Development Inspector

This position will:

Assist with the review, design and recommendation for approval, City and developer initiated municipal servicing projects including roads, water main, sanitary and storm sewers, storm water management, lot grading, drainage systems, transportation engineering, street lighting and other projects in accordance with City approved policies, standards and accepted engineering practices.

Assist with the review, preparation and administration of subdivision, site plan and other development and/or engineering agreements.

Assist in responding to inquiries and resolve/refer, as appropriate, complaints from property owners, builders, consultants, staff and other departments, etc. with regard to the administration of subdivision and site plan agreements and other departmental related matters.

Assist in the review of site plan developments and subdivision plans, engineering drawings, draft plans, Committee of Adjustment applications, Zoning By-law and Official Plan amendments, etc. for City and developer initiated projects with respect to City and Provincial standards, existing and proposed municipal servicing, specifications, by-laws and accepted engineering practices and comments and make recommendations on same; Assist with the monitoring for progress compliance.

Assist in the preparation of transportation planning studies and/or coordinate of consultant preparation of studies as assigned.

Assist in the review and analysis of associated report data, etc.

Assist with the preparation of traffic operation studies and review and comment on transportation issues at all stages of proposed development.

Assist with the determination of the impact on road infrastructure, volume, capacity ratio, safety and recommendations for traffic control measures.

Assist in the development of designs for non-standard transportation and traffic engineering projects including regulatory and passive traffic control devices.

Assist in the design and coordination of the construction and maintenance of municipal service projects.

Assist on construction projects, including the preparation of reports and quantity calculations and contract administration.

Assist in conducting tests and correlation of data for quality control of materials used on projects.

Assist in the preparation of designs, cost estimates, working drawings, plans, contract documents.

Assist in the coordination of utilities, obtaining necessary government approvals, conduct construction site meetings and assist with the preparation of minutes, the preparation, advertisement and evaluation of tenders as required.

Assist in the preparation of reports on roads, sanitary and storm sewers, water mains, sidewalks, drainage systems, transportation work, etc. including capacity requirements, future requirements, cost estimates for upgrading, etc.

Assist office staff with various reports as required and perform various office duties as assigned.

Discuss inquiries and complaints with the public which pertain to the Department.

Liaise with various City and utility personnel and developers/contractors or their consultants for information and coordination.

Attend various committee and internal meetings as required.

Assist in the review of City specifications, standards and by-laws related to municipal engineering services and recommend revisions and/or alterations.

Utilize computers for the purpose of report preparation/presentation and data collection/analysis and design calculations and design of municipal projects.

Demonstrate a commitment to learning and overall professional development.

Follow all guidelines for employees and employers as legislated under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, other applicable legislation, best practices, City policies and procedures where applicable.