Development Review Engineer

Position: Development Review Engineer

Competition number: 2026-78

Location: Public Works – Engineering Services

Employment Status: Permanent Full-time

Reporting to: Supervisor of Development Engineering

Union affiliation: Non-Union

Wage range: $58.31–$72.88/hr ($106,124.20-$132,641.60/Annually)

Hours of work 35/week

Vacancy Reason: Upcoming Vacancy

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Employee and Family Assistance Plan available
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan effective immediately
• OMERS defined benefit pension plan effective immediately
• Competitive Vacation and Sick Leave policies
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities

POSITION SUMMARY

Supports the County’s development initiatives by representing the engineering department and providing technical oversight.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering or related discipline. Professional Engineering Designation, registered with the Professional Engineers of Ontario.
• Demonstrated engineering experience in both a rural and urban development environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to demonstrate the required competencies for this position in alignment with Oxford County’s competency framework.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with key stakeholders such as internal staff, external agencies, public, consultants, developers, builders and contractors to deliver programs and services.
• Knowledge of relevant trends, best practices and legislation and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team.
• Understanding of role specific health and safety responsibilities, and ensured compliance with internal and external safety policies, procedures, and legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Valid Ontario drivers’ license required.
• Ability to demonstrate the required core competencies for this position in alignment with Oxford County’s competency framework

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Review and provide technical comments on all development applications including but not limited to site plans and subdivisions, with respect to transportation, site servicing, grading and stormwater management.
• Receive, investigate and respond to various development inquiries including municipal infrastructure, site servicing, grading, storm water, letters of compliance for site servicing, easements, right of ways, and outstanding work orders.
• Provide design expertise and technical guidance to other County divisions and departments regarding Design and Construction Standards, specifications, policies, etc.
• Review, complete and submit various applications and forms such as Form 1 – Record of Watermain submissions and Environmental Compliance Approval applications for new sanitary and storm sewers.
• Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of system capacities.  Administers the collection and release of security through letters and memos.
• Receive and attempt to resolve service related complaints, concerns and questions in a timely and responsive manner. Refers and escalates to the appropriate individual as necessary.
• Liaises with developers, consultants, members of council, Area Municipalities, and internal and external stakeholders as necessary.
• Prepares divisional policies and procedures, Council reports, internal and external reports, and any other related correspondence as required. Evaluates and provides recommendations on such documents, contributing to Continuous Improvement.
• Support the organization’s programs and services by promoting the County’s Strategic Plan, Future Oxford Community Sustainability Plan, best practices, internal policies, and applicable legislation, to meet service excellence standards and uphold Oxford’s vision, mission and values.
• Ensure new growth and development is consistent with the corporate goals and objectives of the municipality, ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of all engineering related services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSTING DATE: Thursday, June 11, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Thursday, July 2, 2026, by 4pm

Interested persons may submit their cover letter & resumes for posted positions in a Word or PDF format by email to ***email_hidden***. Please note that we only accept electronic resumes in response to a posted competition. Please include the position title and competition number in the subject line of your email. Please note: we do not keep resumes on file.

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups.

Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested.

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