Job Description

City of Stratford

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Project Engineer

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(External Posting

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Job Posting#: 2025-10-C

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Status: Permanent Full-time

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Union/Non-union: Non-union

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Date Posted: October 16, 2025

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Annual Salary: $92,820.00 - $108,581.20

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Closing Deadline: November 14, 2025 at 4:30pm

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Department/Division: Infrastructure Services - Engineering

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Location: On-Site (Stratford, ON)

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Duties:

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Reporting to the Manager of Engineering, the Project Engineer is involved in all aspects of the review of materials in support of development applications, including commenting on Site Plan, Subdivision, Official Plan Amendments (OPA's), Zoning By-law Amendments (ZBA's), Draft Plan of Subdivisions, Draft Plan Conditions, and Committee of Adjustment applications. The position also acts as Project Manager for civic infrastructure, corporate development improvement, and maintenance projects.

Work Performed:

Facilitates and attends pre-consultations meetings with developers and consultants on development applications Reviews, examines and provides comments on drawings, plans, reports, and specifications regarding development and planning applications to ensure compliance to applicable guidelines, By-laws, practices, procedures, standards, and regulations Review and approve Environmental Compliance Approval applications for storm sewers, sanitary sewers and stormwater management infrastructure Responsible for project management, from planning through to design and construction of City capital and corporate development projects, on time and on schedule Manage Municipal Class Environmental Assessments for transportation, road and municipal infrastructure renewal projects Liaise and work with staff, senior management, internal stakeholders, external agencies, developers, consultants and the public Provides management direction to employees by planning, assigning and supervising work as well as providing guidance and advice Prepare detail costing for engineering, capital and corporate projects to be integrated into departmental budgets and capital forecasting Comply with all workplace Health & Safety Policies and Procedures including but not limited to: attend and participate in all H&S training and education activities; identify and report all H&S risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, and damage and ensure all activities are carried out in a safe manner including the proper use of all assigned personal protective equipment Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

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Undergraduate University Degree in Civil Engineering P. Eng Designation Minimum 3 years directly related professional experience

Specialized Skills, Abilities, Training, License, Memberships, or Certifications

Project Management training or Certificate an asset Municipal Infrastructure Design and Contract Administration Municipal, Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Environment and Engineering Association guidelines/regulation Understanding of Asset Management and Public Sector Accounting Board reporting

Applications will be received until November 14, 2025 at 4:30 pm.

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The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply.

Accommodations

are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Applicants should make their needs known in advance.



While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



Personal information collected in response to this advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Stratford. Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department at 519-271-0250 x 5336.

Human Resources Department

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City Hall, P.O. Box 818



Stratford, ON N5A 6W1