Technologist I/II Full-time Job

Position Summary

This position performs complex and advanced technical work including writing reports, providing field inspection, and documenting daily construction progress and practices. The position provides advanced advice regarding technologies and technical analysis related to roadway and traffic construction, design, planning, operation, preservation, maintenance, testing, management, and performance. This position reports to the Supervisor, Testing Lab and Field Services.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis and operational support related transportation infrastructure, planning, design, construction, operation, preservation, maintenance, testing, management, and performance.
• Review and comment on drawings, specifications, plans and applications from engineering consultants and developers to ensure City standards and requirements are met.
• Develop, monitor, manage and conduct data and sample collection programs.
• Be able to interpret testing results, produce reports and make recommendations for road network planning, road construction and maintenance programs and traffic safety analysis.
• Review engineering design, material testing and technology/equipment standards and specifications. Research, co-ordinate and assemble information and prepare technical reports.
• Research and evaluate the application of technologies and industry best practices related to roadway and traffic design, construction, operation and preservation, transportation planning, traffic safety, traffic engineering and operation, and testing services.
• Provide advanced advice regarding technologies and technical analysis related to roadway and traffic planning, construction, operation, preservation, maintenance, testing, management, and performance. New technologies comprise of engineered materials; integration of Global Positioning System/Geographical Information System (GPS/GIS) technology; development/integration of computer applications and information systems to enhance productivity/efficiency; roadway and traffic modelling; new testing/monitoring equipment for quality control of construction/maintenance operations and maintenance information systems, etc.
• Tactfully and adequately respond to concerns and inquiries from the public, City Council, and other branches/departments/divisions.
• Contribute to team projects and effectively participate as a team member.
• Ensure compliance of personnel, equipment, materials, contractors, and consultants at work sites to meet Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act, City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual,
• City of Regina Standard and Emergency Operating Procedures, and legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Perform related work as required

Education & Experience

Candidates will be screened on the following criteria:

*** To be considered for this position you must clearly identify your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and where you obtained them in your application/resume. ***

The knowledge, abilities, and skills are obtained through completion of a two (2) year diploma in Civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering Technology and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in related roadway and/or traffic engineering/technical field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply engineering practices, principles, theories, computations, analyses, and statistics.
• Knowledge of transportation infrastructure, planning, management, design, materials, operations, construction, maintenance, and preservation.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability with sampling and monitoring programs and laboratory/field testing procedures.
• Knowledge and experience with Quality Control and Quality Assurance practices would be an asset. Knowledge of drafting and surveying technology practices and techniques.
• Ability to interpret, understand and manage work in accordance with the general rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act, other legislation, and expectations of City of Regina’s policies, standards, practices, and guidelines.
• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of City policies and procedures, and legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Intermediate skills to create tables and forms, create formulas, create queries and reports, modify, and customize charts and tables, use pivot tables and cross tab queries, and import/export data from various sources and formats using software such as in the Microsoft Suite of Professional Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Skill to develop innovative engineering and technical solutions.
• Skill to evaluate progress and quality of engineering projects, programs, contracts, and operations. Skill to work independently and prioritize tasks and projects.
• Skill to express ideas effectively, in oral and written form.
• Skill to establish and maintain effective working relations and a respectful work environment with superiors, subordinates, co-workers, and the public.

Working/Other Conditions

• Must register and maintain registration under Saskatchewan Applied Science Technologists and Technicians (SASTT).
• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License and have a vehicle available for work usage (a travel allowance is provided).
• Candidates must participate in training and be willing and able to complete recognized certification programs and courses to perform the work and maintain status.
• Must be able and willing to perform work of a physical nature in all types of plant, field environments and inclement conditions.
• Must be willing to be on call, perform overtime, work shift and/or irregular hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Asphalt Production & Maintenance Branch, Testing Lab Only: Incumbents are required to submit a Criminal Record Check every five (5) years as per The Nuclear Safety and Control Act as a condition of employment.