Engineering Technologist

ABOUT US

The City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors, and promotes future growth.

The "Values, We Live By" are accountability, communication, leadership, integrity, and respect while we work towards maintaining a work/play balance.

We are an organization that cares, an organization that is committed to our city and committed to you. The City of Spruce Grove is committed to public service, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that by working together in a spirit of collaboration and respect, we can achieve great things.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Engineering Technologist – Land Development provides technical support for the City's Lot Grading and Water and Sewer Service Connection programs. This role is responsible for investigating and responding to drainage-related inquiries and complaints, assessing site conditions, and determining appropriate drainage solutions. The position also supports customer service requests and conducts drawing reviews for land development applications, including residential and non-residential Development Permits. The Engineering Technologist reports to the Manager of Land Development and works collaboratively with internal teams, developers, and the public to ensure compliance with municipal standards and regulations.

This is for one (1) permanent full time position. The salary range is $82, $98,589.40/ year

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lot Grading Program and Administration

2. Responsible for the Lot Grading Program to ensure compliance with City standards.

3. Perform assigned tasks related to the Lot Grading Program, including field inspections.
4. Perform administrative duties related to Lot Grading, when required.
5. Work with residents, grading contractors and builders.
6. Investigate drainage issues, determining potential solutions, including collecting and interpreting survey and geomatic data when required.
7. Assist with follow up of expired or outstanding permit and inspections.
8. Respond to customer inquiries within set customer service standards as set by City.

9. Review associated bylaws annually for required update.

10. Water and Sewer Service Connection program

11. Review permit applications to ensure compliance with both design drawings and City bylaws and policies.

12. Coordinate with builders on inspections of all water and sewer service connections.
13. Conduct field inspections to ensure connections are in compliance with Municipal Development Standards.
14. Complete all associated reporting.

15. Liaise with internal departments when addressing issues, resolving permit discrepancies, or reviewing process improvements.

16. Development Permit Review

17. Assist with residential and non-residential permit applications to ensure compliance with design drawings and City bylaws and policies.

18. Assist Planning with post construction compliance and inspections.

19. Land Development

20. Assist with drawing reviews on land development drawings submissions.

21. Assist primary Land Development staff with projects, on an as needed basis.

22. Coordinate department review of Municipal Development Standards.

23. Other Duties

24. Assist with review and update of bylaws, procedures, policies and other literature.

25. Complete AutoCAD projects as assigned.
26. Understand and adhere to City policies, procedures and standards, whether written or implied, as amended from time to time.
27. Contribute to a positive safety culture by always acting in a safe manner and complying with City safety policies and procedures for staff and contractors.
28. Act as a steward of the City's Corporate Culture by following the "Values, We Live By".
29. All employees shall act in a safe manner at all times and will report any unsafe conditions, procedures or acts for the benefit of the City. Continual adherence to the City Safety Policy is mandatory.
30. Employee are expected to stay current on WHMIS and other safety-related procedures.
31. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and seminars; establish professional network; and participate in professional societies.
32. Develop and maintain good working relationships both external and internal.
33. Perform other job-related duties such as assisting other units of the Engineering Department with projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• Post secondary Diploma (2 year) in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• A member or eligible to be a member of ASET or APEGA.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in related industry.
• Class 5 Alberta Driver's License.
• Knowledge of lot grading and land development theory and practices.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools required for the construction of municipal infrastructure.
• Experience with reading and interpreting engineering plans and specifications.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Advanced communication skills and excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent collaborative negotiation and problems solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with all levels within the organization and externally.
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate innovative plans.
• Ability to work both independently as well as within a multifaceted team environment.
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to build positive, productive business relationships.
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in interpersonal dealings which are difficult, highly sensitive and confidential and may involve exposure to the media or public criticism.
• Ability to analyze and interpret administrative procedures, regulations, legal documents, and legislation.
• Enhanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Asset Qualifications:

• Knowledge of policy and bylaw framework.
• Experience in operating survey equipment such as GPS, rod/level and electronic distance measuring equipment.
• Experience with Bluebeam.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Competencies:

Thinking & Acting Strategically - Forward-thinking. Sees the big picture and imagines the future. Links long-range visions, strategies, and concepts to daily work. Aligns personal actions and initiatives with customer needs, and with organizational priorities and direction. To think and act strategically requires an understanding of our organizational direction, as well as the internal and external factors that influence decision-making.

Building Influential Working Relationships - Strengthening and developing working relationships and strategic alliances that are founded on ethics, trust, and guided by our corporate values of respect, leadership, accountability, communication, and integrity.

Optimizing Performance & Results - Reaches for excellence for oneself, one's team, and the organization. Determined and focused on achieving outcomes that align with organizational goals. Creates goals and priorities that maximize resources while using an enterprising, resourceful approach to deliver outcomes and achieve customer expectations. Maintains accountability for results.

Growing Talent & Workforce Capacity - Honouring the individual differences that make each person unique. Being curious and committed to listening, reflecting, and learning. Developing individual and workforce capabilities to enhance the organization's capacity to accomplish strategic goals, enhance program and service delivery, and provide an exceptional customer/client experience. Contributes to a learning and teaching culture.

Fostering Innovation & Steering Change – Creates an environment for transformation. Advances the City through improvement based on innovation and guides the associated change. Uses the skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to produce new or improved programs and services to meet current and future needs of our customers, our organization, and our community.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Criminal Record Check Clearance.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Satisfactory review of a three (3) year Driver's Abstract with a maximum of six (6) demerits.

Working Environment:

• Monday to Friday.
• Hours of Work: 8:30am to 4:30pm.
• Overtime may be required.
• Earned Time off (optional).
• Travel may be required.
• Working in an office environment.
• Working in a field environment.
• Exposure to noise levels that may exceed 85 decibels.

NEXT STEPS

• You must apply through this portal to be considered. We do not accept applications through other forums.
• Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
• Candidates may be interviewed as applications are received.
• Candidates may be interviewed as applications are received.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Competitive annual salary
• Pension
• Medical & Dental Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Initiatives
• Work/Life Balance
• Recognized General Holidays
• Leave Options
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Positive Work Atmosphere
• Employee Awards
• Volunteer and Fundraising Opportunities
• Professional Development

Company

City of Spruce Grove

Location

Sustainable Growth and Development Services - Engineering - Land Development

Opening Date

Jan 06, :30 PM

Closing Date

Jan 25, :59 PM