Senior Engineering Technician

Kawartha Lakes; Lindsay; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading municipality is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to manage and oversee various infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will lead in design, budget management, and coordinate work with contractors, ensuring compliance with local policies. Ideal applicants will have a civil engineering diploma and significant experience in project management within infrastructure design.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of related progressive experience.
• Must have or be eligible for the OACETT designation; CET designation preferred.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and construction of various projects.
• Process payment certificates and manage budgets.
• Coordinate and oversee work of external contractors.

Skills

Project Management

Road Design

Water/Sewer Infrastructure

Technical Services

Customer Service

Excellent Written Communication

Time Management

Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

Total Station Surveys

the internet

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineering Technician (Infrastructure Design)

Wage: $43.80 Hourly

Closing Date: August 9, 2025

Reports To: Supervisor, Capital Projects

Department: Engineering and Corporate Assets

Location: 322 Kent St W, Lindsay, ON

Hours: Normal Working Hours are 40 hours per week

Other: General office environment. Some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes may be necessary in accordance with job requirements.

Job Description

• Oversee Design and Construction of various roads, water, wastewater and bridge re-construction projects
• Processing payment certificates, change orders and other budgetary duties in relation to engineering capital projects
• Coordinate and oversee the work of external contractors and consulting services
• Perform or coordinate engineering inspection services which may include, but are not limited to: sampling, surveying, construction and traffic counts
• Assist in the preparation and administration of capital, operating and project-related budgets including projections, estimates, cost-control, interim and final reporting
• Responsible for financial control of assigned projects, including documentation, account set-up and closure, purchase orders, change orders and some or all of local improvements, special grants, subsidies, donations, financing, interim and final reporting
• Manage and oversee environmental assessments on assigned projects
• Assist with preparation of Request for Tender, Request for Proposal and Request for Quotation documentation
• Research and prepare engineering reports, technical memorandum and Council reports
• Perform technical reviews providing input, comment or recommendation on assessments, studies, plans/drawings, materials, proposals, agreements, asset management and reports
• Collaborate with staff in all departments to ensure continuity of service(s), providing progress or status reports and comment
• Identify, develop and recommend engineering and procedural improvements, reviewing, evaluating and implementing policies and best practices
• Maintain engineering records, documents and reports, including plans, maps and drawings
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and corporate policy/procedures
• Respond to public enquiries, recording and investigating each instance and recommending follow-up action
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

• Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Minimum five (5) years of related progressive experience in capital project management, road design, water/sewer infrastructure/treatment, construction, infrastructure, technical services and related operations
• Must have or be eligible for the OACETT designation (Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists); CET designation is preferred
• Experience in the specific area of specialty, development engineering is preferred
• Proficient in Total Station Surveys and layout
• Thorough knowledge of applicable policies, procedures and legislation related to civil engineering
• 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
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to function positively in a diverse range of teamwork situations
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently
• 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, a Criminal Record Check will be required

Applicants must also be prepared for skill testing during the recruitment process.

We will accommodate the needs of applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Please apply online by August 9, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

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