Operations Technician

**Summary**:
The Operations Technician will work collaboratively with the Operations Technologist and Unit Supervisors to provide a wide range of administrative and technical support including: crafting and updating work procedures (i.e. technical wring); preparing related technical calculations and drawings; completing infrastructure inspections and field measurements for legal claims, condition assessments and inventory updates.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Review work practices and develop/prepare written standard work/operating procedures taking into account city practices, equipment capabilities, manufacturer specifications and health and safety requirements.
- Attend various work locations to record site conditions including taking measurements related to insurance claims, repairs, equipment installations, including using conventional horizontal (i.e. tapes) and vertical (surveying level) equipment.
- Prepare technical drawings, maps, material summaries/quantities, asset catalogues, and other related technical information to accompany and/or compliment work procedures, policies and operations contract documents and programs.
- Assist with installation and/or calibration of monitoring and/or measuring equipment such as pipe flow monitors, retroreflexometer, precipitation/snow monitoring, etc.
- Administer utility service installation permits including working with owners, contractors, other departments and managing security holdbacks.
- Review existing records, maps and drawings and update databases (included related GIS system inputs) to reflect accurate and current asst information.

**Position Requirements**:

- Successful completion of a recognized 2 year College Civil Engineering Technician Program (or a closely related technical discipline).
- Above average communication skills and demonstrated technical writing skills.
- Minimum of 2 years of related experience in the civil/municipal sector.
- OACETT designation (or eligibility for) as a “C Tech”.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, GIS software and MS Office.
- Formal training/coursework in basic road design and construction.
- Formal training/coursework in basic storm drainage concepts and systems.
- Formal training/coursework in sanitary sewer design and construction.
- Formal training/coursework in water distribution design and construction.
- A demonstrated commitment to enhancing a safety culture.
- Proven completion of Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness training.
- A valid Ontario driver’s licence, Class “G”, with a clean driving record.

**CUPE 157 Pay Group 7 - **Minimum $59,155 annually; Maximum $65,714 annually

**Expected Work Location**:Lake St Service Centre

**Hours of Work**:Currently Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The City of St. Catharines is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $59,155.00-$65,714.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person