Community Development Engineer at City of Fernie

Community Development Engineer

Engineering and Public Works Department

Full-Time, Exempt, Permanent

June 22, 2026

The City of Fernie invites applications from qualified, experienced, persons for the full-time, exempt, permanent position of Community Development Engineer.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager of Engineering, the Development Engineer contributes to core functions within the Engineering Department, with a primary focus on development related engineering activities. Job responsibilities include review of development applications, and involvement in development related asset management, and infrastructure project delivery related to development. Fulfillment of the Development Engineer’s work requires working with the development community, collaborating with the City’s Planning & Development Services department, engaging in public consultations, liaising with other levels of government and municipal jurisdictions, as well as procuring and managing services as they relate to development reviews, asset management, planning, design, and construction work.

To deliver the portfolio, the Development Engineer supports thorough, consistent, and equitable application of the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw and other related bylaws to facilitate the addition of new residential, commercial and institutional development to the City. They review engineering drawings and reports submitted by developers, assess infrastructure capacity and impacts, provide technical comments and recommendations, and coordinate with the Planning & Development Services department to ensure engineering input is integrated into the overall development approval process.

The Development Engineer will take any reasonable action necessary to carry out the responsibilities assigned to them, provided such action demonstrates sound judgment, and does not deviate from prescribed municipal policies or bylaws, or approved municipal practices and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

The Development Engineer will:

• Review and approve municipal engineering requirements for development.
  • Ensure design and construction of civil engineering infrastructure meets City standards and aligns with the Official Community Plan vision for growth and development.
  • Provide and coordinate engineering input on development applications (Land Use, Development Permits, Subdivision, Outline Plans)
  • Apply technical expertise in infrastructure impact assessments, functional planning, geometric design, construction phasing, access management.
  • Contribute to Committee and Council reports on utilities infrastructure planning.
  • Represent Development Engineering in public meetings and Council meetings as needed.
  • Lead/manage major, complex infrastructure planning projects and prepare business cases, project stage-gating, construction agreements, and technical handovers.
  • Review and negotiate legal agreements related to subdivisions, development permits, and land use amendments.
  • Provide engineering review of land development applications to ensure projects meet the City’s requirements, best practices, and long-term strategic plans.
  • Represent the City and liaise with internal stakeholders, consultants, developers, agencies, and the public on transportation aspects of development.
  • Define terms of reference for proposed development Impact Analyses and conduct technical reviews.
  • Develop conceptual servicing designs, high-level cost estimates, and innovative solutions for development and for departmental standards/guidelines.
  • Provide direction on detailed civil designs and transportation servicing requirements.
  • Perform infrastructure inspections and prepare and maintain technical reports and records, inspection reports, photos, and field books.
  • Assist in the development and evaluation of policies, standards, bylaws, and procedures.
  • All employees shall work in accordance with the City of Fernie’s Safety Management System.
  • Other duties as required.

These key duties are general descriptions of the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job

VALUES

Vision

An inclusive workplace where people are supported, excited and proud.

Mission

Prioritize a healthy and respectful organization that enables quality service delivery.

Core Values

• Safety and Wellness
• Initiative
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Teamwork JOB POSTING