Technologist, Civil

City of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ottawa is seeking an Engineering Support Services professional to provide technical support for water and wastewater facilities. This full-time temporary position involves conducting inspections, analyzing data, and supporting maintenance programs. Candidates should possess a diploma in engineering and relevant experience in facility operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in facility operations or maintenance environments.
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with OACETT, or able to obtain certification.
• Knowledge of reliability assessment approaches and asset management practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for condition assessment and predictive maintenance programs.
• Conduct predictive testing and inspections; analyze data and trends.
• Audit operational and maintenance activities.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

3 year community college diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

AutoCAD

CMMS Systems

Job description

Requisition ID: 17678
Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.
Service: Water Facilities & Treatment Services
Branch:Facilities Maintenance & Support Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 2 years
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $74,215.96 - $86,841.30 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: ROPEC, 800 Green's Creek
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Information Technology
Application Close:29/05/2025

JOB SUMMARY

Engineering Support Services delivers engineering programs and support services to the Public Works & Environmental Services department, including developing the corporate Asset Management strategy for water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs and facilities, capital project management services (facility and network), lifecycle performance optimization, energy efficiency and energy management initiatives, and efficiency improvements for water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste programs.

You are responsible for providing technical support (in specialized engineering technology disciplines of Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or Civil) to the condition assessment and/or predictive maintenance programs for the City’s drinking water, wastewater and solid waste plants, facilities, linear assets, and equipment of Environment.

You conduct predictive testing and inspections; collect, interpret and analyze data and information; provide technical support for the development of the annual and longer-term replacement maintenance programs; and audit operational and maintenance activities, and performance and audit reports on program completion prepared by operational staff, in order to note trends and anomalies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 3 year community college diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or Civil Engineering.

Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in facility operations or maintenance environments with a progressive focus in one or more of the following areas:

• Electrical: experience with electrical power supply and complex distribution systems, especially high voltage systems (greater than 750 volts) with generation capabilities.
• Mechanical: experience with mechanical, electro-mechanical, fluid flow, thermal, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and heating, ventilating & air conditioning (HVAC).
• Instrumentation: experience with SCADA instrumentation, operating control systems and associated ancillary equipment for facilities processes.
• Civil: experience with concrete structures, steel tanks, and non-metallic vessels preferably in water supply and sewer systems and treatment plants.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with OACETT, or able to obtain certification within the timeframe determined by the employer KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of reliability assessment approaches, methods and techniques used in engineering analysis such as infrastructure deterioration models, material performance characterization, rehabilitation techniques, and asset management practices for large environmental systems
• Knowledge of design, construction, operation, inspection, maintenance practices and procedures for equipment, processes and systems relating to drinking water, waste water, solid waste and surface water draining facilities or networks
• Knowledge of equipment design, construction practices, predictive testing techniques, maintenance, repair and rehabilitation options, and life-cycle costing
• Computer systems and applications to support analysis and reporting, such as MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, AutoCAD
• CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) Systems
• Knowledge of the maintenance and operation of the electrical, instrumentation, and SCADA systems
• General knowledge of analytical and hydraulic modeling techniques as applied to environmental systems
• Methods used in gathering, analyzing and evaluating operational systems or equipment data
• Working knowledge of infrastructure management systems, digital inventories and schematic mapping
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Work independently, with minimal direction, and collaboratively with all staff
• Possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, initiate, organize and prioritize own work, to manage competing demands, and meet deadlines
• Proficient in data collection, database development and querying
• Proficient in compiling, synthesizing and analyzing data
• Able to read and interpret specifications, engineering plans and documents
• Possess project management skills
• Able to undertake research and literature reviews
• Possess computer literacy in applications related to the work such as MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, AutoCAD and those related to database management
• Able to use CMMC and SCADA systems
• Possess effective interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
• Possess strong documentation, and report writing skills
• Able to think analytically, and be attentive to accuracy and detail
• Able to demonstrate sound judgement
• Client service oriented
• Possess initiative and resourcefulness
• Able to demonstrate tact, diplomacy

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement:English oral, reading, writing
• Police Record Check:The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at [e-mail].