Technologist, Civil

City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ottawa is seeking a Technologist, Civil to provide engineering support for water and wastewater facilities. The role involves technical assessments, inspections, and data analysis to ensure effective maintenance and operation of city infrastructure. Candidates should have a community college diploma in Civil Engineering and relevant experience. This full-time temporary position offers competitive pay and encourages diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in facility operations or maintenance.
• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with OACETT or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for water and wastewater facilities.
• Conduct inspections and analyze data for maintenance programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Data analysis

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Education

3-year community college diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

SCADA systems

Job description

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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 hours per week

Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside

Salary: $74,215.96 - $86,841.30 annually (2024 rates)

Location: ROPEC, 800 Green's Creek, Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Information Technology

Application Close: 29/05/2025

Job Summary

Engineering Support Services provides engineering programs and support for the Public Works & Environmental Services department, including asset management for water and wastewater facilities, project management, lifecycle optimization, and energy initiatives.

You will provide technical support in specialized engineering disciplines to assess and maintain the City’s water, wastewater, and solid waste facilities, conduct inspections, analyze data, and support maintenance and replacement programs.

Education and Experience

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

Minimum of 5 years' experience in facility operations or maintenance, with expertise in one or more of the following:

• Electrical: experience with power supply and distribution, high voltage systems
• Mechanical: experience with mechanical, fluid, thermal, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, HVAC
• Instrumentation: experience with SCADA and control systems
• Civil: experience with concrete, steel tanks, vessels in water and sewer systems

Certifications and Licences

Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with OACETT or eligible to obtain certification.

Knowledge

• Reliability assessment, asset management, infrastructure deterioration models
• Design, operation, inspection, maintenance of water and waste systems
• Equipment design, predictive testing, lifecycle costs
• MS Office, AutoCAD, CMMS, SCADA systems
• Environmental modeling, data analysis, infrastructure management

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Organizational and project management skills
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting skills
• Interpretation of engineering plans and documents
• Effective communication and report writing
• Analytical thinking, accuracy, sound judgment
• Client service orientation, initiative, tact and diplomacy

Additional Information

• Language requirement: English (oral, reading, writing)
• Police Record Check required
• Initial pay at 95% of starting rate, with experience and performance considered
• Applications from diverse communities are encouraged
• Accommodation available upon request during the hiring process

Other Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Government Administration

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The City promotes diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds.