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Development Engineering Supervisor

engineering building & property
Location: City of Grande Prairie, AB
Website: http://www.cityofgp.com
Type: full-time
Posted On: Jun 23, 2025
Closing Date: Jul 13, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
 
Development Engineering Supervisor
Engineering Services
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Job Summary:
The Engineering Services department is offering an excellent career opportunity to apply your engineering expertise in the municipal infrastructure field. The Development Engineering Supervisor will have the challenge of supporting a group of staff applying best practices in infrastructure design and construction to support growth of a sustainable community. This position leads, acts as a liaison, negotiates and provides professional technical advice when it comes to the review, approval, and oversight of new development.
 
Responsibilities Include:
  • Supervise staff, including recruitment, selection and hiring, scheduling, assigning work, determining training and development needs, coaching and mentoring and managing performance
  • Undertaking and coordinating the review and approval of engineering designs and reports for new development, as well as providing technical expertise and support to the City
  • Act as liaison between the City and its partners (Development Community, Engineering consultants, Shallow Utilities Groups, Government Agencies, and other external agencies) for new development
  • Negotiate and recommend City policies and standard guidelines for design and construction
  • Negotiate servicing agreements with landowners/developers and then administer the terms and conditions
  • Create an environment for the effective and efficient performance, with a focus on customer service
 
Qualifications:
  • Eight years of experience in the municipal engineering field
  • Post-secondary education in a professional discipline pertinent to the job function, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Professional Engineering (P. Eng) through APEGA or alternatively a Professional Technologist (P. Tech) through ASET
  • Experience applying and interpreting related legislation and technical documents, including the TAC Geometric Design Guide
  • Demonstrated knowledge in statistical and other analysis relating to transportation matters
  • Proficient in the use of computers in a Windows operating system
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, at all levels of the organization, including the political level, preparing reports, presentations, etc.
  • Ability to be an active representative of the City at meetings with elected officials, the public, ratepayers and business associations, special interest groups, stakeholders, etc.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads
  • Demonstrated supervision, management and leadership experience and experience in planning and directing the work of subordinates
  • Demonstrated ability to handle day-to-day personnel and labour relations issues
  • A valid Province of Alberta driver’s license and daily access to a reliable vehicle
 
Grande Prairie, located 456 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, is the metropolitan service centre for one of Canada's most promising regions. Our city has a population of just over 68,000. The Grande Prairie region has an abundance of both renewable and non-renewable resources ranging from agriculture and forestry, to oil and natural gas. It is the regional centre for shopping, hospitality, recreation, culture, health care and education serving over 250,000 people.
 
To apply, please submit resume along with proof of qualifications in confidence by using the following link to the City of Grande Prairie’s job posting website http://jobs.cityofgp.com/js/. For further information, see our website www.cityofgp.com.
 
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; only those short-listed for interviews will be contacted after the closing date.