MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING SPECIALIST

Job Status: Full -time Permanent

Division: Engineering & Operations

Department: Design & infrastructure

Union: CUPE 3690 [https://www.sarnia.ca/app/uploads/2025/02/CA-L3690-Sarnia-Expiring-2026-signed.pdf]

Salary: $65,902.20 - $101,374.00

Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: Open until vacancy is filled

ABOUT THE CITY OF SARNIA

Located at the mouth of the St. Clair River on the shores of Lake Huron, the community of Sarnia is known for its breathtaking waterfront, pristine beaches and beautiful parks system. Situated on the American border, just a short drive from London, Ontario, the community boasts a host of recreational opportunities, state-of-the-art healthcare, a vibrant cultural scene, and excellent education paired with a high standard of living and mild climate.

Ranked one of the most affordable medium-sized cities in Ontario, Sarnia, with its 72,000 residents, is home to over 1,000 acres of parkland and 40 km of trails in addition to 4 golf courses, 16 art galleries, 6 museums, and 3 theatres across the County.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Manager of Design and Infrastructure, this position is responsible for implementing and leading special projects including bridges and culverts; CIP lining; flood mitigation; Inflow & Infiltration programs; the Municipal Infrastructural Asset Management program for core assets; capital planning as well as Sewer Water Modelling.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering 
• Minimum of four (4) years of related work experience.

THE CANDIDATE THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal engineering
• Strong ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships other departments to gather and share information
• Experienced in contract administration of Municipal projects
• Skilled in design, drawings and specifications along with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and GIS software
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Knowledge in hydraulic and hydrologic modelling

WHY WORK WITH US 

It’s an opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your organizational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism will be highly valued.

The City offers competitive salaries alongside extended health, dental and travel benefits, life insurance coverage, access to our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP), and enrollment in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan.

We are an organization focused on the health and well-being of our employees, including a priority on work-life balance delivered through a unique earned-day-off package in addition to vacation time offerings.

We are an inclusive and equitable Corporation that encourages applications from qualified individuals of all genders, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Information received relating to accommodation and diversity will be addressed confidentially.

Personal information is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with The Corporation of the City of Sarnia. Questions about this collection should be directed to the City Clerk, 255 Christina St. N., Sarnia, ON N7T 7N2, 519-332-0330 ext. 3366.

Please note this recruitment is for a current vacancy.