Community Development Engineer

Why work for the Town of Canmore?
For starters, you can take great pride in our collaborative organization, its positive work culture, and our amazing group of talented people. Our staff genuinely care about our community and accomplish outstanding work each day for its citizens. As a municipal government organization, the Town of Canmore exists to serve the community and visitors to Canmore. The organization is committed to supporting a triple bottom line sustainable future for all by promoting wellness and active living, being leaders in environmental stewardship, and ensuring the effective and efficient use of taxpayer dollars.Position Overview:
The Community Development Engineer is responsible for supporting the Town of Canmore’s Engineering Department by contributing to community development projects. This role ensures the planning, design, and implementation of infrastructure for development projects are safe, sustainable, and aligned with municipal standards, policies, and guiding documents. The position requires collaboration across Town departments, engagement with the public, coordination with external stakeholders, and management of consultants and contractors. The Community Development Engineer plays a key role in reviewing development applications and providing technical expertise to maintain and enhance the Town’s infrastructure while promoting innovation, safety, and adherence to core values.Core Accountabilities:
Infrastructure Planning & Design Review
Review development applications to ensure infrastructure designs meet municipal standards, policies, and engineering best practicesCollaborate with internal departments and external consultants to align project proposals with Town guiding documentsProvide technical expertise on civil infrastructure systems including transportation, water, sanitary, and stormwater facilitiesAssess sustainability and safety considerations in development proposalsProject Coordination & Implementation
Liaise with developers, consultants and contractors to ensure timely and compliant delivery of community development projectsCoordinate across Town departments to align engineering solutions with municipal priorities and timelinesMonitor project progress against specifications and address technical issues or deviations promptlyMaintain clear communication with all parties on project status and deliverablesPublic Engagement & Stakeholder Collaboration
Support public consultation processes by presenting technical information clearly and responding to community concernsBuild collaborative relationships with interest holders, developers, and adjacent municipalitiesCommunicate engineering decisions and rationale to non-technical audiences in accessible languageRepresent the Engineering Department on development application files in Council meetings, Canmore Planning Commission and Subdivision Development and Appeal Board hearingsCompliance & Documentation
Ensure all development projects comply with the Municipal Government Act, Town bylaws, and applicable engineering standardsPrepare comprehensive technical reports, drawings, and recommendations using AutoCAD, GIS, and standard software toolsMaintain accurate project records and documentation for regulatory and historical referenceInnovation & Professional Development
Identify opportunities to advance municipal infrastructure using emerging engineering practices and sustainable solutionsStay current with industry standards, municipal regulations, and professional engineering requirementsHealth and Safety
Fulfill worker responsibilities under the Town of Canmore Health & Safety DirectiveParticipate in the Town’s health and safety program, following all safety legislation, policies, and proceduresPerform work safely and protect the health and safety of self and othersRefrain from causing or participating in harassment or violenceReport incidents, injuries, and unsafe or harmful worksites, acts, or conditionsKey Competencies
Takes initiative to deliver timely, effective, and appropriate service that meets the needs of clients and interest holders. Anticipates needs, responds proactively, and follows through on commitments to ensure a high standard of service. Demonstrates a respectful, solution-oriented approach, building trust and positive relationshipsEstablishes objectives which are specific, clearly communicated, measurable, challenging but realistically achievable, and time targetedEffectively adapts to tight timelines, heavy workloads, and changes in daily priorities in order to accomplish key objectivesPerseveres despite obstacles, setbacks, or challenges, sustaining effort and commitment to seeing goals through to completion.Effectively leads, supports, and adapts to organizational change initiatives, demonstrating flexibility, resilience, and a continuous improvement mindset.Exercises discernment by choosing actions that are aligned with organizational purpose and values, considering impacts across the whole system, and making well-reasoned decisions in the absence of clear precedent or detailed guidanceDemonstrates integrity through consistent, competent performance, ethical decision-making, and clear, values-based communication that reflects what is best about the organization
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