Job Description

JOB TITLE: Operations Technician

DEPARTMENT: Public Works & Engineering

POSTING NUMBER: 105299

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Temporary 24-months

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hour workweek

LOCATION: Williams Parkway Operations Centre

SALARY GRADE: 10A

SALARY RANGE: 1ST STEP: $90,438.40 per annum

2ND STEP: $95,021.60 per annum

JOB RATE: $100,214.40 per annum

JOB TYPE: Union

POSTING DATE: April 20, 2023

CLOSING DATE: April 26, 2023

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Contracts/Permits, provides frontline inspection, support and resolution to resident concerns and contractors as it relates to the enforcement and approval of Municipal, Provincial and Federal regulations of the Corporation\xe2\x80\x99s Road Occupancy and Access Permits, Road Maintenance Contracted Services and Fill By-Law processes and procedures.

• Coordinates Road Occupancy, Access Permits and Right-of-Way Maintenance contracts.
• Coordinates contracted snow clearing operations.
• Analyzes and administers maintenance contracts including determining requirements, preparing contracts, determining quantities and co-ordinating and overseeing performance of maintenance projects.
• Performs Precondition inspections and during construction inspection of Road Occupancy and Access Permits.
• Responds to internal and external inquiries related to service requests.
• Performs pre and post engineering inspections on construction projects.
• Investigates and resolves drainage complaints as a result of enforcement of Fill By-Law 143-95.
• Manages the application and issuance of Fill and Grading Permits.
• Investigates and inspects new subdivision developments and site plans to ensure City standards and Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications are upheld.
• Compiles documents and evidence for claims litigation and may present at legal proceedings where required.
• Liaises with internal departments and external agencies to coordinate restoration of work areas.
• Prepares payment certificates and invoices, ensuring calculations and measurements are in accordance with contract agreements.
• Coordinates, monitors and reviews quality assurance testing to ensure CSA, ACI and ASSHTO standards are upheld.
• Reviews and approves plan drawings for new construction, PUCC projects and Site Plan projects within the right-of-way.
• Reviews and approves traffic control measures to be used on projects and special events.
• Conducts field surveys for infrastructure maintenance projects to determine property lines, ditch grading and curb lines.
• Prepares report summaries and maintains daily records of personal and contractor activity.
• Provides storm sewer locate services and reports on City owned infrastructure, property and systems, as requested by contractors and utility service providers.
• Provides ongoing technical support and expertise to Road Operations and various other internal groups.
• Schedule, train and evaluate Co-op Students.
• Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• High School (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of over two (2) years and up to three (3) years in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Over two (2) years, up to and including four (4) years related experience.
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technologists and Technicians or eligibility to obtain.
• Valid, non-probationary Class G Drivers Licence.
• Must be able to wear and use appropriate personal safety equipment and clothing.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the corporation\xe2\x80\x99s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #105299 by April 26, 2023 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select \xe2\x80\x9cprefer not to answer\xe2\x80\x9d as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

Please be advised, the City of Brampton uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant\xe2\x80\x99s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the Job Competition and your application will be removed from the Competition.

The City is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@brampton.ca or 905.874.2150 with your accommodation needs, quoting the job opening ID#, job title. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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