Planning and Design Coordinator (Technologist II)

17250 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary)

ABOUT US

Local government is organized in a two-tier structure, and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.

Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.

Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Project Manager, is responsible for coordinating and assisting with the statutory processes, planning, preliminary design, specialist investigations and impact assessments involved in Environmental Assessments; also responsible for assisting with the design and preparation of contract drawings, tender documents, specifications and estimates for road construction projects, and assisting with the tendering, award, and management of projects during construction.

• Reviews transportation studies for capital projects and provides comments, background information, data, and analysis.
• Assists in leading environmental assessment studies including preparation of the needs and justification, public consultation, transportation analysis, assessment of alternatives, compliance monitoring, and preparation and review of documentation as required.
• Assists with designing and preparing drawings and contract documents such as tenders, estimates and analyses data to determine design requirements.
• Carries out site inspections to ensure accuracy of base plans and for special detail design situations.
• Calculates or checks quantities and cost estimates for road construction projects and for development projects affecting Regional roads.
• Coordinates activities of several ongoing projects under the direction of management.
• Liaises with consultants, contractors, public, Regional staff, outside agencies and other stakeholders regarding the planning and delivery of capital projects.
• Assists in leading Environmental Assessment consultation activities, including maintaining large contact databases, delivery of statutory notices, planning stakeholder meetings/events and public information centres.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns, as appropriate.
• Ensures that services provided meet Regional customer service standards.
• Participates on committees, work groups, task forces and special projects, as assigned.
• Manages information in accordance with legislation and corporate standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

• Successful completion of a three (3) year Community College Diploma Program in Civil Engineering Technology or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in planning, designing, drafting, and constructing of urban roadways/streets. Experience in the areas of active transportation, transit, storm/infrastructure, and utilities.
• Experience with undertaking stakeholder and public consultation activities and study documentation, as required by the Environmental Assessment Act.
• Proven experience in dealing with budgets and schedules and dealing with technical and financial data, to find positive solutions to complex issues and challenges.
• Knowledge of fundamental aspects of road design, surveying, and survey applications.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation and standards including Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Provincial Standards and Ontario Traffic Manual.
• Knowledge of transportation planning, traffic engineering and road design and construction fundamentals, as well as guidelines and standards, such as Transportation Association of Canada Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads, Ministry of Transportation Geometric Design Standards for Ontario Highways Manual and Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.
• Demonstrated ability in the Region’s core competencies.

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Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

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