Engineering & Infrastructure - Engineering Technologist - Roads & Utilities

Monday, February 10, 2025

Help Lakeshore build the best team to serve the residents of Lakeshore!

Position: Engineering Technologist, Roads & Utilities (temporary for up to 6 months)

Salary: $35.82 to $41.91/hr

Union: CUPE

Reports to: Division Leader, Energy Management and Utilities

Posting Close Date: end of day February 23, 2025

Note: This vacancy is covering a temporary leave for up to 6 months.

Purpose of Position:

Reporting to the Division Leader, Energy Management and Utilities, under the overall direction of the Corporate Leader, Operations, the Engineering Technologist, Roads & Utilities evaluates and coordinates rehabilitation projects; assists with technical assessments on traffic operations and/or studies; coordinates utility related activities; provides technical assistance and/or prepares designs and drawings for a variety of civil engineering projects, prepares cost estimates and contract documents; administers and provides inspections; assists with the preparation, coordination and compiling of review comments on engineering submissions to ensure adherence to plans, specifications, and conditions to satisfy the Municipality’s engineering standards and industry best practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Must have a 3 year diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Must have CTech or CET designation.
• Must be a member in good standing with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
• Minimum of 4 years progressive experience in the field of infrastructure and development engineering.
• Experience with ESRI and ACAD software tools and project management applications would be an asset.
• Must have customer service experience.
• Must have experience in project management.
• Must have experience in preparing technical reports and memos.
• Must have experience establishing professional relationships and networking.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Must be able to demonstrate advanced analytical skills, problem solving skills, tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and effective time management skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate awareness and ability to keep current of new and evolving trends and techniques in the field of municipal infrastructure.
• Must be able to demonstrate skills with computer applications including Windows, and Microsoft Office.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-developed customer service, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge in building and construction.
• Experience dealing with the public.
• Must have knowledge in the principles of project management.
• Knowledge of surveying techniques and operation of survey equipment.
• Knowledge of municipal bylaws, Ontario Provincial Standards and Drawings, Highway Traffic Act, Book 7 training, Occupational Health & Safety Act of Ontario, and WHMIS would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Civil Engineering principles.
• Knowledge of the development planning approval process.
• Familiar with municipal engineering design guidelines and Ontario Provincial Standards and Specifications.
• Familiar with all relevant Federal and Provincial legislation concerning all matters of municipal engineering including the Environmental Assessment Act, Highway Traffic Act, Drainage Act, Public Transportation Highway Improvement Act, and any other legislation and regulations.
• Familiar with soil removal and deposition processes.

Major Responsibilities:

• Review design drawings and inspect construction sites to ensure compliance with the Municipality’s engineering standards and applicable legislation relating to public safety.
• Provide technical input and comments on designs and drawings for a variety of civil engineering projects, including sanitary and storm sewers, water main, pumping stations and drainage works, pavement, curb and gutter, etc.
• Provide feedback regarding establishing existing and future infrastructure requirements and standards for the Municipality.
• Provide information for the preparation of project estimates, milestones for municipal and construction scheduling and contract documentation.
• Maintain condition assessments and infrastructure management studies for roads, signage, sidewalks, bridges, culverts, traffic signals, sewers, water mains, and railway crossings as required.
• Prepare technical reports and review designs utilizing the Local Improvement Act, Ontario Building Code, OPSS, and OPSD.
• Provide information for the maintenance, summary, and analysis of traffic counts, speed data, safety at intersections and along roadways, including coordination with consultants as required for support.
• Analyze and make recommendations related to traffic calming, speed reduction and safety related to existing roadway conditions and design, all in conformance to changing standards and requirements.
• Assess and make recommendations for improvements across the Municipality related to the safety of intersections and set priorities on recommendations and funding.
• Prepare specifications and reports including the preparation of contract documentation for the procurement of tender and proposal bids to support roads and utilities.
• Provide technical information and data to external consultants, utility companies, ratepayers and coworkers in other municipal departments.
• Provide information for the preparation of the annual budget related to the review and inspection of road and utility projects and/or proposals.
• Coordinate and manage approvals related to use of the Municipal right-of-way by third parties.
• Provide technical information, comments and approvals on the location of all requests to install utilities such as hydro, gas, telephone, cable TV and other telecommunication plant within the municipal/public right-of-way.
• Respond to requests for information from lawyers and realtors on proposed land transactions related to roads and utility matters.
• Attend meetings to provide input on engineering proposals, including coordinating comments.
• Liaise with external government agencies, neighbouring municipalities, local agencies and organizations on municipal related matters related to traffic, safety, roads and utilities.
• Prepare conceptual engineering and design reports, studies, and drawings related to projects, as required.
• Complete field inspections as required for works initiated by the Municipality to ensure adherence to relevant Engineering Agreements and contract documents.
• Monitor and track utility projects for required securities and timing of releases, and/or reductions, all in conformance with approvals and agreements.
• Collection, distribution and filing of record drawings, sewer videos, gas & hydro drawings.
• Provide technical comments regarding reviews of traffic studies and traffic operational issues in the Municipality.
• Coordinate and chair quarterly utility coordination committee meetings.
• Investigate and respond to public complaints, as required.
• Complete investigations for various engineering matters related to roads and utilities.
• Coordinate field inspections, undertake contract administration, prepare payment certificates, and ensure quality control on all assigned projects.
• Provide technical comments for the preparation of the development of policies and by-laws relating to transportation, roads and utilities.
• Provide technical comments in the preparation of committee and council reports, including investigations, analysis, and recommendations for engineering and transportation projects and related matters.
• Support development reviews, as required, with respect to roads and utilities.
• Support Public Works, Capital Projects, Water Management, and Drainage Divisions as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Decision Making & Judgement:

• Work is performed under the general direction of the Division Leader – Energy Management & Utilities and Corporate Leader - Operations.
• Work with the Capital Projects Division and Community Planning Division.
• Work within guidelines of policies, procedures and engineering standards of the Municipality.

Physical Skill & Effort

• Sitting, standing, bending, walking.
• Stooping, stairs, lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Keyboarding.

Working Conditions:

• Works within an office environment within the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week).
• Some exposure to adverse weather conditions and other undesirable environmental characteristics is required.
• Driving around the municipality is required.

Control over Work Schedule

• Occasionally requested to work beyond normal office hours.
• Overtime as specified in the Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 704.2.

Core Competencies

• Accuracy & Attention to Detail
• Planning & Development
• Self Motivated
• Cooperation
• Professionalism
• Problem Solving
• Multitasking
• Technical Knowledge

As an inclusive employer, the Municipality of Lakeshore is committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need. The Municipality is also committed to ensuring that personal information will remain confidential under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.