Engineering Technician

Town of Wasaga Beach; Wasaga Beach; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Engineering Technician to join their dynamic team in a growing community. This exciting role involves providing technical assistance in municipal infrastructure, maintaining asset management systems, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. You will engage in a variety of responsibilities, including drafting, surveying, and reporting, while contributing positively to a service-oriented team. With a flexible work schedule and a comprehensive compensation package, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. If you're ready to take on this challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

OMERS Pension

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Extended Health Care

Personal Days

Professional Development

Flexible Work Week

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering Technician diploma and eligibility for C.Tech. or C.E.T. designation.
• Two years of relevant experience in municipal infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance in town standards and policies.
• Maintain municipal asset management systems and review plans.
• Conduct traffic data collection and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD Civil 3D

G.I.S. ArcView

Construction Survey Techniques

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Civil Engineering Technician Diploma

Job description

Engineering Technician

(Permanent Full Time – Existing Position)

The Town of Wasaga Beach is seeking an energetic and self-motivated individual to perform the full-time duties and responsibilities of the Engineering Technician.

General Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager of Engineering Services, this position will provide technical assistance in the preparation of town standards and policies, maintain municipal asset management inventory systems including streetlighting equipment and roadway signage, review and comment/approve Infill Lot Grading and Drainage Plans, utility Municipal Consent applications, as well as Road Occupation Permit applications. The role also involves traffic data collection and reporting, responding to general inquiries, providing computer-assisted drafting/mapping services, surveying, inspection, and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Possess a Civil Engineering Technician or Technology diploma and be eligible for C.Tech. or C.E.T. designation and membership with OACETT, coupled with two years relevant experience.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Windows and Office applications, AutoCAD Civil 3D software, G.I.S. ArcView, construction survey instruments and techniques, Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, relevant legislation/guidelines/policies and procedures including the Ontario Traffic Manuals.
• Knowledge of municipal infrastructure design and drafting, plans review, subdivision development, stormwater management and lot grading, and design and contract administration of municipal infrastructure projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, courteously, and professionally in any situation, and contribute positively to a service-oriented team.
• Valid Class ‘G’ Driver’s License in good standing and a reliable vehicle for corporate use.
• Current and acceptable drivers’ abstract and criminal reference check.

Hourly Wage Range:

$42.95 - $50.24 (35 hours/week)

Why join us:

• Wasaga is a growing community with a state-of-the-art 117K ft² twin pad arena, library, multi-use facility, After-Hours Medical Center, and Wasaga Beach Drive revitalization.
• Be part of a community partnership with the Junior “A” Wasaga River Dragons, and a new high school (2027).
• A total compensation package which includes OMERS Pension, health, dental, extended health care, personal days, professional development, and a flexible 35-hour work week through the “Work your way Wasaga” model.

For more information, see the Job Description.

To apply, please visit our website at http://www.wasagabeach.com/careers by: May 29, 2025.

The Town of Wasaga Beach is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process, upon request. Please advise the Town of Wasaga Beach Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants who apply for this position, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, and will be used for candidate selection.