Construction Technician

**Job Description**:
**Construction Technician (Inspector) - 2 Positions**

**Public Works - Operations Support**

**Two Positions**

**One (1) Regular Full-Time**

**One (1) Contract Full-Time; 13 Months**

**Salary Range: $69,273 - $86,592 per annum**

**Work Mode**: Hybrid

**Location**: 2 Copper Road, Brampton

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

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Overview_**_:_**

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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**_In this role you will_**_:_**
- 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.

**_ What the role requires_**_:_**
- 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
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan (effective start date)
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (where applicable) up to 3 weeks per annum
- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion

**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.

**You may have seen or heard Peel Region’s presence in the media surrounding the announcement and tabled legislation by the Ford government regarding the structure of our municipal government.**
**At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community, and want to ensure you are informed and up to date.**
**Regardless of governance models that support the residents of Peel, skilled and qualified talent is, and will be, needed to deliver services to the community that we serve.**
**Peel Region remains committed to working with all partners, providing information to inform decisions.**
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**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.**

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