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Sr. Engineering Technician

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The City of Kawartha Lakes is seeking an individual to fulfill the full-time position of:

Sr. Engineering Technician

Job #12-088

(Internal/External)

CUPE 855 Inside

($25.30 - $30.94)

Reports to: Supervisor, Development Engineering

Job Description:

  • Coordinate the review and approval of planning applications and development proposals within the City;
  • Coordinate engineering consultants engaged on municipal and development projects.  Review work from a technical perspective to ensure that design, budget, cost estimate, and tender documents are complete and meet engineering, provincial, and municipal standards;
  • Coordinate, manage, and review the preparation of master drainage plans, sub watershed studies, sanitary and water system models;
  • Responsible for preparation of cost estimates for input into the Capital budget;
  • Assist in the preparation and administration of the current budget for the section;
  • Responsible for the project cost estimate, design, cost control, record keeping and scheduling of all work for the delivery of municipal projects within assigned time deadlines;
  • Prepare and oversee environmental assessments on assigned projects;
  • Prepare reports for City Council relating to various engineering issues;
  • Accountable for the financial control of all projects, including related reporting, documentation, account set-up, and closure, and which may include some or all of local improvements, special grants, subsidies, donations and City financing;
  • Monitor, evaluate and recommend use of emerging practices and technologies and other improvements;
  • Respond to public inquiries and complaints. Record and investigate and recommend follow-up action;
  • Other similar duties as assigned.

Skills / Educational Required:

  • Post secondary Diploma (typically a 3 year program) in Civil Engineering;
  • Must have or be eligible for the OACETT designation (Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists);
  • Minimum of five (5) years experience in a municipal engineering related field;
  • Knowledge of applicable policies, procedures and legislation related to civil engineering;
  • Excellent oral communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public, consultants, contractors, developers, staff, Council and senior management;
  • Excellent written communication skills; attention-to-detail and accuracy a must;
  • Ability to exercise discretion and tact;
  • Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize work load and meet deadlines effectively;
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Land Development, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite software;
  • Proficient in Total Station Surveys and layout;
  • Experience in WaterCAD and SewerCAD would be an asset;
  • Valid `G’ Driver’s License for the Province of Ontario.

Applicants must be prepared for skills testing.

Interested applicants are invited to apply in confidence by 4:00 p.m. on June 6, 2012 to:

Human Resources Officer
City of Kawartha Lakes
P.O. Box 9000, 26 Francis Street
Lindsay, ON  K9V 5R8
Or e-mail to jobs@city.kawarthalakes.on.ca

Please quote job number and position title on your submission.

Date posted:  May 16, 2012

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