Supervisor, Design

Role Overview

• Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
• Provide engineering design services for the preparation of complex multi-component preliminary, detailed, final and as-built designs for major roads, sidewalks, development related improvement, streetscaping, and underground works when combined with major roads as part of the City's Capital Works Program.
• Provide design comments and construction estimates regarding the feasibility of various municipal infrastructure projects, budgets and contract tender documents.
• Supervises, motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
• Supervises the day-to-day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work.
• Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests.
• Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments, hears grievances and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
• Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Supervises staff in the delivery of the assigned program.
• Sets and manages organizational performance and quality standards and expectations, ensuring that assigned programs/ projects conform to set standards.
• Supervises, supports, develops and motivates subordinates. Sets and manages performance expectations for staff.
• Ensures effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, client service, continuous learning and staff development.
• Supports and promotes the Division's vision, strategic plan and change initiatives through leadership, participation, communication with direct reports and application of functional policy.
• Provides input to the annual unit operating budget ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved limitations.
• Develops and manages client and stakeholder expectations and relationships through effective service agreements, communication and monitoring of commitments and obligations.
• Represents the Division/Cluster/Corporation at a variety of meetings with clients, stakeholders and service providers.
• Accountable for the provision of design services to intra-Divisional clients including detailed design of linear infrastructure, drafting services for engineering and record drawings and subject matter expertise.
• Ensures quality assurance on designs for CADD and technical merit.
• Reviews engineering data and contract drawings (e.g. Digital Terrain Model, plans, alignments, cross sections and profiles), supporting field notes, research materials, digital and hard copy input diagrams.
• Coordinates sign off approvals from various management levels and government bodies.
• Coordinating with utility companies/agencies/approval authorities including Sub-Surface Utility Engineering (SUE).

Requirements

• Successful completion of post-secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology or approved equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Extensive experience in the design of major roads, sidewalks, development-related improvements, streetscaping, and underground works when combined with major roads.
• Experience performing a leadership role in a customer service function working closely with staff, stakeholders, and clients.
• Advanced proficiency in the application of CADD software and design such as MicroStation and INROADS for the preparation of complex municipal infrastructure designs.
• Knowledge of pricing forms & preparation of contract documents.
• Knowledge of the various types of materials and methods used in the construction and maintenance of utility and municipal infrastructure.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Provincial Standards & Specifications, Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings, Transportation Association of Canada reports and standards, Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Act, Safety Act and Regulations, Collective Agreements, and labour legislation.
• Ability to handle day to day personnel and labour relations issues, motivate and develop a diverse work force, promote and foster effective teamwork and establish excellence in a customer service-oriented environment.
• Well developed communication (written and oral), negotiation, conflict resolution, project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with clients.
• Ability to be flexible and to thrive and deliver desired outcomes in a environment with frequent and competing deadlines, multiple tasks and high-performance expectations.
• Knowledge of City policies and standards related to design & construction.
• Ability to travel to various work locations in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.