Engineering Technologist II Full-time Job

Maintaining roadways to a level that ensures a safe and reliable transportation network for users is not easy and especially in a winter city like Edmonton! Every year our team of hardworking and dedicated individuals confronts this challenge and successfully meets the expectation of our citizens by providing excellent service. Are you interested in joining this team and take-on this challenge? Take a peek at this career opportunity! 

The Infrastructure Maintenance / Operations sections of Parks and Roads Services Branch is offering you this excellent opportunity. Our section provides services which include winter road maintenance (snow clearing), spring clean up, summer road maintenance (potholes, patch paving, sidewalk repair), street sweeping, pavement management and bridge maintenance. This position also includes Final Acceptance (FAC) and Construction Completion Certificate (CCC) inspections.  

You will provide technical expertise to the Supervisors. Here is how you will contribute to the team: 

• Provide technical support and prepare business unit operational work programs and schedules aligned with Capital or other District programs 
• Evaluate service delivery and prepare operational plans that improve service and reduce costs 
• Research and analyze activities associated with work programs using a maintenance management system 
• Review reports from specific work programs and prepare a comparative analysis of activities for productivity, costs, and estimating 
• Create and maintain internal and external orders for billing, provide support to field staff on equipment, materials reports, and monitor and maintain material inventory 
• Assess procedural and operational concerns/issues related to work procedures, environment, and develop operational manuals 
• Prepare and maintain documentation of ongoing field operations 
• Coordinate safety, Enviso, and operational training programs for support staff 
• Analyze trends and make recommendations for budget and operational changes 
• Assist District Supervisors with day-to-day management of field operations 
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2-year diploma in an appropriate Engineering Technology from a recognized institute of technology 
• Minimum 3 years of operational experience in road maintenance including managing continuous improvement to seek efficiencies in routed work
• Membership with ASET as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or eligibility to be recognized as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) with ASET 
• Extensive knowledge of roadway maintenance operations and equipment 
• Demonstrated ability to research and compile information and prepare written reports 
• Experience managing hazardous waste or chemicals is an asset 
• Valid TDG (Transportation of Dangerous goods) is an asset 
• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, SLIM, POSSE and Google 
• Ability to deal with difficult employees on issues along with difficult citizens on concerns 
• Self motivated to meet multiple deadlines and strong organizational skills to produce accurate results 
• A valid class 5 Alberta Motor Vehicle Drivers License or operator's license equivalent 
• Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require the successful applicant to obtain business auto insurance 
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested 

 

Closing Date: Mar 14, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Union: CSU 52
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): SW Roads Park, 6609 Gateway Boulevard Edmonton T6H 2J1

Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. Edmonton is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region.