ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST TECHNICIAN 1 Full-time Job

Major Responsibilities:

• Administers, prepares, co-ordinates requirements and reviews designs, reports, specifications and any documentation related to Toronto Water projects, and Operation and Maintenance activities, using various software applications.
• Prepares tenders and administers contracts for the installation, construction and rehabilitation of municipal infrastructure to ensure contracts are carried out in accordance with City standards, specifications and procedures.
• Conducts surveys, investigations, and studies for a variety of planned proposals, programs, and projects pertaining to water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Conducts field inspections and evaluates condition of assets for a variety of Toronto Water related projects, proposals, and programs; Assists or carries out technical work for the planning, design, tendering, construction and inspection of municipal infrastructure.
• Assists with the preparation of budget and tracking of expenditures. Leads projects and directs staff on projects.
• Prepares drafts of documents, contracts, specifications and agreements for the Engineers, or Supervisor.
• Programs, operates and maintains a variety of digital, analogue, wireless, computerized and other equipment and systems in performing surveys, drafting, calculations, diagnostics, repairs, studies, etc.
• Develops, maintains and monitors programs and systems.
• Performs design and drafting work and prepares and checks map data and products using Computer Assistant Design and Drawing (CADD) input information.
• Checks and provides progress/inspection reports on the work of contractors and developers to ensure use of safety equipment, adherence to approved designs, procedures, regulations, statutes, specifications etc.
• Performs and/or monitors tests and submits results for analysis.
• Liaises with Utility companies, developers, public, contractors, internal stakeholders etc. at meetings, to resolve problems etc.
• Prepares training course materials and conducts training courses and demonstrations for relevant users. Trains and directs the work of staff.

• Performs and/or reviews research and calculations. Analyzes technical data.
• Investigates and responds to inquiries from the public, surveyors, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders related to Toronto Water projects, programs, and proposals.
• Prepares, reads and interpret technical drawings.
• Searches, evaluates and analyzes existing records, notes and plans.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Completion of a Civil Engineering Technologist Program from a recognized College or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Considerable experience in Civil Engineering including practical experience with large diameter transmission water mains and associated infrastructure.
3. Considerable experience in providing customer service to a broad range of stakeholders.
4. Experience in the operation of CADD (e.g. Microstation) and GIS (e.g. ArcView)

You must also have:

• Must possess a Class "G" or better Driver's License valid in the province of Ontario and able to maintain same and provide a personal vehicle.
• Advanced knowledge of a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Visio), geospatial data and mapping applications and mainframe systems such as, but not limited to: Hansen, SAP, ArcGIS and GIS viewer. Knowledge and understanding of Municipal Civil Engineering principles, practices and construction methods related to hydrology, hydraulics, storm water management, water efficiency/conservation; and permanent restoration of transportation infrastructure.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and documents, e.g. plans and profiles, surveys, Specifications, etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations, statutes, standards and practices (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Underground Infrastructure Notification System Act 2012, Safe Water Drinking Act , Construction Act , Ontario Provincial
• Standard Specifications and Drawings , City of Toronto Water Supply and Sewers bylaws).
• Demonstrated ability to perform manual and computerized mathematical calculations used in engineering analysis.
• Knowledge of and experience with procurement and purchasing procedures and the preparation and administration of construction contracts, Requests for Tender, Requests for Quotations, Requests for Proposals.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with consultants, contractors, colleagues and other City employees at all levels and members of the public.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, at all organizational levels.
• Advanced problem solving, project coordination skills and the ability to exercise independent judgement in dealing with technical matters.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize and work with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to provide work direction to other staff.

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