About the Town

Town of Pelham

Ontario

Application Deadline: November 19, 2026 before 16:30

Type: Full Time

Category: Engineering

Description

Join Us at the Town of Pelham

The Town of Pelham is a vibrant and welcoming community dedicated to creating opportunities for current and future generations. We are proud to be part of the Niagara Region, known for its natural beauty, strong sense of community, and commitment to sustainability and growth.

Pelham Is Part Of The Dish With One Spoon Wampum, a Treaty That Guides a Commitment To Principles Reflecting Respect For Our Shared Environment And Responsibility To One Another

- Taking only what we need
- Leaving some for others
- Keeping our community clean and thriving

Pelham is home to approximately 19,000 residents and continues to grow while maintaining its small-town charm and high quality of life. The Town’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan prioritizes responsible growth and development, environmental stewardship, and building a resilient, future-ready organization. The mission is to create an active and sustainable community while promoting an exceptional quality of life, valuing its people, their experiences and the environment. Join the team and help make a meaningful difference in Pelham

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Public Works, the Manager of Engineering is responsible for the leadership, planning, coordination, and delivery of municipal engineering services and infrastructure projects. This position oversees the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, including roads, bridges, drainage systems, stormwater management, and other municipal assets.

About You

What You Will Do





- Prepare specifications and associated information for tender documents and requests for proposals for all approved capital and operating projects
- Supervise assigned unionized staff according to the terms of the collective agreement including scheduling of work, preparing work plans, staff training, development, health and safety as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Town policy, and other regulatory compliance, performance management, coaching/mentoring, timesheet review and overtime/vacation authorization, and payroll submissions.
- Provide technical analysis of other engineering matters including geotechnical, environmental, hydrological, and process engineering
- Review and recommend awards for capital and operating projects based on the analysis of submissions, information provided as part of the procurement process, and historical data.
- Review invoices and payments for project related expenditures, ensuring spending stays within the approved budget
- Visit construction sites to assess the quality of work being performed and the progress being made. Liaise with inspectors and contractors to ensure work progresses according to the contract documents and required legislation




- Serve as the key point of contact and provide technical review on all utility and private development applications as well as general correspondence with various community stakeholders, community groups, and conservation authorities.
- Act as liaison and point of contact with all key project specific stakeholders including other internal Town departments, external municipal personnel, permitting agencies, etc.
- Liaise with Regional Municipality of Niagara, local municipalities, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, Ministry of the Workplace, Culture and Parks (MECP) and other Federal and Provincial agencies as appropriate
- Respond to inquiries and complaints from the public in a thorough and prompt manner, visiting sites to discuss and resolve problems.
- Review all planning submissions for subdivisions, site plans, building permits, minor variances, Committee of Adjustments Applications and comments on pre-consultation meetings prior to application submissions for approval, ensuring that the design submitted adheres to the Town Engineering Design Criteria
- Assist with the preparation and administration of subdivision and site plan development agreements.
- Administer and manage the Town’s CLI/ECA program and approvals related to stormwater and wastewater compliance as they relate to capital project delivery and the management of annual operating programs
- Administer the operation of streetlight system in conjunction with Hydro One and Niagara Peninsula Energy, including the review of the submitted design, location and type of streetlight.
- Provide engineering and construction surveys for investigative and design purposes such as boundary disputes, pre-construction surveys, grading discrepancies, ditching works and works on municipal drains.
- Provide input with the devel

📌 Engineering Manager (Fonthill)
🏢 Town of Pelham
📍 Fonthill