Parks Amenity Structures Technologist

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As a Parks Amenity Structures Technologist, you will conduct condition inspections of both existing and new amenity assets within Parks & Open Spaces and Recreation Athletic Parks. The data collected on the conditions and defects will inform asset management plans and guide maintenance and rehabilitation programming. You will also contribute to asset failure investigations by responding to 311 service request cases and providing recommendations for repair and maintenance. Primary duties include:

• Conduct condition inspections for Parks & Open Spaces amenity assets as well as Recreation horizontal assets.
• Conduct technical investigations on asset failures and complete inspection reports.
• Enter asset data into asset management systems.
• Support the Asset Management Engineer on developing repair and maintenance actions and work order management.

Qualifications

• A completed 2-year diploma in Civil Engineering or Architecture and at least 5 years of experience in the building construction and management industry.
• Experience in outdoor facility inspections, including shelters, pergolas, gazebos, sculptures, posts, and railings, is essential.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) and access to a personal vehicle for business use is required.
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro and maintenance management systems would be considered an asset.
• The successful candidate will possess a keen attention to detail, a commitment to upholding safety standards, and strong organization skills.

Working Conditions: Conducts inspections of construction sites and assets in the field.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle

• This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.

Union: CUPE Local 38

Business Unit: Capital Planning & Business Services

Position Type: 1 Permanent

Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE

Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $ per hour

Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day

work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: December 15, 2025

Job ID #: 313002