Job Description

Job ID: 44520

Job Category: Engineering & Technical

Division & Section: Toronto Water, TW Water Treatment & Supply

Work Location: 1 permanent position located at High Level Pumping Station (235 Cottingham St, Toronto); 1 temporary position located at High Level Pumping Station (235 Cottingham St)

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent & Temporary Vacancies

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $41.33 - $45.26 hourly, Wage Grade 12

Shift Information: Monday - Friday 40 hrs per week

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 2

Posting Period: 09-Feb-2024 to 23-Feb-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: * Completion of a Civil Engineering Technologist Program from a recognized College or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Considerable experience in Civil Engineering including practical experience with large diameter transmission water mains and associated infrastructure.
• Considerable experience in providing customer service to a broad range of stakeholders.
• 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.

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