Senior Engineer(City of Regina)- Career opportunity in Canada

Job title:Senior Engineer
Division: Community Planning & Development
Department: Construction & Compliance
Salary Grade: 8 (CMM)
Salary: $40.53 – $50.65/Hour; $77,275 – $96,570/Annum; Plus an additional $3.00/Hour Market Supplement
Deadline: 9/9/2013
This job position belongs to the Engineering and Related Services occupation group. Please ensure you create or submit a resume associated with the Engineering and Related Services occupation skills matrix.

This position oversees engineering activities related to development of the City’s infrastructure. This position performs planning, program development, system analysis and project design and management of infrastructure improvement projects. This position reports to the Manager of Infrastructure Planning.

*Note: Term opportunity for up to 11 months.

Typical duties include:

•     Research, develop, recommend, coordinate and implement policies and procedures related to land development, infrastructure construction activities, and development approval processes to ensure efficient, effective and strategic business operations.
•     Lead and/or assist in human resources related activities including recruitment and selection, staff development and performance appraisals, employee relations and discipline.
•     Directly responsible for the management of staff within the Infrastructure Planning Branch.
•     Monitor and manage budgets for the Infrastructure Planning Branch.
•     Negotiate with developers a number of standard and non-standard Development Agreements to ensure that City concerns are secured.
•     Interpret and analyze complex data, information, processes, programs and problems and develop best practices options, solutions, improvements and recommendations which have significant benefit for and impact to levels of service provided to the work units and customers.
•     Establish, review, interpret and enforce policies as they relate to the Community Planning and Development Division’s requirements for land development.
•     Serve as a point of contact between internal departments, committees of council, developers, consultants, engineers and government officials on development related inquiries involving City infrastructure or infrastructure servicing policies.
•     Perform related work as required.
•     Liaise, confer, negotiate or collaborate with internal and external working groups and committees related to major development projects and the development industry in Regina ensuring that the development industry adheres to all technical requirements of the City.
•     Prepare and deliver presentations to various groups within the corporation and to outside agencies pertaining to development related matters.
•     Conduct planning for the medium and long term improvements and growth of the City’s infrastructure systems.
•     Manage and review the work of engineering consultants for studies, planning reports and capital projects.
•     Assist in or directs technical employees on the preparation of design plans, specifications and cost estimates of various engineering projects including contract management and administration.
•     Provide technical and business solutions to municipal engineering problems.
•     Prepare and present complex reports, contract documents, terms of reference, requests for proposals, policies and procedures, correspondence and briefs, and reports to Committees and Council.
•     Initiate new and coordinate existing departmental policies, manuals and guidelines related to the construction and development standards as established by the City of Regina.
•     Research and analyse of emerging trends, policies and best practices from other jurisdictions and implement opportunities to benefit the department and the corporation.

Candidates will be screened on the following criteria:
To be considered for this position you must clearly identify your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities and where you obtained them in your application/resume. ***

•     The knowledge, skills and abilities are obtained through a University Engineering degree such as Civil, Mechanical or Systems Engineering with a minimum of five (5) years professional engineering experience in a related field of municipal infrastructure.
•     Registered or eligible for registration as a professional engineer in the Province of Saskatchewan.
•     Proven policy development experience in an engineering, public works or Land Development environment is preferred.
•     Knowledge of the current practices, materials, equipment and utilization of personnel in construction municipal infrastructure.
•     Ability to carry out standard engineering computations, to prepare engineering cost estimates and to compile engineering data and statistics.
•     Advanced knowledge of engineering and public works principles and practices with strong emphasis on municipal service delivery and land development principles.
•     Knowledge of the principles of organization, supervision and administration and the ability to effectively apply these principles.
•     Knowledge of Windows-based software, specifically Microsoft Office, and database applications.
•     Ability to plan, coordinate and direct the work of technical staff.
•     Demonstrated skill in project management, conducting presentations, communicating and selling ideas and in leading group discussion.
•     Ability to express ideas effectively, in oral and written form with particular emphasis being placed on the ability to prepare comprehensive reports for presentation to management and City Council and to communicate orally to large group audiences.
•     Ability to analyze data and issues, document findings, research and recommend required changes and coordinate and implement policies and procedures.
•     Ability to promote and adhere to the principles of teamwork including: participation, shared responsibility, open communication, trust and mutual support.
•     Ability to consult and work with all levels of staff within the Corporation and with external contacts on development activities.
•     Ability to work independently and develop initiatives and programs in response to the needs of the Branch as well as corporate policies and goals.
•     Skill in demonstrating a professional approach including being goals and results orientated and a leader who displays initiative, integrity and enthusiasm.

Working/Other Conditions:
    Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and have a vehicle available for work usage. (A kilometre reimbursement is provided).
    Must be committed to Corporate values and initiatives.
    Must be motivated to strive for personal growth, self- awareness and excellence.

Note: Testing may be done to evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities.

The City of Regina values diversity in our workforce and encourages applications from all qualified Employment Equity candidates.

We will contact applicants we wish to consider within six weeks of the competition closing date. All applicants are thanked for their interest.

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