Lot Grading Supervisor

Lot grading is an essential element of development that supports efficient drainage in the city. The Lot Grading Supervisor supervises a team of Lot Grading Inspectors and Plan Reviewers to deliver a highly complex and advanced technical surface drainage service. This service includes plan approval site inspections and investigation of complaints about drainage to ensure the provisions of Drainage Bylaw 18093 are met. This key position manages lot grading approvals for a variety of surface drainage enhancements occurring across the City and oversees compliance and enforcement decision making with considerations of unit policy bylaw interpretation provincial legislation and political and social circumstances. Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in the context of a respectful inclusive and service-minded style.

The Lot Grading Supervisor will support a high performing service delivery team within a multi-functional environment. This position will be responsible for effective day to day operations and collaboration with Drainage Planning and Engineering and EPCOR.

What will you do

• Lead the full recruitment cycle and establish/steward the Employee Performance program including Performance Plans and Evaluations for all subordinate staff.
• Conduct one-on-one staff meetings to provide direction develop rapport facilitate discussion and offer recognition; monitor performance and attendance and work with management on formal discipline when required.
• Review and modify subordinate staffs work products and actions to ensure consistency quality and adherence to the Lot Grading units policies and procedures.
• Support the Program Manager in developing and implementing lot grading policies guidelines and program improvement initiatives.
• Lead the work units OH&S program and facilitate team building and cultural commitment activities.
• Support the Lot Grading Plan Reviewer as relief during high volumes and for escalated decisions.
• Deliver on complex and sensitive files using advanced judgment initiative and creativity to analyze compliance data and consider land use impacts to neighboring properties.
• Investigate and respond to escalated complaints and support the team in identifying resolutions.
• Support staff at court when required.

• Completion of a two (2) year diploma in an appropriate Engineering technology program from a recognized institution of technology
• Minimum of eight (8) years progressively responsible experience in a combination of civil
  engineering development construction surveying inspections or compliance roles including supervisory roles
• Membership or eligibility to be recognized as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with ASET

Skills required for success:

• Thorough and demonstrated knowledge of Civil Engineering principles surveying grading slopes lot grading guidelines the Drainage Bylaw 18093 and the Citys 4e approach to compliance
• Extensive knowledge of engineering terminology and techniques
• Ability to instruct supervise performance manage and evaluate the work of subordinate staff
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret development applications and associated project plansincluding but not limited to specifications diagrams and charts of a considerably complex nature architectural drawings building and ground elevations floor plans site plans plot plans site mechanical plans survey plans and real property reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with contractors developers civic employees and others necessitated by work assignments
• Ability to apply specialized computer software as necessitated by work assignments
• Ability to effectively interpret and apply the concepts principles and behaviors consistent with leading motivating and encouraging staff; ensuring compliance with the Citys policies and procedures and representing the City of Edmonton in a professional honest respectful and safe manner
• Ability to meet and interact effectively with the development industry and members of the public including the ability to negotiate an alternative course of action and enforce regulations with consistency impartiality and good judgment
• Ability to organize plan and manage a high volume of work with competing priorities and generally work independently
• Demonstrated ability to use software applications with emphasis on POSSE ePlan Gmail and Google Applications
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 drivers licence (or provincial equivalent)
• Applicants may be tested
• Successful candidates are able to be fit for a respirator and compliance with the City of Edmontons Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment including medical monitoring is a requirement of this position
• Compliance with the City of Edmontons safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as wearing steel-toe boots gloves goggles sunscreen and coveralls
• Attain and maintain qualified Bylaw Enforcement Status.
• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position. There may be a cost associated with this requirement
• Applicants may be required to arrange their own transportation for use on City business and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance
• Exposure to environmental conditions including extreme temperatures inclement weather dust noise

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact Learn more about our benefits to 1 temporary full-time position for up to 18 months in accordance with Article 18.02.03 of the Collective Agreement

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week

Salary Range: $50.108 - $63.318 (Hourly); $88277.77 - $111550.49 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: JF/VH

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