Development Approvals Technician

To be responsible for all aspects of Review/Analysis of Development Applications, on a Region-wide basis, from an Engineering perspective within a specified time period, in order to prepare recommendations and/or responses on behalf of the Corporation to the appropriate agency/authority, firm/private individual or other Planning and Development Services staff. This includes preparation for and participation in pre-consultation meetings with local municipalities, developers, and other staff.

Also, on behalf of the Ministry of the Environment, to be responsible for reviewing and assisting in the approval of engineering design submissions by consultants and municipalities on sanitary and storm sewers projects on a Region wide basis.

• Completion of a 3-year community college program, with a diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in the municipal field.
• Must be certified or eligible for certification as a Certified Engineering Technologist with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in municipal engineering projects. Working knowledge of planning and engineering regulations and guidelines for municipal development.

• Must possess knowledge of the Regional Water and Sewer System, Ministry of Environment (M.O.E.) guidelines for the design of municipal works, the Environmental Assessment Act, and Niagara Region policies.
• Must comply with O.A.C.E.T.T. Act & Code of Ethics.
• Must possess knowledge of computer applications such as IDARTS, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Niagara Atlas to perform job functions.
• Must possess strong technical report writing skills.
• Must possess knowledge of municipal sewer and water main design.
• Must be able to provide preliminary technical comments at pre-consultation meetings regarding potential developments.
• Must possess good communication, customer service and relationship management skills.

• Must maintain ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons.