The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applications to join our team as a Senior Engineering Technician (Development).
When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day you are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. We work to our values of Accountability, Respect and Teamwork and we want you to Jump In with us!!
We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement. As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following: OMERS pension (defined benefit), employer paid benefits package including short and long term disability income replacement, education reimbursement and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.
Wage: $49.52 hourly (2026)
Reports To: Supervisor, Development Engineering
Department: Engineering and Corporate Assets
Location: Lindsay, ON
Hours: Normal Working Hours 40 hours per week
Other: General office environment. Some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes may be necessary in accordance with job requirements.
Job Description:
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Coordinate the review and approval of planning applications and development proposals within the City
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Coordinate, manage and review the preparation of master drainage plans, sub watershed studies
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Liaison with City’s Water/Wastewater Division with respect to sanitary and water system models
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Assist in the preparation and administration of capital, operating and project-related budgets including projections, estimates, cost-control, interim and final reporting
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Responsible for financial control of assigned projects, including documentation, account set-up and closure, purchase orders, change orders and some or all of local improvements, special grants, subsidies, donations, financing, interim and final reporting
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Analyze project and operational costs and activities, making recommendation for efficiencies and level of engineering services required to carry out the work
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Coordinate and oversee the work of external contractors and consulting services
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Perform or coordinate engineering inspection services which may include, but are not limited to: sampling, surveying, construction and traffic counts
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Assist with preparation of Request for Tender, Request for Proposal and Request for Quotation documentation
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Research and prepare engineering reports, technical memoranda and Council reports
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Perform technical reviews providing input, comment or recommendation on assessments, studies, plans/drawings, materials, proposals, agreements, asset management and reports
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Collaborate with staff in all departments to ensure continuity of service(s), providing progress or status reports and comment
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Identify, develop and recommend engineering and procedural improvements, reviewing, evaluating and implementing policies and best practices
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Maintain engineering records, documents and reports, including plans, maps and drawings
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Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and corporate policy/procedures
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Respond to public enquiries, recording and investigating each instance and recommending follow-up action
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Perform other related duties as assigned
Skills/Education Required:
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Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering or a related field
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Minimum five (5) years of related progressive experience in capital project management, road design, water/sewer infrastructure/treatment, construction, infrastructure, technical services and related operations
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Must have or be eligible for the OACETT designation (Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists); CET designation is preferred
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Experience in the specific area of specialty, development engineering is preferred
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Proficient in Total Station Surveys and layout
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Thorough knowledge of applicable policies, procedures and legislation related to civil engineering
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Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion
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Demonstrated customer-service and interpersonal skills at a level to develop and to maintain cooperative/collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization
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Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines, and the ability to deal with multiple demands
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Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
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Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to function positively in a diverse range of teamwork situations
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Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently
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Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
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Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by municipal policies and procedures
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Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
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Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence
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Upon conditional offer of employment, an acceptable criminal records check will be required
This posting is for an existing, currently open position within Engineering. Applications will be reviewed as received. Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.
The City of Kawartha Lakes is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
We are dedicated to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the recruitment and selection process.
