Engineering Technologist - Township of St. Clair

County of Lambton; Mooretown; On-site; CAD 5,155,000 - 6,263,000; Full time

Job summary

The Township of St. Clair is seeking an Engineering Technologist to support the Public Works/Engineering Department in Mooretown, ON. The role focuses on design review, approvals, and inspections for subdivision, roadworks, pipelines and utilities, with field surveys and documentation tasks.

The successful candidate will operate CAD, manage records, and help with studies while maintaining compliance with municipal policies. A 35-hour work week and competitive hourly pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Engineering Technology (3-year program) or equivalent.
• Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator License with related course knowledge.
• Member or eligible to become an OACETT Certified Engineering Technician (Civil preferred).
• Experience with infrastructure management, modeling, CAD, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Responsibilities

• Support design, review, approval and inspection of development and capital works (subdivision, highway, pipeline, utilities).
• Operate CAD system and prepare technical documents.
• Conduct preliminary field surveys and inspections; ensure contractor compliance with regulations and municipal policy.
• Maintain technical records and support technical studies; perform miscellaneous assigned tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Reading blueprints

Education

Engineering Technology diploma (3-year)

Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator License

OACETT membership eligible

Infrastructure management, modeling, CAD

Tools

CAD

Word processing

Spreadsheets (Excel)

Database software

Job description

Engineering Technologist - Township of St. Clair

Job Category: Community Partner

Requisition Number: ENGIN006487

• Posted : October 8, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Township of St. Clair
Mooretown, ON N0N, CAN

Description

* Please Note: This position is not with the County of Lambton. It is with our Community Partner, the Township of St. Clair. Application instructions are included in the posting. *

The Township of St. Clair is seeking a motivated individual for a permanent full-time Engineering Technologist position within the Public Works / Engineering Department.

Working under the direction of the Coordinator of Engineering, this position is responsible for supporting the design and review, approval and inspection of development and capital works related to subdivision, highway, pipeline and utility construction. The scope of work will also require that the Engineering Technologist support industrial development and planning applications. Additional responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, some of the following: operating the CAD system and preparing technical documents, preliminary field surveys, field inspections, ensuring contractor adherence to regulations and municipal policy, maintenance of technical records and supporting technical studies. Lastly, the successful incumbent will perform miscellaneous assignments as directed.

Education and Qualifications:
Required qualifications and experience will include a post-secondary diploma from a recognized college in the Engineering Technology field (3-year program) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator License with course knowledge related to road, sewer and watermain inspection, and design courses. The successful incumbent must also be a member, or remain eligible to become a member, of the OACETT (Certified Engineering Technician, preferably Civil). Lastly, experience related to infrastructure management, modeling, CAD, word processing, spreadsheet and database is required.

This position is for an existing vacancy within the Township of St. Clair. Compensation will be in accordance with OPSEU Local 123 Collective Agreement. The rate of pay will range from $37.72 – $45.46 per hour and the successful candidate will assume a 35-hour work week. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please note this document is available in alternative formats upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability beginning with the recruitment process. The Township of St. Clair is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please contact the Clerk’s office and we will make all necessary arrangements to meet your needs.

St. Clair Township values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Diversity at our Corporation means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.

Personal information submitted will be used for the sole purpose of this competition. It is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for employment purposes.