Compensation includes an annual salary of $79,456-$95,731 and comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

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1 We re recruiting energetic people who share our values of teamwork, respect, honesty and commitment. You ll be joining a team of dedicated, professional and committed co-workers, willing to go the extra mile. Our mission is to lead and serve Fort Erie by pursuing opportunities, leveraging partnerships and managing our resources to achieve growth. The bar is set high, but we will help you reach it! As Project Manager, you will lead and manage the planning, design and implementation of municipal infrastructure projects through an assigned team of technicians/technologists, consultants and support staff. Among other things, this includes preparing/directing the preparation of plans, designs, specifications, schedules, cost estimates and tender call documents for municipal infrastructure projects and managing project implementation and contract administration. The full job description is attached. With a university degree and a professional engineering designation or a 3 year college diploma with a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation, you have applied technical knowledge of municipal infrastructure planning, design, construction methodology, tendering and contract management. You are a critical thinker and effective communicator, adept at problem-solving and building and maintaining collaborative working relationships. Compensation includes an annual salary of $79,456-$95,731 and comprehensive health and wellness benefits. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow and promote positive change in a friendly, safe environment, we d love to hear from you! Fort Erie a welcoming, prosperous connected community of choice The deadline for receiving application is 12:00 Noon on Friday, March 16, Click here to apply We will contact candidates selected for an interview. The evaluation process may include a practical assessment, background and criminal record check. Personal information is collected under the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine employment suitability. The Town of Fort Erie is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available to candidates upon request.

2 Page 1 of 4 Department: Division: Reports to: Infrastructure Services Engineering Division Manager, Engineering Division Position Objective To lead and manage the planning, design and implementation of municipal infrastructure projects. Duties & Responsibilities 1. To plan, lead and direct the efficient, effective and timely development and implementation of municipal infrastructure projects through an assigned team of technicians/technologists, consultants and support staff within approved budgets and schedules. 2. Prepare or direct the preparation of plans, designs, specifications, schedules, cost estimates and tender call documents for municipal infrastructure projects using computer-aided drafting techniques, electronic field survey data, electronic data bases and spread sheets, and word processing. 3. Manage municipal infrastructure project implementation and contract administration including tendering, scheduling, quality control, financial management, public safety, requests for approval and work acceptance. 4. Manage consultant contracts, including project planning, calls for proposals, technical direction, scheduling, financial management, work acceptance and evaluation of performance. 5. Provide municipal engineering support and consulting to internal and external customers; support/adhere to the Drinking Water Quality Management System. 6. Review feasibility, preliminary design, final design, specifications and cost estimates for development proposals and municipal consents and facilitate the issuance of necessary permits. 7. Co-ordinate in-house infrastructure evaluation and improvement projects, video inspections, rehabilitation contracts and local improvement initiatives. 8. Co-ordinate engineering, survey, research, registrations and administration support to easements establishment. 9. Receive and investigate enquiries, complaints and claims and prepare response. 10. Assign and monitor work of assigned staff and evaluate their performance. 11. Ensure staff use or wear protective devices and work in manner consistent with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and The Corporation s Health and Safety Policy. 12. Ensure that environmental protection is provided within all assigned projects. 13. Coordinate the implementation of infrastructure projects with Roads & Fleet, Water & Wastewater and Parks & Facilities Divisions and all Municipal Departments as appropriate. 14. Provide input to short and long term planning and budget preparation, including the implementation, revision and update to infrastructure master plans.

3 Page 2 of Provide municipal engineering advice and support to Infrastructure Services and other Municipal Department staff. 16. Assist in the development and maintenance of infrastructure databases and coordinate technical data information gathering and infrastructure inspections and evaluations including the review and update of G.I.S. and asset management files and record drawings. 17. Provide advice and support on environmental issues including contaminated site management, contamination mitigation activities and manage environmental site assessments. 18. Prepare administrative reports for presentation to Senior Municipal Officials and Council in a timely manner; recommend new/amended by-laws and/or policies. 19. Manage assigned municipal infrastructure studies and tasks including investigations regarding water quality, unaccounted-for-water, extraneous flow reduction and pollution prevention. 20. Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers, other levels of government and regulatory authorities. 21. Represent the Corporation on various internal and external committees, public meetings, working groups and at assigned liaison activities, including liaison with regulatory authorities. 22. Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements including computer system and applications development. Education & Experience University Degree in Engineering Licensed as a P. Eng. by Professional Engineers of Ontario and a member in good standing Five (5) years experience in a municipal setting Consideration may be given to graduate of three (3) year Community College program in Civil Engineering with a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation and ten (10) years experience in a municipal setting. Valid drivers license with driving record acceptable to The Corporation Knowledge Applied, technical knowledge of municipal infrastructure planning, engineering design and construction methodology, practices and techniques Applied, technical knowledge of accepted engineering practices, procedures and protocol Applied, technical knowledge of municipal construction contract tendering and contract supervision methods and procedures. Applied, technical knowledge of project management processes, risk management, financial management and asset management Applied, technical knowledge of engineering and project management software applications Technical knowledge of survey techniques

4 Page 3 of 4 Technical knowledge of the planning, design, operation and maintenance of municipal infrastructure Technical knowledge of development procedures and processes Applied knowledge of environmental management and pollution prevention regulations, practices and procedures Applied, technical knowledge of computer-aided drafting techniques General knowledge of the Municipal Act, Drainage Act, Public Utilities Act, Highway Traffic Act, Water Resources Act, Cemeteries Act, Navigable Waters Act, Occupiers Liability Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act and other applicable legislation, regulations, procedures and standards (e.g. drainage, conservation authorities, fisheries, traffic control) General knowledge of customer service General knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures General knowledge of office procedures and protocol Skills & Ability Ability to; o analyze data and formulate conclusions and recommendations o build and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, consultants, developers, contractors, agencies and stakeholders in an environment of team-work and knowledge sharing o design municipal infrastructure to exacting standards o interpret and effectively communicate complicated concepts and practices o interpret and explain municipal by-laws, policies and procedures o prepare engineering and administrative reports o prepare engineering drawings to exacting standards Team leadership skills Time management, project management and contract management skills Interpersonal skills Communication skills Problem-solving skills Critical thinking skills Supervision Supervise technical staff on specific project-related tasks. Supervise consultants on a project-by-project basis. Work Demands Work is performed to large extent under minimal supervision after assignment; work is judged primarily on overall results Incumbent is expected to follow established procedures for project development and management Steady and sustained periods of high concentration and mental alertness Work is often subject to tight deadlines and irregular schedules

5 Page 4 of 4 Sitting at desk; operating computer may result in hand, back and eye strain Work involves dealing with public, contractors, consultants and staff and continuous matters requiring sound interpersonal relationship and customer service skills Frequently exposed to dirt, dust, noise, fumes, sun and adverse weather Occasional contact with municipal politicians Occasional use of hand tools and field equipment Occasional exposure to construction, traffic and heavy equipment hazards Design errors may result in delays, lost productivity, cost overruns and poor public relations Position History The position of Senior Design Engineer as a Management position was created by Resolution of Council on June 21, The job title was changed and the job description was amended in April 2007 prior to a competition. The job description was amended in September 2013 to include asset management responsibilities. It was updated in November 2013 and again in October The job title was changed from Senior Project Manager in May This Job Description was reviewed in July 2017 for AODA compliance and organizational changes and reporting. Chief Administrative Officer Date