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Under the direct supervision of the Process Engineer - Environment is responsible for assisting the monitoring of process control and maintenance activities, technical research and project management related to plant process optimization and asset management programs.

• Reviews daily plant operations and optimizes process control performance.
• Identifies trends and problems and researches and recommends solutions to improve performance and efficiencies in treatment processes.
• Monitors maintenance practices to initiate improvements to extend the life cycle of equipment or identify cost efficiencies.
• Manages projects related to the operation of the treatment process and equipment for the facilities.
• Conducts research into new operational practices and equipment related to the treatment plants.
• Conducts pilot testing of new equipment and processes to determine benefits and impacts of full-scale implementation.
• Investigates, evaluates and implements hardware and software changes to the process control systems.
• Assists the Division regarding plant process optimization and asset management programs.
• Provides technical direction to staff.
• Develops safety and operational procedures and recommends the need for appropriate training to ensure understanding and use of new techniques, procedures and equipment.
• Assists in the development of the operating and capital budgets.
• Manual data entry into spreadsheets, databases, and other applications from various data sources (both digital and print).
• Performs other such related duties as required.

• Must currently be enrolled in a university engineering program.

• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must be highly motivated and be able to work well in a team environment.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must possess superior customer service skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

• May be required to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation.
• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

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

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.

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

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: 625-3866

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

If you are offered a position as a summer student, you will be required to show proof of completing a full‑time/part‑time academic year (September to April) in 2024/2025 at a school, college, university or other educational institution. You may also be required to show proof of validity of your driver’s licence, professional licences, and/or education when such certification constitutes a job requirement or corporate program requirement.