Senior Technologist-C1603

Summary of Duties:

Reports to a Division Manager III. Acts under the direction of an Engineer to coordinate the planning, administration, project management, carrying out and approval of various technical studies, designs, construction and maintenance works, reports, agreements and applications relating to the operations of the Division.

Work Performed:

• Coordinates engineering responses on water distribution, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and stormwater management 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, computer analyses, designs, drawings, applications and proposals submitted by consultants, developers, contractors and others for approval by the Division.
• Coordinates the preparation of the Capital program and assists in the preparation and monitoring of divisional budgets.
• Trains and supervises a work group of two or more technical staff.
• Coordinates the work of Consultants and maintenance 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 III.
• 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 written reports to Board of Control, various Committees of Council, City Manager and Division Manager III.
• 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.
• Recommends the scheduling of vacations and granting of overtime and casual time off for subordinate staff.
• Reviews the performance of subordinate staff with the Division Manager III.
• Ensures the maintenance of the computerized inventory (WIMS and SIMS) for water and sewer data and water performance records.
• Represents the Division Manager III or an Engineer on Water/Wastewater/Stormwater Management and Drainage Engineering matters in his/her absence.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Three year Community College Civil Engineering Diploma.

Experience:

Over five years' related experience.

Specialized Training & Licenses:

Skills and abilities in the following areas are necessary:

• Member of the Ontario Certified Engineering Technician and Technologist (OACETT) as a Certified Engineering Technologist.
• Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and various software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Driver's Licence-Class G.

Compensation & Other Information:

$67,373 - $97,924 (Level 16)

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 7:30 am to 3:30 pm or 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Work Arrangement: Onsite. Subject to change in accordance with business requirements.

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.
This position is located in Water Operations. 

Police Record Check:

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