Senior Engineering Tech - Not specified, Canada - City of Kawartha Lakes

Description

Job Brief

This position is responsible for various senior engineering related projects and tasks as required within their departmental area of responsibility.

Employment Status:
Permanent Full time

Union:
CUPE 855 Inside

Open To:
Internal/External Applicant(s)

Closing Date:
25/05/24

Duration (if temporary):
N/A

The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applicants to join our dynamic team as a Senior Engineering Technician, in our Infrastructure Design and Construction Department.

When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day they are having a positive impact in the community.

Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes' residents and businesses.

We work to support our values of Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork and we want you to Jump In with us

We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement.

As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following:

Employer paid benefits package, OMERS pension (defined benefit), short-term and long-term disability income replacement, education reimbursement, and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.

Wage $ $44.01 hourly (2023)

Reports To Supervisor, Capital Projects

Department Engineering and Corporate Assets

Location Development Engineering

Hours 40 hours per week

Other General office environment. Some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes may be necessary in accordance with job requirements.


Job Description:
Manage and oversee environmental assessments on assigned projects
Oversee Design and Construction of various roads and bridge re-construction projects
Processing payment certificates, change orders and other budgetary duties in relation to engineering capital projects
Assist in the preparation and administration of capital, operating and project-related budgets including projections, estimates, cost-control, interim and final reporting
Responsible for financial control of assigned projects, including documentation, account set-up and closure, purchase orders, change orders and some or all of local improvements, special grants, subsidies, donations, financing, interim and final reporting
Analyze project and operational costs and activities, making recommendation for efficiencies and level of engineering services required to carry out the work
Coordinate and oversee the work of external contractors and consulting services
Perform or coordinate engineering inspection services which may include, but are not limited to: sampling, surveying, construction and traffic counts
Assist with preparation of Request for Tender, Request for Proposal and Request for Quotation documentation
Research and prepare engineering reports, technical memoranda and Council reports
Perform technical reviews providing input, comment or recommendation on assessments, studies, plans/drawings, materials, proposals, agreements, asset management and reports
Collaborate with staff in all departments to ensure continuity of service(s), providing progress or status reports and comment
Identify, develop and recommend engineering and procedural improvements, reviewing, evaluating and implementing policies and best practices
Maintain engineering records, documents and reports, including plans, maps and drawings
Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and corporate policy/procedures
Respond to public enquiries, recording and investigating each instance and recommending follow-up action
Perform other related duties as assigned


Skills/Education Required:
Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering or a related field
Minimum five (5) years of related progressive experience in capital project management, road design, water/sewer infrastructure/treatment, construction, infrastructure, technical services and related operations
Must have or be eligible for the OACETT designation (Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists); CET designation is preferred
Experience in the specific area of specialty, development engineering is preferred
Proficient in Total Station Surveys and layout
Thorough knowledge of applicable policies, procedures and legislation related to civil engineering
Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion
Demonstrated customer-service and interpersonal skills at a level to develop and to maintain cooperative/collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization
Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines, and the ability to deal with multiple demands
Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to function positively in a diverse range of teamwork situations
Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently
Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by municipal policies and procedures
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence
Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check will be required

Applicants must be prepared for Skills Testing