City of Toronto

Engineering Technologist Technician 1

City of Toronto

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: TorontoCanada

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Salary

💰 CA$4,464 - CA$4,888 per hour

About the role

  • Reports to the Supervisor of Design in the Roadway Section of the Engineering & Construction Services Division.
  • Provide engineering designs for the preparation of multi-disciplinary municipal linear infrastructure construction projects.
  • Administers prepares and coordinates requirements related to detailed engineering designs, contract drawings, maps, sketches and reports.
  • Conducts field investigations and studies for a variety of planned proposals, programs and projects.
  • Provides advanced technical support to engineers for the planning, design and tendering of municipal linear infrastructure projects.
  • Prepares and conducts training and demonstrations for users of CADD software.
  • Liaises with internal and external stakeholders at various stages of the design process.
  • Investigates and responds to project inquiries related to the design, standards and CADD information.
  • Ensures that all designs are carried out in accordance with various City of Toronto engineering design standards, specifications, and procedures.
  • Plans, organizes and prioritizes work on multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Requirements

  • Graduate in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Considerable design experience in complex municipal infrastructure including roads, sewers, watermains and other linear municipal infrastructure.
  • Considerable experience utilizing computer software (e.g. Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), Bentley Microstation, Inroads, Microsoft Office Suite) to produce alignments, profiles, cross-sections, area/volume reports in a design environment.
  • Valid Ontario Driver's License Class “G” and eligibility to write and pass the tests required to receive a City driver's licence needed to operate a city vehicle.
  • Ability to review, interpret and critique engineering drawings, reports and documents, e.g. plans and profiles, surveys, specifications, etc.
  • Ability to interpret and apply relevant regulations, statutes, standards and practices related to design of linear infrastructure such as Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Provincial Standards Specifications (OPSS), Ontario Provincial Standards Drawings (OPSD), Transportation Association of Ontario (TAC), Ministry of the Environment (MECP).
  • Advanced understanding in the principles and application of Civil Engineering theories, methods, and practices.
  • Advanced knowledge of construction practices and methods.
  • Advanced analytical skills with the ability to perform manual and computerized mathematical calculations in an engineering environment.
  • Ability to work effectively with consultants, contractors, colleagues and other City employees at all levels and members of the public.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, at all organizational levels.
  • Ability to provide work direction and training to other staff.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize and organize and work with minimal supervision.
  • Advanced problem solving, project coordination skills and the ability to exercise independent judgement in dealing with technical matters.
  • Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity, inclusion and respectful workplaces.

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Hard skills
Civil Engineeringdesign experienceengineering drawingsmathematical calculationsCADDBentley MicrostationInroadsconstruction practicesproject coordinationproblem solving
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillswork directiontrainingplanningprioritizationorganizationindependent judgementstakeholder engagementcollaboration
Certifications
Graduate in Civil Engineering TechnologyOntario Driver's License Class G