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Engineering Technician (Infrastructure Design)

Department Engineering and Corporate Assets Department - Infrastructure Design and Construction Division

Location Lindsay, ON

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Job Brief

The Engineering Technician is responsible for various engineering-related projects and tasks within the City of Kawartha Lakes' Infrastructure Design and Construction Division.

Employment Status:

Permanent Full time

Union:

CUPE 855 Inside

Open To:

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Closing Date:

10/01/2025

Duration (if temporary):

N/A

Job Title Engineering Technician

Wage $37.44 - $40.50 per hour (2025)

Reports To Supervisor, Environmental Capital Project Management

Department Engineering & Corporate Assets, Infrastructure Design & Construction

Location Lindsay, ON

Hours Normal Working Hours 40 hours per week

Other General office environment with travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes in accordance with job requirements

Job Description

• Conduct field investigation and review background information to set scope and parameters of capital projects related to water, wastewater and solid waste infrastructure;

• Assist with the preparation of drawings, specifications, estimates and contract documents such as Request for Tender, Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation;

• Coordinate and oversee Consultants and Contractors to manage capital projects in all stages of design and construction;

• Perform technical reviews and provide input, comment or recommendation on design, specifications, assessments, studies, plans/drawings, materials, proposals, tenders, agreements, and reports;

• Perform or coordinate engineering inspection services on construction projects;

• Perform financial administrative activities including processing of payment certificates, negotiation of additional work claims, and assessment of contract work in accordance with contractual and statutory obligations;

• Collect and update field data for 'as constructed' plans;

• Perform pre-engineering and construction surveys and drafting for capital improvement projects;

• Maintain plans, maps, drawings and other records reflecting the municipal infrastructure;

• Research and prepare engineering reports and technical memoranda;

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

• Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering or a related field;

• Minimum 2 years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment;

• Working toward certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists;

• Proficiency in Total Station Surveys and layout;

• Experience in water, wastewater and solid waste infrastructure design and construction;

• Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion;

• Demonstrated customer-service and interpersonal skills at a level to develop and to maintain cooperative/collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization;

• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines, and the ability to deal with multiple demands;

• Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy;

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment;

• Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management;

• Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by municipal policies and procedures;

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software;

• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence,;

• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check will be required;

Applicants must also be prepared for skill testing during the recruitment process.

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