Posted: June 15,2026
Position Type: Permanent, full-time
Location: Port Elgin, ON
Number of Vacancies: 1 (This is a preexisting position in Development Services)
Saugeen Shores: Both city and town, wrapped in a village.
Choosing to work and live in Saugeen Shores gives you an unparalleled choice of easy-going lifestyles, economic opportunities and nature at every turn. You can truly create your own village in this growing, diverse community of neighbourhoods and amenities. You can replace long commutes with easy lakeshore rides. You can choose to be as active or relaxed as you want to be. You can make all these great choices without sacrificing family life, schools, and even access to the wide world. Nestled on the shores of Lake Huron with forests and farms all around, Saugeen Shores is the promise of both cities and towns, wrapped in a village.
The Team:
We take our team-first culture so seriously; we wrote a Team Saugeen Charter to celebrate and protect it. Our shared role is to keep Saugeen Shores safe, well-serviced, growing and vibrant in ways that respect the public and reflect our team. We develop careers from the inside first. We engage each other personally and professionally. We welcome change. we embrace new ideas. We do more than live with work processes; we seek to continuously improve them. And we have each other's backs - because that is what great teams do.
The Position at a Glance:
We are seeking a highly analytical and motivated individual to join our team. As the Engineering Technologist reporting to the Development Engineering Supervisor, you are responsible for the design, tendering and project management of capital and operational infrastructure renewal/maintenance projects (watermain, sewer, bridges, roads, etc.). You will provide technical reviews and construction services support related to development applications/construction, as well as support the Operations department.
What You'll Do:
- Complete design and associated design drawings to facilitate the tendering and construction of infrastructure and operational projects.
- Prepare construction drawings, contract documents and specifications to carry out the design and project needs.
- Assist in the preparation of tender documents for the annual fleet renewal.
- Oversee, manage, and inspect capital and operational contracts.
- Conduct inspections to ensure work is completed to specifications and current standards.
- Oversee and manage projects that are designed and tendered by Consultant Engineers on behalf of the Town.
- Provide support in the development application process.
- Review proposed development applications and designs.
What You Bring to the Role:
Education: Post-secondary degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related discipline. Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or Certified Technician designation from the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) is an asset.
- Adaptability: You can adapt efficiently and effectively in response to new processes and changing circumstances.
- Analytical: You can collect and analyze information and apply logic and rationale when solving problems and making decisions.
- Change Management: You have a strong understanding of change management theory and proven ability to lead a change. You anticipate and actively manage the barriers to change and maintain positive direction to achieve desired outcomes.
- Communication: You can effectively and confidently communicate with others and provide detailed reports that are professionally researched and suited to the needs of the audience.
- Collaborative: You exhibit strong interpersonal skills and are effective at building relationships, networking, and facilitating and collaborating with others.
- Problem Solving and Decision Making: You are passionate about solving problems, uncovering root causes, and proactively finding solutions to achieve organizational and departmental goals. You exhibit a strong understanding of corporate governance issues and the political environment in which you make decisions.
- Project Management: You have experience prioritizing and managing competing high priority projects. You can plan, prioritize, and execute projects from ideation to completion.
A valid Class "G" Driver's License is a requirement for this role.
What We Offer You:
- Salary: $88,426 to $100,484 per year (depending on skills and experience)
- Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Enrollment in the OMERS pension plan.
- 10 paid personal days in addition to a generous number of vacation days per year
- Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits, including an Employee and Family Assistance Plan
- Professional Development: A passion for investing in our workforce through continuous learning and development.
- Flexible work options
Application Process:
If you’re interested in joining our team, click the “Apply Now” at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process by the posting closing date. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Town of Saugeen Shores is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Town of Saugeen Shores will make every effort to accommodate applicants with disabilities in its recruitment and selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990 and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.
If you require an accommodation to submit your resume for an employment opportunity, or for more information on accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Coordinator at
[email protected] or by phone at 519-832-2008 x.161.
