Engineering Assistant I

City of Regina; Canada; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Regina is seeking an entry-level technical employee for inspection and maintenance of engineering projects. Responsibilities include elementary drafting, compiling statistics, and assisting senior engineering assistants, with qualifications required in Civil Engineering technology or equivalent experience. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness benefits

Growth through educational support

Qualifications

• Knowledge of elementary mathematics including algebra and geometry.
• Ability to work outdoors under various weather conditions.
• Candidates may apply without qualifications based on education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs elementary drafting and compiles statistics from field notes.
• Assists in establishing line and grade and conducts surveys.
• Maintains technical files and prepares profiles from field notes.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Effective working relations

Understanding instructions

Education

One (1) year certificate in Civil Engineering technology

Senior matriculation

Job description

This is elementary technical work at the beginning level pertaining to inspection, design, construction, maintenance and operation of engineering projects. The employee in this position is responsible for very limited use of engineering instruments and drafting equipment on simple field and / or office projects, or may assist a superior on simple engineering tasks. Assignments are given in detail and all aspects of the work are performed under the supervision of a superior. Incumbents may also be required to perform or become familiar with the duties and responsibilities of senior engineering assistants to better quality themselves within the series.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs elementary drafting from either oral or written instructions.
• Compiles elementary statistics from field notes and related information.
• Assists a superior in establishing line and grade and using chain and rod.
• Conducts traffic counts and similar simple surveys; gathers and summarizes data for compilation of statistics.
• Maintains a variety of technical files and records pertaining to the work of the branch.
• Reduces field notes of superior engineering assistants and prepares simple profiles and cross-sections from the field notes.
• Cares for and safeguards survey equipment during field operations
• Performs related work as required.

Key Qualifications

• A one (1) year certificate in Civil Engineering technology or an educational equivalent; or senior matriculation and a minimum of one (1) year's related experience in a municipal engineering environment.
• Knowledge of elementary mathematics, including algebra and plane geometry.
• Ability to make mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time under unfavourable weather conditions as required by work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations as necessitated by work assignments.

Working / Other Conditions

• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• NOTE : Candidates not possessing the qualifications as stated above may apply and be considered on the basis of their combined education and experience.

Additional Requirements :

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.

At City of Regina, we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If you’re passionate about public service and making a difference, apply now! For detailed job descriptions, CBAs, and application tips, visit our . Note : Only applications submitted via our online application system are accepted