Irrigation Engineer

Permanent PositionNumber of Vacancies: 1Affiliation: Non UnionHours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required:
n/aRange of Pay: Group 14 - $4,238.10 bi-weekly
This position is eligible to work remotely on a part-time basis.

Main Function:

This position is responsible to the Director of Infrastructure Capital Planning to study, plan, design, and construct drainage facilities; to prepare erosion planning schedules and to monitor maintenance management programs for storm sewer and storm water management facilities; to administrate CGS's drainage program; and to prepare and administer the capital budget for drainage infrastructure in support of quality customer service outcomes and the Business Plan for the Division.

Under the general direction of the Director of Infrastructure Capital Planning.

Responsible for assisting the Director of Infrastructure Capital Planning in preparation and execution of the Business Plan covering all mandated services within the Drainage Section.

Responsible for the preparation and overseeing of tenders/quotations and reports for drainage projects including design, specifications, preparing cost estimates, tender review, project management and commissioning with respect to drainage.

Liaise regularly with other Division personnel within the Department to establish upgrading and capital priorities and provide technical and maintenance support.

Monitor, evaluate and recommend use of emerging practices and technologies and other improvements which support the Infrastructure Capital Planning Division.

Retain, oversee and direct consultants in the development, design and construction of drainage projects.

Maintain a working relationship, liaise and negotiate with various CGS and outside agencies, authorities and regulatory bodies to ensure accurate and current information flow for drainage projects including necessary approvals and agreements.

Act as CGS's representative at court hearings and liaise with Legal Services, Risk Management, CGS Insurance Adjusters and Legal Representatives on matters relating to claims associated with CGS drainage.

Authorize all drainage projects progress payments in compliance with CGS policy.
Participate in hiring committees, represent the Employer in disciplinary matters, manage Division staff, provide technical support and training.

Manage the implementation of new CGS drains under the Ontario Drainage Act, the application for grants and the continued maintenance of existing CGS drains, including CGS drain assessments.

Co-ordinate the billing of CGS's drain assessments to private land owners for new and existing drains with the Finance Division.

Investigate public drainage enquiries.
Maintain CGS records for precipitation for hydrology analysis.

Education and Training:

• University degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline from a recognized University with Canadian accreditation.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of directly related and responsible engineering experience and training including at least three (3) years demonstrated ability in dealing with corporate functions such as: Public Works, Administrative, Technical, Financial, Information Systems, Legal and Human Resources.

Knowledge Of:

• Knowledge and understanding of technical computer systems.
• Applicable legislation and related regulations including understanding of drainage law, Ontario Drainage Act/Municipal Drain Process.
• Horizontal linkages to other relevant governmental levels and services as well as the private sector.

Create processes, monitoring mechanisms, and systems to assist in achieving CGS's targets.

• Respond quickly to emerging opportunities or risks.

Language:

• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• French verbal skills highly desirable; written skills an asset.

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For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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