Coordinator, Utility Generalists

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As the Coordinator, Utility Generalists you will lead a team of engineers and technologists who form part of the Development Applications Review Team (DART) and will review development applications from an engineering perspective. In this position, you will guide this strong team towards innovative engineering solutions to complex city-building problems. Primary duties include:

• Lead the technical review of development applications to ensure infrastructure is safe and sustainable.
• Manage the team's performance results and resource needs.
• Oversee projects and initiatives that improve our workflow, delegated authority and processes.
• Advocate for the needs of your team as a member of the leadership structure.
• Participate in changes to technical specifications and report standards to ensure current best practices in the field of municipal engineering are being followed.
• Coordinate issue escalations from citizens, Councilors, or other City business units.
• Represent engineering decisions at Calgary Planning Commission and Council.
• Act as the APEGA Responsible Member for the Utility Generalist team.
• Mentor and coach staff as it relates to the City's role in the land development process.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering with at least 10 years of relevant professional engineering experience working in the public or private sector obtained after receiving your P. Eng. Designation and a current licensure as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) complete with practicing status OR licensure and practicing status by the first day of work Click here for more details.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
• You can effectively manage resources to achieve results aligned with business goals and develop strategic direction and solutions to address current and future challenges.
• Success in this role will be dependent on the following competencies: strong engagement/management skills, strong communication skills, collaboration, problem solving, strategic thinking and negotiation skills.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle: This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.