Careers

MUNICIPAL SERVICES DESIGN TECHNOLOGIST

Established in 1973 and incorporated in 1974, D.G. Biddle & Associates Limited provides Consulting Engineering services in Southern Ontario, mainly in the Durham Region and surrounding area. The company has a staff of approximately 45, including Professional Engineers, Planners, Technicians, Administrative and Field Personnel providing Civil, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services to both private and public clients.

Role Summary:

We currently have an immediate opening for a Municipal Services Design Technologist/Technician for a career in subdivision and municipal servicing projects. More specifically, the duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Undertake civil engineering design and review for a wide range of projects including land development, municipal infrastructure, and water resources management.
• Produce conceptual design, detailed design, related drawings and technical specifications for new road and road reconstruction projects, including related infrastructure.
• Prepare municipal engineering designs, including storm and sanitary sewer design and hydraulics, hydraulic grade-line analysis, stormwater management, and lot grading.
• Produce road design including horizontal and vertical profiles, and detailed grading and drainage designs.
• Ensure technical work and design calculations are of a high company standard.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary design team in delivering positive client performance.

Qualifications:

• Completed a Civil Engineering Technology Diploma

Attributes:

• Be familiar with local, provincial, and federal government approval and regulatory requirements.
• Have the ability to multi-task and to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, including AutoCAD and Civil3D
• Have the ability to work independently.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with team members, senior management, municipal approval staff and clients.

D.G. Biddle & Associates Limited offers competitive wages based on experience and qualifications, employee benefits and potential opportunity for advancement. If interested, please forward your resume in confidence by letter, or email to:

D.G. Biddle & Associates Limited
96 King Street East
Oshawa, Ontario
Canada, L1H 1B6
Email: info@dgbiddle.com

INTERMEDIATE PLANNER

The Intermediate Planner position will participate in and manage multi-disciplinary projects in urban and regional planning, growth management, and land development. Business development, including proposal preparation and client development, as well as mentoring and directing staff on projects, will be key responsibilities in this position. We are looking for leaders who can advance their own career and the depth of professional planning services we provide. Understanding of the Planning Act, and evolving trends in provincial policy, growth management, urban design/built form, natural heritage preservation, and resource management are required.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Planning and Urban Design

• Perform advanced professional work related to a variety of planning assignments.
• Prepare planning documents such as Planning Justification Reports and both Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments.
• Manage complex municipal development applications.
• Review and process official plan amendments, rezoning, plans of subdivision and site plans.
• Act as a liaison between clients and approval authorities.

Project Management

• Develop project budgets, lead proposals and verify contract expenditures.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure completed work meets client expectations, jurisdiction standards and business unit standards.
• Communicate internally regarding project status.
• Lead and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team of subconsultants to meet clients’ timelines.

Business Development

• Create and sustain a strong network in the business community.
• Identify potential markets and trends.
• Understand and provide solutions to your clients’ needs.
• Participate in the preparation of proposals and other related business development activities.

Supervision

• Ensure smooth workflow by delegating work to people with the proper skills and abilities.
• Liaise with the team to ensure completed work meets or exceeds client expectations and department standards.
• Ensure that all work put out is of a high quality to company standards.
• Actively participate in a team environment; sharing your technical knowledge and learning from others.

Qualifications:

• A degree in planning or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience, preferably in a consulting environment or in a project management role in a public setting.
• Eligibility as a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners – MCIP, RPP designations.
• Strong project management, report writing, and personal time management capabilities.
• To succeed in this position you must be a highly motivated, flexible, enthusiastic, team player committed to providing high quality service to our clients. You must also be willing to engage with your project teams, and be prepared to mentor and guide other staff.

D.G. Biddle & Associates Limited offers competitive wages based on experience and qualifications, employee benefits and potential opportunity for advancement. If interested, please forward your resume in confidence by letter, or email to:

D.G. Biddle & Associates Limited
96 King Street East
Oshawa, Ontario
Canada, L1H 1B6
Email: info@dgbiddle.com