various development applications submitted under the Planning Act and/or Site Alteration by-law ensuring compliance with City Engineering Standards, policies, and applicable legislation.
• Prepare formal comments based on technical reviews and liaise with, and issue comments to owners, applicants, consultants, and relevant development stakeholders, government agencies, utility companies, or external agencies as required to facilitate approvals.
• Support and assist in coordinating development applications, site alterations, and related approvals with City staff and external agencies.
• Process and respond to inquiries from developers, residents, community groups, council members, and provincial officials, addressing requests, claims, and complaints related to subdivision and site plan development, including coordinating and attending site meetings.
• Assist with development related financial matters with City staff, developers and builders ensuring that adequate security is received by the City, maintained, adjusted and administered in accordance with the requirements of various agreements.
• Provide expert input on Ontario Land Tribunal appeals and appear as a witness when required.
• Coordinate and provide general site inspection of infrastructure construction and site servicing for land development, site alterations, driveways, and utility cut permits to ensure compliance with City standards.
• Assist in the maintenance of the City’s infrastructure database and GIS systems.
• Prepare general correspondence and assist with engineering and corporate reports.
• Assist with the design and construction of capital projects, under the guidance of Project Engineer
• Responsible for the selection of consulting engineers and other related professionals; responsible for the supervision and evaluation of the professionals’ work and their reporting requirements.
• Participate in the development of the City’s infrastructure annual capital budget.
• Receive, document, and investigate complaints of by-law violations relating to the grading of land and enforce the same.

What You Can Count On With Us

We’re proud to offer a workplace where your well-being, growth, and sense of purpose come first. As the Development Engineering Coordinator, you’ll enjoy:

• A competitive salary that reflects your expertise
• A matching pension plan to help you build long-term financial security
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, plus life insurance for peace of mind
• Generous paid vacation and holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave days when you need more time off
• Access to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall health
• Leadership development and tuition reimbursement programs, so you can continue to grow your skills and career
• A culture of recognition and appreciation, with staff events and programs that celebrate your contributions
• The opportunity to lead a dedicated and talented team, who are highly respected within the Corporation

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Here’s what will help you succeed as the Development Engineering Coordinator:

• Diploma in civil engineering technologist; and
• OACETT certification in good standing; and
• Five years’ civil engineering experience related to the major responsibilities of this position; and
• Knowledge of civil engineering infrastructure design standards, principles and construction practices, development agreements, lot grading, surveying, relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines, and environmental assessments
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret applicable municipal by-laws, provincial legislation and related regulations; specifically, the Ontario Building Code Act and its regulations, and other construction codes and standards

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Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join us at the City of Thunder Bay, where you’ll support a dedicated team, and make a lasting difference every day.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Your Privacy

The City of Thunder Bay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We are committed to a recruitment process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free.

If you need an accommodation during any part of the recruitment process, let us know — we will work with you to meet your needs.

For privacy and fairness, please do not include photos, ID cards, driver’s licences, or police record checks with your application. These documents will only be requested if you’re successful.

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

**ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:**It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

**ACCOMMODATION:**Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

**PRIVACY:**Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866