ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST TECHNICIAN 1 Temporary Job

Posting Period: 16-Oct-2024 to 06-Nov-2024

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 installation and/or rehabilitation of municipal 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.

Assets:

• Understanding of continuous improvement processes and practices (e.g. Lean-Six Sigma and/or project management certification would be an asset).

• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Ontario Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists would be an asset. 

Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario, is a major Canadian city along Lake Ontarios northwestern shore. It's a dynamic metropolis with a core of soaring skyscrapers, all dwarfed by the iconic, free-standing CN Tower. Toronto also has many green spaces, from the orderly oval of Queens Park to 400-acre High Park and its trails, sports facilities and zoo.