Contract and Security Administrator

**Division**:
Water & Wastewater

**Temporary Duration**:
Approximate Duration: 12 months

As an employer of choice, Niagara Region offers competitive salaries and benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, a corporate wellness centre, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), mentorship and training programs, employee recognition programs, and more. In addition, the Region recognizes the value of having flexible work arrangements including hybrid work arrangements to support better work-life balance for our employees.

This position currently is considered under our hybrid model. Hybrid work arrangements vary from one employee to another, and may also vary in the number of remote work days, typically you will be required to work a minimum of 50% of your time at your Regular Work location.

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

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**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Maintenance Support Services Manager, the Water & Wastewater Security & Contract Administrator is responsible for reviewing, amending and administering annual contracts for the Water & Wastewater Section.

**Education**:

- Post-secondary diploma in Engineering Technology Program.
- Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology Program is preferred.

**Knowledge**:

- 1 year project experience, preparing contracts and bid qualification documents or a combination of education and work experience deemed equivalent by the department.
- 2 years project experience or a combination of education and work experience deemed equivalent is preferred.
- Knowledge of provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, NSF Standards or equivalent

**Responsibilities**:
**Reviews, amends and administers annual contracts for the Water & Wastewater Section, including supervising student lawn maintenance activities.**:

- Prepares authorizations and approvals for contract and bid awards.
- Monitors and supervises maintenance projects within the water and wastewater section.
- Plans work order activities related to contracted services
- Audits and prepares amendments to the annual contracts for the water and wastewater section operations and maintenance departments, including contracts for chemicals, services and inspections.
- Maintains detailed daily work diary that will be retained for 5 years for reference in the event of litigation.
- Monitors expenditures, unit costs and productivity within the contract to meet pre-established standards and takes corrective action when necessary.
- Determines and assigns materials, equipment and tools that may be required for work assignments and ensures their return at the end of the day.
- Monitor repairs undertaken by contractors' employees.
- Approves weekly/monthly activity records consisting of labour, equipment and material charges.
- Prepares bi-weekly progress reports for Maintenance Support Services Manager, bringing to attention deficiencies, delays, design changes or substitution of components.
- Responds to emergencies, complaints and requests for service and takes necessary action.
- Prepares, in consultation with the Managers of Water or Wastewater Operations, contingency plans in event of adverse effect/incident as a result of work.
- Inspects the Automatic Vehicle Locator program (AVL) and generate reports for Managers for Security Incident Investigations.

**Ensures compliance with provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Region of Niagara’s Water and Wastewater Security Protocol and other applicable standards and regulations.**:

- Inspects safety equipment a