Intermediate Technologist II (Full-Time)

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Thunder Bay is seeking a Civil Engineering Technologist to prepare designs and drawings for municipal infrastructure including roads, sewers and water systems. The role involves GIS data handling, contract documentation, and coordination with project engineers.

You will use AutoCAD and Civil 3D to deliver accurate layouts, assist at field sites, and contribute to as-constructed records while supporting various city divisions and consultants.

Qualifications

• Design experience and ability to prepare construction drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D is required.
• Basic knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Prepares designs and drawings for roads, intersections, traffic signals, pavement markings, sewers, watermains, sidewalks, bridges and drainage.
• Prepares designs and layouts for construction projects for approval by the Project Engineer.
• Updates maps, standard drawings and connection drawings; adds as-constructed information after projects finish.
• Provides information to City divisions and consultants; handles inquiries by phone and in person.
• Participates in contract documents and MOE applications; uses GIS for infrastructure databases.
• Operates plotters and assists in collecting field data and layout of construction projects.
• May participate in construction inspections; performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Design experience

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Engineering formulas

Tables & equations

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Education

Diploma in civil engineering technology

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of Supervisor – Design and Field Engineering or his/her delegate and the technical guidance of the Senior Technologist, prepares designs and drawings.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares designs and drawings for roads, intersections, traffic signals, pavement markings, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, watermains, sidewalks, bridges, culverts and drainage.
• Prepares designs and layouts for various types of construction projects for approval by the Project Engineer.
• Prepares and revises City maps, standard drawings, sewer and water connection drawings and “Local Improvement” drawings and adds “As-Constructed” information to drawings when projects are completed.
• Prepares cost estimates, quantities, bills of material lists and general notes for construction projects and processes applications for private sewer and water connections.
• Provides information to other City Divisions and Consultants, and answers telephone and counter inquires.
• Participates in the preparation of contract documents and Ministry of the Environment applications.
• Updates Sewer, Water and Roads Infrastructure databases, using GIS (Geographical Information System) software.
• Operates and maintains various types of plotters used to produce construction drawings and maps.
• Collects traffic data and assists the survey staff with the collection of as-constructed information, field data and the layout of construction projects.
• May participate in construction inspections.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Diploma in civil engineering technology; and
• Three years’ experience related to the major responsibilities; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills/Abilities:

• Must have design experience and be skilled in construction drawing preparation using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, engineering and mathematical formulas, tables and equations
• A basic knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software is required

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• May be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant.If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION:

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY:

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

The City of Thunder Bay providesexceptional quality of life to those wholive, work, and play in Thunder Bay–a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay isrich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value ourhigh quality of lifeand promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

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