About the Role:As assigned, to assist supervisory engineering staff in their administration of municipal projects by preparing or checking engineering designs, plans, estimates and calculations; assuming care and control of the City's computer aided design/drafting (CADD) facilities; undertaking design, construction administration and, from time to time, construction inspection responsibilities for various assigned projects; and to provide municipal services information to the public.
What You'll be Doing:- Under professional supervision, prepare engineering estimates, quantities, designs, drawings (utilizing AutoCAD) and specifications for public works, especially roads, sewers, watermains, sidewalks and parking lots, together with all appurtenances.
- Under professional supervision, for assigned in-house projects, undertake the design and construction administration of those projects. Includes completing detailed design; preparing plans, specifications, tender documents and cost estimates; coordinating utility relocations and property requirements, coordinating tendering process and making recommendations on contract awards; obtaining necessary approvals from governing bodies; administrating contracts and supervising construction including preparation of progress and completion payments, approving project changes up to the contingency amount and resolving field construction problems.
- For assigned projects, as required from time to time, undertake construction inspection duties. Includes checking that the grades, alignment, materials, equipment and methods utilized by contractor conform with design plans and specifications; and recording all information pertinent to the project.
- Prepare assessments, notices and summaries for projects under statutory authority (e.g. The Municipal Act), make the required submissions for cost sharing, and to the approving authorities, as necessary.
- Perform engineering calculations for volume, area, curves, grades, sewer velocities and capacities and road geometrics.
- Transact on assigned matters with approving or regulatory authorities, consultants, contractors, utility companies, City and Regional staff and other pertinent contacts.
- Prepare assigned reports or graphic material pertaining to budget preparation, public or council presentations, tender summaries, and other project administration matters.
- Perform other similar and related duties as required.
What's Required:- Graduate of a three year College program in civil engineering technology or equivalent of education and experience.
- A Certified Engineering Technologist, or equivalent training and experience.
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in the area of civil engineering, with municipal emphasis.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and computer systems, including software packages, such as Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
- Knowledge, training and experience with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and City safety policies, in particular as they relate to: excavation and trench safety, confined space entry and traffic control.
- Ability to visualize the assigned work and to organize and plan accordingly.
- Ability to work alone, with a minimum of supervision.
- Ability to express oneself clearly, orally and in writing.
- Ability to work effectively with contractors and consultants.
- Awareness and desire to serve the public while ensuring adherence to Corporation policy.
- Valid Class G driver's licence.
Job Details:Job ID: 2026-225
Employee Group: CUPE Local 157
Pay Group: 10
Pay Rate: $85,940 - $96,569
Location: City Hall - 50 Church Street
Hours: 35 per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time
Duration: Permanent
Application Deadline: 11/9/26
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the application deadline date.Other Requirements:Other Position Requirements include: Class G Driver's Licence, Clean driving record, Ability to travel between City work locations
