Job Description

• Job ID: 38812
• Job Category: Engineering & Technical
• Division & Section: Toronto Water, TW Customer & Technical Support
• Work Location: 545 Commissioners Street, Toronto, Ontario
• Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, 1 Permanent & 1 Temporary (12 months) Vacancies
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $40.62 - $44.48, TF0318, WG 12
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week,
• Affiliation: L79
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 18-Sep-2023 to 02-Oct-2023

Major Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Supervisor and working in a team environment, the Engineering Technologist Technician 1 provides work direction to Inspectors Municipal Construction.

• Administers, prepares, coordinates and reviews requirements, engineering designs, drawings, reports, specifications and any documentation related to Toronto Water projects, and Operations and Maintenance activities.
• Prepares tenders, quotations and administers contracts for the installation, construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of infrastructure to ensure contracts are carried out in accordance with City standards, specifications and procedures.
• Assists with the preparation of budget and tracking of expenditures and verifies activities for payment.
• Conducts field investigations, evaluates asset condition for a variety of planned proposals, programs, and projects pertaining to water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Reviews research, conducts studies and/or calculations and analyzes technical data.
• Prepares correspondence and technical reports.
• Assists or carries out technical work for the planning, tendering, construction and inspection of municipal infrastructure.
• Coordinates, reviews and prepares engineering design drawings and reports for existing and proposed sewers, watermains, watercourses, stormwater facilities and other municipal infrastructure, using various software applications.
• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders, i.e. other Divisions, Utility companies, developers, public, contractors, consultants, architects etc. pertaining to water and wastewater infrastructure issues.
• Performs and/or reviews research and calculations and analyzes technical data.
• Investigates and responds to inquiries from the public, surveyors, consultants, contractors & internal customers related to construction and maintenance activities, on by-law interpretation, location of property lines, encroachments, digital CADD and processes.
• Prepares, reads and interprets technical drawings.
• Collects, maintains and analyzes data and prepares reports making recommendations based upon applicable by-laws and City policies.
• Programs, operates and maintains a variety of mechanical, digital, analogue, wireless, computerized and other equipment and systems in performing surveys, drafting, calculations, diagnostics, repairs, studies, data collection, etc.
• 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.
• Prepares correspondence and technical reports pertaining to issues relevant to Toronto Water.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to: * Graduate in a Civil Engineering Technologist Program from a recognized College or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Considerable experience in Civil Engineering with practical experience in the municipal water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater management activities and systems.
• Experience in the operation of CADD (e.g. Microstation) and GIS (e.g. ArcView).
• Must possess a Class "G" or better Driver\'s License valid in the province of Ontario and must be eligible to obtain and maintain a City of Toronto driver\'s permit and have a personal vehicle.

You must also have:

• Must provide customer service to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, 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 the collection of infrastructure condition rating data such as CCTV, flow monitoring, trunk collection system, pump testing.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and documents, e.g. plans and profiles, surveys, Specifications, etc.
• Knowledge and understanding with all relevant regulations, statutes, standards and practices (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act, OPSS, OPSD, TAC, MOE).
• Ability to perform manual and computerized mathematical calculations used in engineering analysis.
• Knowledge of procurement and other purchasing procedures, such as, tendering and administration of construction contracts, request for proposals etc.
• 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.
• Ability to provide work direction to other staff.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement processes and practices.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions inclusiveness, equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

Assets:

• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Ontario Association of Engineering, Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
• Lean-Six Sigma and/or project management certification.

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