Job Information
City of Toronto CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST in Toronto, Ontario
CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST
Job ID: 47922
Job Category: Engineering &Technical
Division & Section: Toronto Water, Distribution andCollection
Work Location: Finch Yard, 1026 Finch AveW
Job Type & Duration: Permanent
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $45.98- $50.40
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours perweek
Affiliation: L79
Number of Positions Open: 2
Posting Period: 26-Jun-2024 to 12-July-2024
Major responsibilities:
Assists the Engineer, Project Manager and Supervisor to perform a variety of activities,
including operational and technical support, relating to the assessment, analysis,
maintenance, operation, planning, design, tendering, construction, and inspection of
municipal water and wastewater infrastructure.
Performs and reviews all detailed engineering design using design software such as, DCAD for the preparation of complex watermain, sewer, stormwater facilities, watercourse, road, TTC track, miscellaneous structure projects and related engineering mapping overviews.
Coordinates, monitors, tracks, the transfer of engineering and related data required by engineering consultants hired on behalf of the City of Toronto in preparation of the Capital Works Program and Special projects.
Prepares and checks engineering drawings (e.g. Digital Terrain Model, plans, alignments, cross sections and profiles), supporting field notes, research materials, digital and hard copy input diagrams.
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.
Administers, tracks and monitors storage of various documents including CADD drawings, hard copy engineering plans and scanned documents using a document managementsystem.
Administers, coordinates the collection, analysis and updating of data within work management systems and from various external data sources.
Troubleshoots and resolves design related issues duringconstruction.
Conducts field inspections and evaluates site analysis data, such as soil drainage, environmental conditions, and facilities.
Conducts field investigation and studies for a variety of planned proposals, programs andprojects.
Participates in the development of various technical standards and specifications for municipal infrastructure design and construction projects.
Researches and prepares recommendations for software and system developments and/orenhancements.
Assists with/prepares documents such as Form of Tenders; REOI; RFP; RFQ’s, Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) approvals etc. Reviews tender bids and attends Bid Committee meetings.
Prepares reports, plans, detailed specifications in support of planning issues including the preparation of the feasibility designs and preliminary estimates requested by internal stakeholders for various assignments.
Administers contracts for the installation, construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of infrastructure to ensure contracts are carried out in accordance with City standards, specifications and procedures; prepares progress certificates as necessary.
Assists with the preparation of budget and tracking ofexpenditures.
Responds to inquiries from the public, surveyors, consultants, architects, contractors, utility companies, Councillors, City divisions and other internal and external stakeholders.
Reviews and responds to consultant/contractor work (e.g. final plans, shop fabrication drawings and job site constructions) submissions for completeness, accuracy, design criteria and conformity to City standards.
Analyzes data, performs calculations and makesrecommendations.
Trains, instructs, mentors and/or assists otherstaff.
Leads projects and directs staff onprojects.
Prepares training course materials and conducts training courses anddemonstrations.
Prepares survey layout, cross sectional, quantity and relatedreports.
Prepares general correspondence and technical reports asrequired.
Coordinates approvals from various management levels and governmentbodies.
Represents the division on internal and/or external committees and at community and publicforums.
Key qualifications:
Graduate in Civil Engineering Technology Program or approved equivalent combination of demonstrated education and experience.
Extensive experience in municipal government related fields of municipal water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater management infrastructure, maintenance and operation, design, contract administration and/or construction.
Extensive working experience with computer application software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint etc.) or equivalent and in the operation of CADD (e.g., Microstation) TWAG, DCAD and GIS (e.g. ArcView) software.
The ability to interpret digital or hard copy engineering drawings and documents (e.g., plans, alignments, cross sections, profiles, engineering surveys and contract specifications).
Advanced understanding in the principles and application of Civil Engineering theories, methods and practices related to hydrology, hydraulics, storm water management, water supply and distribution, water efficiency/conservation and collection of infrastructure rating data (e.g. CCTV), flow monitoring, and trunk collection system.
Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and provide a personal vehicle.
You must also have:
Demonstrated experience in the preparation of the data files, data summaries and generating graphical summaries of meteorological, flow, water quality, or water efficiency/conservation monitoring data.
Experience in the collection of meteorological data, flow and water quality monitoring data from open channels, sewers, water distribution network, and flow monitoring/performance data for water efficiency/conservation measures.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and documents (e.g. plan and profiles, survey notes, specifications, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to perform manual and computerized mathematical calculations used in engineering analysis.
Advanced knowledge of construction practices andmethods.
Advanced knowledge of purchasing and procurement procedures andpractices.
Advanced problem-solving, project coordination, contract administration, interpersonal and teamwork skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment in dealing with technicalmatters.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of all relevant regulations, statues, standards and practices as related to the major responsibilities of the position for example, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Provincial Standards Specifications (OPSS), Ontario Provincial Standards Drawings (OPSD), Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) and Transportation Association of Canada (TAC).
Ability to work effectively with consultants, contractors, colleagues, other City employees at all levels, and members of the public.
Ability to attend public meetings outside of normal businesshours.
Demonstrated ability to provide work direction and review the work of other staff and Engineering Consultants.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing for audiences at all levels of the organization.
Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and work with minimalsupervision.
Considerable experience working in a frontline customer serviceenvironment.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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Accommodation
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