The posting
As the Engineering Technician (Water), your duties will include: • Design of Water Distribution Facilities. • Prepare preliminary layout and detailed drawings from sketches or written data. • Review the design and perform the inspection of water distribution systems. • Prepare and evaluate construction tenders and perform layout and minor survey work, inspect, verify, and certify contractor installations and, if necessary, authorize minor changes during construction as needed. • Analyze final project costs and investigate variances. • Provide Engineering oversight to commission new watermains including witnessing hydrostatic testing, flushing and disinfection requirements, and collection of bacteriological samples for lab analysis. • Conduct a variety of activities to maintain accurate and up-to-date records for the daily operations of the various utilities and to ensure accurate archives are maintained for future reference. • Respond to customer queries or complaints and employ tact and diplomacy to resolve issues.
Qualifications: • Minimum of a post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology; or equivalent which is a combination of relevant education and related experience normally acquired by working in a civil engineering, municipal or utility workplace for a minimum of 5 years. • Sound working knowledge of engineering principles related to Water Distribution Systems. • Proficient at reading and interpreting civil and electrical drawings. • AutoCAD and GIS skills. • Proficient in computerized systems, such as Microsoft Office. • Strong interpretive and analytical skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Must hold and maintain a valid Ontario driver’s license.



