Job Description

Requisition ID: 20258

Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.

Service: Water Facilities & Treatment Services

Branch: Water Production - East Branch

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 2 years

Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week

Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside

Salary Information: $84,818.24 - $99,247.20 annually (2024 rates of pay)

Location: Lemieux Island, 1 River Street

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Administrative and Support Services

Application Close: 09/01/2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Public Works and Environmental Services Department is responsible for ensuring the City's municipal infrastructure is properly operated and maintained, and for overseeing drinking water production and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, surface water management, and solid waste collection, processing and disposal.
You are responsible for supervising construction related activities of several small to medium concurrent projects, or a portion of a large, complex project, by commenting on designs and specifications; coordinating activities of the general contractors, sub-contractors and utility companies; inspecting work conformance to standards; and, if required, fulfilling the duties of the "constructor" as defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 2 year community college program in a construction related field leading to an Engineering Technician diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a heavy construction related field
Completion of M.T.O. courses in asphalt, soils, concrete and/or surveying is desirable
MOEE training and/or certification is desirable

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
Must complete all required on-the-job training/certifications (e.g. WHMIS, fall arrest, confined space entry, etc.) within the timeframe determined by the employer.

KNOWLEDGE

Sewer and watermain construction practices, procedures and quality assurance techniques Basic principles of roadway construction Survey functions related to construction OPS, MOEE and RMOC standards and specifications Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures. Knowledge of Roadway, Transitway and structural related construction is desirable

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Read and interpret construction plans and related specifications Liaise between the engineer and interrelated agencies involved in a construction project Prepare clear and detailed reports of contractor activities in accordance with contract specifications Resolve construction problems and determine the need and the extent of additional work Provide training and functional supervision Computer skills in Word and Excel are desirable

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction. Driver's License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement. Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.



We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.


The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.


The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.


Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.