Senior Technologist-C1523

Summary of Duties:

Reports to a Division Manager. Acts under the direction of an Engineer to coordinate the planning, administration, project management, carrying out and approval of various technical studies, designs, construction and maintenance works, reports, agreements and applications relating to the operations of the Division.

Work Performed:

• Develops, maintains and monitors the Transportation Master Plan. Plans, administers, assigns, and reviews technical studies and environmental assessments for transportation infrastructure including roads, bridges, active transportation facilities and transit facilities. Prepares designs and estimates for construction and maintenance works. Reviews and recommends acceptance of various technical studies, computer analyses, designs, drawings, applications and proposals submitted by consultants, developers, contractors and others for approval by the Division.
• Conducts technical reviews and prepares engineering responses on transportation infrastructure resulting from Planning Act Applications.
• Investigates and responds to transportation operational concerns.
• Coordinates the preparation of the Capital program and assists in the preparation and monitoring of divisional budgets.
• Trains, supervises and is accountable for a work group of two or more technical staff.
• Coordinates the work of consultants, construction and maintenance works. Ensures compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Conducts site visits to review project status or make assessments as required.
• Adapts or modifies technical methods or procedures to deal with deviations from accepted standards, precedents or situations.
• Researches, develops and recommends new updates to existing technical policies, standards and procedures.
• Researches, develops and recommends new, or changes to existing, technical policies, standards and procedures of the Division to the Division Manager.
• Provides information on the existing interpretation and application of policies, standards, methods and procedures of the Division to consultants, developers, contractors, lawyers, and members of the public, and to other divisions, departments and government bodies.
• Prepares written reports to various Committees of Council, City Administrator and Division Manager.
• Chairs and/or attends meetings with other Divisional staff, contractors, individuals, and other agencies to plan, discuss and coordinate projects and new development.
• Reviews invoices for work progress and recommends payment.
• Designs, prepares cost estimates and tender documents for Division in-house projects.
• Recommends the scheduling of vacations and granting of overtime and casual time off for subordinate staff.
• Reviews the performance of subordinate staff with the Division Manager.
• Ensures the maintenance of computerized transportation asset management and data inventory systems.
• Represents the Division Manager or an Engineer on transportation matters in his/her absence.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Three year Community College Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering Technology Diploma recognized by the Ontario Certified Engineering Technician and Technologist (OACETT).

Experience:

Five years of previous related experience

Specialized Training & Licenses:

Skills and abilities in the following areas are necessary:

• Member of the Ontario Certified Engineering Technician and Technologist (OACETT) as a Certified Engineering Technologist.
• Ability to delegate work, direct and coach technical staff.
• Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and various software.
• Valid Driver’s Licence—Class G.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation & Other Information:

$64,785 - $94,167 (Level 15)

This posting is for one (1) temporary full-time position being filled on a temporary full-time basis for up to 2 years.

Current hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Work Arrangement: Hybrid. Subject to change in accordance with business requirements.

These hours of work are subject to change in accordance with the Collective Agreement and may include evening hours and Saturdays.
 

NOTE: Applicants may be required to complete a job related test.
Please note that this position is located in Transportation Planning and Design

Police Record Check:

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.