Construction Technician

Job Description:
** Construction Technician - 2 Positions**

**Public Works - Operations Support**

**Contract Full-Time, Duration: 13 Months**

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The Role.._**

Reporting to the Supervisor, Development, Construction and Inspection you will be responsible for inspecting watermains, valves, hydrants, hydrant valves and service boxes on Capital Works and Subdivision projects, ensuring that all work is done in accordance with Regional standards and specifications. You will also inspect manholes and water chambers for Capital and Development projects as required and keep various external agencies informed with the Region’s decisions and reports with regard to the Inspections.

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**Responsibilities**:

- Perform all necessary inspections required for Preliminary & Final watermain inspection in accordance to Region of Peel Standards and Specifications
- Prepare reports for development TA or Foreperson Construction Inspections as required documenting inspection services provided
- Receive and checks field drawings to ensure that they are in compliance with Regional standards and specifications
- Inspection of Manholes and water chambers for Capital and Development projects as required
- Respond to complaints in un-assumed subdivisions, detailing the deficiency and recommending repairs
- Prepare reports, detailing deficiencies for the Supervisor and/or Foreperson Construction Inspections
- Maintain good public relations with contractors, consultants and the general public
- Ensure all field equipment is maintained on a regular basis
- Ensure all reports are accurately completed, electronically filed and distributed
- Assist with training on all aspects of Inspection to seasonal staff as required
- Assist with viewing CCTV videos and preparing reports noting deficiencies or recommendations for approval
- Assist with inspections for Connection, Capital or Development type projects
- Assist with payroll on an as required basis
- Assist with contract administration for development projects
- Performs other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Post-Secondary education in a related field
- Ability to multitask using well-developed technical/professional skills
- Working knowledge of Region of Peel Standards and Specifications with ability to comply with these requirements
- Displayed understanding of water, wastewater and transportation systems
- Polished written and oral communication skills
- Team-player mindset with ability to perform unsupervised work
- Proficient computer skills using MS Office Suite, with experience with Hansen preferred
- Certified with Working at Heights preferred
- Must hold a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License with access to your own vehicle
- Well versed knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

**Location**:In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 2 Copper Rd, Brampton, ON_ _worksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

**Hours of Work***:35 hours per week

**Interview**: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

**As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.**

**New employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal**
**, or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.**

**_Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated_**
**, a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted.**

About Us:
The Region of Peel serves more than 1.4 million residents and approximately 173,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. We deliver a wide range of resident focused services across the Region.

Our 20-year vision for Peel is “Community for Life.” Our goal is to create a place where everyone enjoys a sense of belonging and has access to the services and opportunities needed to thrive in each stage of their lives. Our 201