Supervisor of Development Engineering

Georgina is a community of communities with each area having a unique and historical identity, all united and proud to collectively call Georgina home. Our location along the southern shore of Lake Simcoe serves as an inspiration for the arts community and provides year-round recreation that attracts visitors from all over the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. Our close neighbour and friend, the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, share their teachings, culture and stewardship of this land with us. Known for its lakeside living close to Toronto, Georgina is the perfect pairing of cottage country “feel” and urban convenience. With ample year-round recreation, a business environment that fills all service and product needs and “more for your dollar” housing, Georgina is a desired location to live, work and play.

The Supervisor of Development Engineering plays a critical leadership role in guiding the growth of our community through the delivery of high-quality infrastructure. This position manages the daily operations and staff of the Development Engineering Division, overseeing the review, approval, and inspection of subdivision, site plan, site alteration, and related development applications to ensure they align with Georgina’s goals for responsible growth, environmental integrity, and exceptional service.

The Supervisor provides technical expertise and professional leadership to ensure that development infrastructure is designed and constructed to meet the Town’s engineering standards and the needs of our growing community. This includes managing complex applications, preparing and executing development agreements, supporting the inspection and assumption of constructed works, and collaborating with developers, consultants, partner agencies, and residents. This role works closely across internal departments, external agencies, developers, consultants, and residents embracing a collaborative, customer-focused, and modernization-driven work environment.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and be licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing. A minimum of five (5) years of progressive municipal development engineering experience, including supervisory experience, is required. Strong technical knowledge of municipal engineering design and construction practices, land development processes, and applicable legislation such as the Planning Act and Municipal Act is essential. Candidates should bring a proven ability to lead and mentor teams, collaborate across sectors, manage complex projects, and deliver exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders. Strong communication, negotiation, and customer service skills are critical, as is a commitment to continuous improvement and community-focused leadership.

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If you wish to be considered for the role, please use teh APPLY NOW button below, or email your cover letter and resume in PDF format to Lorraine Atik at lorrane.atik@lesp.ca by May 30, 2025.

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Legacy Partners and the Town of Georgina are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and recognize that a diverse staff is essential to organizational excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to confidentially self-identify at the time of application. In accordance with provincial legislation, accommodations will be provided by Legacy Partners and the organization throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If you would like to self-identify during the recruitment process, please fill out the IISD’s Voluntary Self-Identification Questionnaire and submit it with your application.