Description
Join us to shape the future of St. Catharines!
About the City:
At the City of St. Catharines, we are committed to realizing the vision outlined in The City of St. Catharines - Strategic Plan 2023 to 2027. Our goal is to cultivate a city that thrives on safety, innovation, sustainability, and caring, not just for today, but for generations to come. Join our team and be part of a meaningful journey to shape the future of our community, leaving a lasting impact that extends far beyond the present.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Manager of Engineering and Construction, the Technician Operator II - GIS is responsible for the preparation of engineering base plans by reconciling information gathered from field surveys, in house records and utilities and the delivery of these plans to the Design and Construction division and outside Consultants in a digital format that adheres to the Niagara GIS/CAD Standards.
What You Will be Doing:
- Compile in-house and external agency data and current field work to create engineering base plans; making decisions on accuracy and resolving any conflict between the various data sources.
- Conduct field inspections to confirm that the base plans accurately reflect the existing site conditions.
- Conduct thorough searches of various engineering record sources to provide historical information required to make sound engineering decisions on changes and improvements to the City's infrastructure.
- Liaise with survey crews; provide direction on the gathering of additional field observations assist in identifying errors or missing field observations.
- Generate work orders using Work Manager with delivery dates for field work corresponding with the Design and Construction schedule.
- Process field data to compute volumes and quantities for the reporting of sand and salt usage under the corporate salt management plan.
- Provide the public and locators with details on the location of underground site servicing based on the search and interpretation of in-house records.
These responsibilities outline the principal functions of the position and serve as a guiding vision for the role's impact and contribution.
Requirements
About You:
Qualifications:
- A college diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Survey/Geomatics or related discipline.
- Two (2) years recent experience in a related role with demonstrated experience in the preparation of engineering base plans using Civil3d for the design of new or replacement of Municipal Infrastructure including but not limited to water, sewer and roads.
Skills:
- Knowledge of Civil Engineering standards and content required to prepare accurate and complete drawings and documents.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, Map3D and other related Autodesk products.
- Knowledge of various scanners, printers and other reprographic tools and techniques.
- Professional, proven customer service with well-developed interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
- The ability to work in a team environment, liaise with key external and internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization and to function effectively with minimal supervision.
- Attention to detail with proven research, data analysis and report writing skills.
Other Requirements:
- Proven completion of Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness training.
- A demonstrated commitment to enhancing a safety culture.
- Proof of education will be required upon hire.
- Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence, Class “G” with a clean driving record.
Salary & Benefits
What’s in it for you:
- Salary & Benefits: Get a competitive salary plus health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage (for eligible positions).
- Pension Plan: Enjoy enrollment in the OMERS pension plan with matched contributions for a secure retirement. Learn more at OMERS.
- Flexibility: Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid work environment (for eligible positions).
- Professional Development: Access training and development funds to support your career growth.
- Make Your Mark: Share your ideas, drive change, and leave a lasting impact through modernization efforts.
- Great People: Work with a supportive team and a leadership team focused on growth and success.
Other Job Details:
- Pay Rate: $60,930 to $67,686
- Employee Group: CUPE 157
- Department: Engineering, Facilities and Environmental Services
- Position Type: Permanent, Full-time
- Work Mode: In-person
- Work Location: City Hall
- Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Number of Openings: 1
- Job ID: 2024-171
- Posted Date: August 8, 2024
Contact
Email: hr@stcatharines.ca
Other relevant information
Additional Information:
To ensure fairness and efficiency in our recruitment process, we kindly request that all applications be submitted through our official portal at www.stcatharines.ca/jobs. Applications received through other channels will not be considered. We also advise applicants to maintain up-to-date contact information and regularly check their spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding their application may be directed there.
For applicable positions, the recruitment process will be conducted using video conference technology. Please note that for certain roles, in-person interviews may be required.
They City of St. Catharines does not use AI Technology in any part of the recruitment process.
Employment Equity, Inclusivity and Accommodation:
Dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment, the City of St. Catharines is an equal opportunity employer committed to accommodating the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We encourage applicants to inform the Human Resources Division of any accessibility needs to ensure they are accommodated throughout the recruitment and selection process.
To ensure fairness and efficiency in our recruitment process, we kindly request that all applications be submitted through our official portal at www.stcatharines.ca/jobs. Applications received through other channels will not be considered. We also advise applicants to maintain up-to-date contact information and regularly check their spam and junk email folders, as important communications regarding their application may be directed there.
For applicable positions, the recruitment process will be conducted using video conference technology. Please note that for certain roles, in-person interviews may be required.
They City of St. Catharines does not use AI Technology in any part of the recruitment process.
Employment Equity, Inclusivity and Accommodation:
Dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment, the City of St. Catharines is an equal opportunity employer committed to accommodating the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We encourage applicants to inform the Human Resources Division of any accessibility needs to ensure they are accommodated throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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