About this role
Why Windsor? Forward. Together. • — Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefits that supports professional growth. Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world class entertainment, state-of-the-art facilities, iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks & gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves. Job Title:   Engineer III - Construction Standards Lead Job Posting Number: 2026-0310 Posting Type: Internal and External Posting Period: Friday, August 28, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 4:30 p.m Department: Engineering Union: Non-Union Position Status: Temporary Full-Time Job Code: NU0655 Grade/Class: NU13 Number of Positions: 1 Rate of Pay: $121,335.12 - $147,484.23 Annually Shift Work Required: No Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Manager of Design, this position is responsible for: The interests of the Office of the Commissioner of Infrastructure Services and facilitates infrastructure projects, while protecting the existing infrastructure, the environment, the general public and the interests of the City of Windsor. This position will serve as lead for the City of Windsor standard specifications and best engineering practice compliance in the City’s capital projects and the infrastructure development within the City’s right-of-way. This position is responsible for creating and updating City of Windsor Standard Specifications, ensure the City’s construction standards are in line with the new/changed legislations and federal/provincial standards. This position is also responsible for the delivery of major infrastructure projects design and project administration, oversee the junior engineers and technologists with respect to the implementation of the design and construction standards and contract administrations. Take a liaison role with local construction industry, provincial standard committees, and other municipalities in the province with respect to the construction standards, contract administration and documentation. Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program.  Will perform other related duties as required. Qualifications: Must have a Master’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental or related), or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, and a minimum of four (4) years progressively responsible engineering experience, preferably in a municipal environment; OR Must have a University degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental or related), or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, and a minimum of six (6) years progressively responsible engineering experience, preferably in a municipal environment; Must be licensed by the Professional Engineers of Ontario; Must have the ability to travel to off site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required.  If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful Driver’s Licence is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment. Must be familiar with and have working knowledge of Federal, Provin