Senior Technologist-C1709

Summary of Duties:

Reporting to a Division Manager or designate, acts under the direction of an Engineer or Manager to coordinate the planning, administration, project management, completion and approval of various technical studies, designs, construction and maintenance works, reports, agreements and applications relating to the operations of the Division. Provides advice and direction to other employees performing technical works, including review of assignment and provision of instruction.

Work Performed:

• Conducts technical reviews and prepares engineering responses on stormwater management drainage and storm sewer infrastructure, sanitary sewer infrastructure, and sewage treatment plant requirements resulting from Planning Act Applications.
• Plans, administers, assigns, and reviews technical studies and prepares designs and estimates for construction and maintenance works. Reviews and recommends acceptance of various technical studies, analyses, designs, drawings, applications and proposals submitted by consultants, developers, contractors and others for approval by the Division.
• Assists with the coordination and preparation of the Capital program and assists in the preparation and monitoring of divisional budgets.
• Provides contract administration for municipal infrastructure renewal design and construction projects, providing updates to the manager on milestones or notable issues.
• Provides training, advice, guidance, instruction and direction to other technologists as a team lead on projects to ensure accuracy of work and to meet project milestones.
• Coordinates the work of consultants and operations-related works.
• Adapts or modifies technical methods or procedures to deal with deviations from accepted standards, precedents or situations.
• Researches, develops and recommends new, or changes to existing, technical policies, standards and procedures of the Division to the Division Manager.
• Gives advice on the interpretation and application of the policies, standards, methods and procedures of the Division to consultants, developers, contractors, lawyers, and members of the public, and to other divisions, departments and government bodies.
• Prepares content and written material for reports to various Committees of Council.
• Arranges, chairs and/or attends meetings with other Divisional staff, contractors, individuals, and other agencies to plan, discuss and coordinate projects and new development.
• Reviews invoices for work progress and recommends payment.
• Designs, prepares cost estimates and tender documents for Division in-house projects.
• Ensures the maintenance of the computerized inventory for water and sewer data and water performance records.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Completion of a three-year Community College Civil Engineering Diploma or equivalent. Member of the Ontario Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.).

Experience:

Over five years of related experience is required.

Specialized Training & Licenses:

Valid Driver's Licence—Class G.

Skills and abilities in the following areas are necessary:

• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, spreadsheets and specialized software programs required for the position.
• Ability to effectively communicate with other employees, the public and consultants and contractors verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated effective customer service skills.

Compensation & Other Information:

$69,960 - $101,684 (Level 17)

This posting is for one (1) permanent full-time position being filled on a permanent full-time basis.

Current hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Onsite. Subject to change in accordance with business requirements. Please note that this position is located at the Greenway Pollution Control Plant.

These hours of work are subject to change in accordance with the Collective Agreement and may include evening hours and Saturdays.

NOTE : Applicants may be required to complete a job related test.

Police Record Check:

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.