Operations Technician

2 weeks ago


St Catharines, Canada City of St. Catharines Full time

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 writing); 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 asset 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 (GIS Map Viewer) and MS Office.
  • Working knowledge of AMANDA is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of backflow prevention and Cross Connection Control Specialist Certification is an asset.
  • 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 $60,930 annually; Maximum $67,686 annually

Expected Work Location: Lake St Service Centre

Hours of Work: Currently Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:00pm

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION FOR APPROXIMATELY TWELVE (12) MONTHS


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