Coordinator, Right Of Way Management - Contract/Job Rotation Up To 12 Months

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Type of VacancyExisting Vacancy
Hours of Work35 hours per week
Contract Up to 12 Months
DepartmentLocationThis position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of City Hall located at 426 Brant St., Burlington, ON. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective September 2027, this role will be required to be on site 50% of the time each month.
Position OverviewReporting to the Manager, Asset Planning, this position supervises municipal consent and right-of way permitting within the City of Burlington to maintain the integrity of the City's infrastructure and enhance coordination of activities within the right-of-way. Oversees the City locate services contract and liaises on behalf of the City with Ontario One Call and other governing organizations. Works with other divisions and departments to ensure activities within the right-of-way are reviewed, permitted, inspected, and recorded to protect the public and City infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Coordinates City-wide fibre buildout programs across multiple carriers including coordination of external utility construction activities and alignment of internal teams to support high permit volume.
Provide day-to-day supervision to the right-of-way coordination team, including assigning work, supporting, motivating, and training staff.
Oversee the engineering review, administration, and approval process for activities within the City right-of-way through the municipal consent, driveway widening and load exemption permitting process.
Liaise with internal and external departments and agencies, establishing and preparing permit conditions, and restoration requirements, including high priority corporate initiatives.
Review and approve permits including coordination of construction sequencing and phasing, and application of municipal access agreement conditions.
Oversee the City's locate requests and the City's locate service provider contractor. Provide daily support to the Contractor, establish contract terms and tender the contract. Review and verify deliverables, ensuring locate compliance, address complaints, and investigate damage claims.
Identifies and addresses risks related to utility conflicts and infrastructure strikes.
Investigate violations, enforce applicable by-laws, and issue notices of contravention. Investigate and respond to public inquiries and complaints.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve the permitting process for the public, user, and the City.
Responds to and resolves public inquiries and complaints related to fibre projects;
reassess priorities andmitigate impacts as required to address emerging issues.
Duties and responsibilities are inclusive, but not limited to the above.
RequirementsCollege Diploma in Engineering, or a related field. Must hold one of the following certifications: Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or Certified Technician (C.Tech) through the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT). A Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation through the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is considered an asset. Over four (4), up to seven (7) years of related experience managing infrastructure, utility, or telecommunications projects or permitting. Considerable experience in a leadership role, planning, supervising, and directing the work of other staff along with an advanced understanding of municipal infrastructure and construction. Experience working within a municipal engineering environment is considered a strong asset. This position may require occasional travel between sites and/or City facilities and must provide own transportation.
AccommodationsIn accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at Voir le numéro de téléphone sur ca.hrm.tc or email us at: Voir email sur ca.hrm.tc if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Note to ApplicantsWe thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
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