Seasonal Engineering Technologist: Utilities & Inspections

City of Saskatoon; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Saskatoon is seeking a Civil/Geomatics Technologist to support the construction, operation and maintenance of water and sewer utility systems. Under supervision, you will perform field and office duties related to project delivery and records management.

This CUPE 59 position requires two years of related experience, a post-secondary technology program, and a valid Saskatchewan driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Education, Training and Experience: Graduation from a recognized two-year post-secondary civil, mechanical, drafting or geomatics technology program.
• Certification or eligibility for certification as a Professional Technologist (P. Tech) with Technology Professionals Saskatchewan.
• Two years’ related survey or inspection experience.
• Driver’s Licence: Saskatchewan Class 5 and a clean driving record (SGI Abstract).

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing contract documents for roadways and water/sewer projects, and prepare cost estimates and tender summaries.
• Review video footage of water/sewer utility connections to assess condition and performance.
• Receive and evaluate utility connection replacement requests; liaise with applicants and contractors; maintain drawings and records in databases.
• Review new utility connection plans for compliance and coordinate with multiple stakeholders; locate utilities and approve installation locations.
• Track project approval and restoration fees per City specifications and agreements; assist with subdivision/rezoning plan reviews.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, homeowners, and public agencies; respond to inquiries.
• Inspect residential, commercial, and industrial water/sewer connections; prepare check sheets and coordinate with Meter Shop.
• Prepare progress reports; issue deficiency lists and ensure rectifications; issue certificates and summaries of expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements; inspect sites and document findings.
• Identify design/operational issues and recommend field changes; compile data to support maintenance programs.
• Assist with invoicing homeowners for cost-sharing connections; supervise assigned staff.

Skills

Engineering plan interpretation

Verbal & written communication

Staff supervision

Microsoft Office

Self-motivation / supervision-free

Education

Two-year post-secondary civil/mechanical/drafting/geomatics technology program

Professional Technologist (P. Tech) certification eligibility

Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence

SGI driver’s abstract – clean driving record

Tools

None

Job description

The City of Saskatoon is seeking a Civil/Geomatics Technologist to support the construction, operation and maintenance of water and sewer utility systems. Under supervision, you will perform field and office duties related to project delivery and records management.

This CUPE 59 position requires two years of related experience, a post-secondary technology program, and a valid Saskatchewan driver’s licence.