Project Manager, Development Engineering (PFT) (NU 9.26)

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Norfolk County is where big vision meets unlimited potential.

As one of Ontario’s largest single-tier municipalities and home to over 70,000 people, Norfolk is bold, diverse, and proudly local - a municipality that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and connection. Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to grow your skills, expand your ideas, and shape your career.

Big vision. Real opportunities. Unlimited potential. That’s Norfolk.

As the Project Manager, Development Engineering, you will lead and oversee the engineering review of development applications, guiding projects from pre‑consultation to final approval. You’ll coordinate technical input, mentor technologists, and present clear recommendations that support well‑planned growth and high‑quality municipal infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Project Manager – Development Engineering will:

• Oversee the review completed by County Development Technologists or third party consultant reviewers retained by the County, for development applications; in particular the review of Functional Servicing Reports, for storm water, water, wastewater, roadways, land/lot grading, pedestrian/cycling facilities, ) and supporting compliance studies (such as acoustic reports, for accuracy with respect to County design requirements and assist in working with development clients in achieving compliance with established requirements and standards.
• Review of development supporting documentation and material including engineering reports, design notes, draft and final development agreements (Site Plan and Subdivision), easements and legal schedules.
• In consultation with other County Divisions and Departments identify development requirements necessary to support development proposals as identified through the Planning Act process. Guiding developments through coordinated approval processes (Planning Act and Municipal Class Environmental Assessment) may be required if/where external works to the development demand such efficiencies.
• Prepare reports to Council to seek approval to proceed with actions needed by the County to fulfil their mandate.
• Participate in related work assignments, such as updates and revisions to the Official Plan, Growth Studies, Community Master and Area Servicing Plans, review and update of the County Design Criteria, review and update of internal review processes and operations, and asset management inventory/cost schedules as it relates to assumed infrastructure.
• Provide technical support and advice to other divisions as required
• Assist in development of budget projections for the Division.
• Responsible for assigned staff supervision, mentoring and review.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

• Undergraduate or community college degree or community college diploma in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum five years’ experience beyond university or community college graduation in an engineering department with a municipality or multi discipline consulting, working predominantly with municipalities.
• Licensed under the Ontario Professional Engineers Act (or, enrolment in the Professional Engineers of Ontario Engineering Intern Program; or, Certified Engineering Technologist [C.E.T.]

Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of Ontario legislation related to various practice areas of municipalities, such as the Municipal Act, Safe Drinking Water Act and Planning Act.
• Valid Ontario G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle including the ability to provide a drivers abstract when requested during the recruitment process.
• Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office) and department specific software to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents
• Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Benefits

Posting #: 9.26

Position: Project Manager, Development Engineering

Position Code: 8ENEES

Status: Permanent Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employee Group: Non-Union

Wage band: $92,440 - $120,173 per annum

Hours Worked per Week: 35 hours

Division: Public Works

Department: Engineering and Asset Management

Reports to: Director, Engineering and Asset Management

Location: Simcoe, Ontario (with remote work; based on operational requirements)

Posting Period: March 11, 2026 to March 26, 2026

How to Apply:

• Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
• If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file.
• Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

The Corporation of Norfolk County does not use Artificial Intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing, or the selection of candidates.

Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.