Engineering Technician (Environmental Capital Projects)

Kawartha Lakes; Canada; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kawartha Lakes seeks an Engineering Technician to support water, wastewater and solid waste infrastructure projects within the Infrastructure Design and Construction Division in Lindsay, ON. The position is full-time with CUPE 855 Inside.

You will conduct field investigations, prepare drawings and contract documents, coordinate consultants and contractors, review designs and reports, and assist with cost control and project records while ensuring safety and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience, preferably in a municipal environment.
• Working toward certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists.
• Proficiency with Total Station surveys and layout.
• Experience in water, wastewater and solid waste infrastructure.
• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Driver's Licence; travel may be required.
• Criminal Record Check required upon conditional offer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and review background information for capital projects related to water, wastewater and solid waste infrastructure.
• Assist with the preparation of drawings, specifications, estimates and contract documents such as RFT, RFP, and RFQ.
• Coordinate and oversee Consultants and Contractors to manage capital projects through design and construction.
• Perform technical reviews and provide input on design, specifications, assessments, drawings and reports.
• Perform or coordinate engineering inspection services on construction projects.
• Perform financial administrative activities including processing payment certificates and change orders.
• 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 municipal infrastructure.
• Research and prepare engineering reports and technical memoranda.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Total Station Surveys

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Number of available positions:

1

Date of Posting:

Aug 5/26

Septempber 4, 2026

Duration (if temporary):

N/A

Location:

Lindsay, ON

Union:

CUPE 855 Inside

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Wage: $40.57 - $43.88 per hour (2026)

Reports To: Supervisor, Environmental Capital Project Management

Location: Lindsay, ON

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, an acceptable Criminal Record Check will be required;

The City of Kawartha Lakes is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are dedicated to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the recruitment and selection process.