Junior Construction Technician

4 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada City of Ottawa Full time

Requisition ID: 9315
Department: Planning, Real Estate & Eco Dev. Dept.
Service: ROW, Heritage & Urban Dsgn Services
Branch: Inspections Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent
Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $74 719,84 - $87 424,48 annually (2023 rates of pay)
Location: Ben Franklin 101 Centrepointe
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Engineering
Application Close: 01/08/2023

**JOB SUMMARY**:
You are responsible for the inspection of several small concurrent projects (pathways, sidewalks, small sewer repairs, smaller landscaping projects), or for several infill developments and site plan development projects. You inspect contractor work to ensure conformance with contractual requirements by coordinating the site work activities of general contractors, consultants, utility companies, survey crews and city operational crews; ensure proper testing and documenting of work activities and material usage by contractors per City of Ottawa standards and contract specifications, as well as provincial and municipal by-laws and codes; prepare and ensure correct quantity measurement for contract progress payments, including change orders and fees; complete as built and summary records; field inquiries and complaints to ensure minimum disruption; and recommend changes to improve service/efficiency.

You are also responsible for the review and recommendation of reduction/release of developers’ letters of credits or securities relating to smaller scope projects and infill developments constructed works.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:
Completion of 2 year community college diploma as a Civil Engineering Technician or related field

Minimum of 3 years of relevant construction inspection experience in the field of heavy construction, municipal, structural or development projects, including demonstrated leadership and communication abilities

**CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES**:

Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or Certified Technician (C.Tech.) with OACETT is desirable

**KNOWLEDGE**:

- Basic principles of sewer, water, roadway, transportation structures construction practices, procedures, testing and quality assurance techniques, and surveying
- Awareness of project management concepts
- City of Ottawa standards and specifications
- OPSS, MOE and other related agency regulations
- City of Ottawa Road Activity, Sewer and Water By-laws and Permits
- Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects for Ontario
- Ontario Good Roads Association and MTO construction courses
- Demonstrated Computer Aided Design software (Microstation)
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

**COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Read and interpret municipal engineering drawings and to translate this understanding to monitor materials, quantities, and construction activities
- Prepare clear and detailed reports of contractor activities; demonstrate neat and legible writing skills
- Conflict resolution/problem solving techniques
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders including the public
- Safety conscious in a construction related environment
- Perform arithmetic calculations
- Work with basic survey equipment
- Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft)
- Demonstrated Computer Aided Design software skills (Microstation)
- Physical ability to perform all aspects of the position
- Willingness to work hours suiting contractor’s schedule or particular project requirements with occasional requirement for nights and weekend work
- Working in various weather and environments
- Ability to work in situations of potential conflict
- Working with mínimal supervision
- Effective team player and cooperative
- Attentive to detail

**WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW**
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
- You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

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