Job Description

The City of Airdrie fosters a culture of accountability and values open dialogue, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, collaborative relationships, learning, ownership, and encouraging the heart. We are searching for another team member who will help us get to the next level.

We Are:

We're a place where you can grow. We're a place where you're encouraged to learn and be innovative. We're a place where people take ownership and do what they say they'll do. We're a place where colleagues are friends and neighbours are customers. We're a place where health, wellness and safety are top of mind. We're a place where you just might be a perfect fit.

Our Team:

Engineering Services works to provide the City with safe, efficient and reliable public infrastructure. This is done through innovative design, short-term and long-term planning and construction of roads, bridges, water distribution, water storage and pumping facilities, wastewater collection and pumping and stormwater facilities.

Our Municipal Engineering Technologists represent the City in an enthusiastic and positive manner and are committed to making a difference in our community.

The Opportunity:

Engineering Services is looking for one (1) permanent full-time Municipal Engineering Technologist. Reporting to the Team Leader of Engineering Services, this position will be responsible to review, inspect and accept infrastructure that supports development of residential, commercial and industrial subdivisions. The position will work with Planning to review and approve development of individual commercial and industrial sites. Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

• Liaise with external and internal stakeholders
• Through the CCC/FAC process, ensure developers fulfill their responsibilities to the City of Airdrie and its residents during development. This includes holding industry accountable to sustainable and environmentally friendly construction practices while giving the City of Airdrie high quality infrastructure
• Complete thorough field inspections to ensure new infrastructure is constructed to the specifications, drawings and expectations of the City
• Maintain an accurate and up to date as-built drawing inventory and ensure that quality information is available to internal and external customers
• Review Development Permit applications for compliance with engineering standards and specifications
• Review subdivision submittals for compliance with engineering standards and specifications
• Review utility line assignment applications for compliance with engineering standards and specifications
• Represent Engineering Services in external and internal meetings, as required

You Bring:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering with a minimum of a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation and a current member in good standing with ASET
• A Degree in Civil Engineering with designation as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) and a member in good standing with APEGA. An Engineer in Training (E.I.T) with desired experience would also be considered
• A minimum of four (4) years of work experience directly related to subdivision development either as a municipal representative and/or as the developer's/consulting engineer's field representative
• Knowledgeable in the construction of deep utilities (water, sanitary, and storm) and surface works (asphalt and concrete)
• Previous experience reviewing erosion and sediment control plans, drawings and reports
• Demonstrated ability to use AutoCAD and related software
• Practical knowledge and understanding of Municipal Policies and Procedures as well as an understanding of Federal, Provincial and Municipal legislation
• A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a team environment
• Demonstrated sound judgment, flexibility/adaptability, initiative and accountability to establish priorities and meet client expectations/deadlines
• Ability to manage time to meet deadlines on a variety of projects concurrently
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated tact and diplomacy to establish effective working relationships in order to solve problems and resolve conflict

We Offer:

Along with a competitive compensation program and City paid health and dental premiums, this position also includes:

• Excellent health, dental, paramedical, and benefits plan
• First-in-class pension plan
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts, annual adult Genesis Place pass, social events, and health & wellness initiatives

Continuous learning through training and development is encouraged as are flexible work arrangements, when possible. We recognize that our people work best when they feel engaged in their environment and appreciated for their efforts and our overall benefits package reflects that.

Additional Information:

This full time (37.5 hours per week) includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Use of a corporate vehicle is required and the successful applicant must have a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence (or equivalent).

Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date.

Next Steps:

Candidates are invited to apply online.

Postings close at 9 p.m. on the closing date listed in the posting. We recommend applying as soon as possible as we are not able to accept late applications.

Please review the job competition carefully and be sure to attach any specifically requested documentation in the My Documents section of your application.

Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date.

Thank you for your interest in the City of Airdrie.