ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST TECHNICIAN 1

Division & Section: Transportation Services, Permits & Enforcement

Work Location: Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive, Scarborough

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent vacancy

Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $42.96 - $47.05

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 1

Posting Period: 23-June-2025 – 07-July-2025

As an Engineering Technologist Technician 1, the successful candidate will support the Permits & Enforcement section of Transportation Services division in the Utility Management unit.

Major Responsibilities:

• Administers, prepares, co-ordinates requirements and reviews designs, reports, specifications and any documentation related to construction projects, land development proposals, divisional projects and third-party proposals.
• Prepares drafts of documents, reports, contracts, specifications and agreements for the Project Manager or Supervisor.
• Undertakes projects, trains and provides technical direction to staff, such as enters, edits, updates, validates, and analyzes data related to various Transportation projects and programs under the Supervisor, Project Manager or Project Lead.
• Checks and provides progress/inspection reports on the work of contractors and developers to ensure use of safety equipment, adherence to approved designs, procedures, regulations, statutes, specifications etc., as well as ensures equitable and safe use of the right-of-way and compliance with City policies, design guidelines and other regulations.
• Conducts field inspections and evaluates condition of facilities and that proper traffic control procedures are in place.
• Investigates and responds to inquiries from the public, politicians, contractors, other municipalities, businesses, 311, and City staff.
• Liaises and assists with consultants, contractors, Utility companies, developers, BIAs, elected officials, and City staff.
• Configures computer files, such as manipulates and retrieves data using Microsoft Excel, Access and GIS applications.
• Develops, maintains and monitors programs and systems, such as ArcGIS, RACS and/or TMMS.
• Performs and/or reviews research and calculations and analyzes technical data, such as programs, operates and maintains a variety of mechanical, digital, analogue, wireless, computerized and other equipment and systems in performing surveys, draughting, calculations, diagnostics, repairs, studies, etc.
• Prepares training materials and conducts training courses and demonstrations.
• Prepares, reads and interprets technical drawings and utility applications (i.e. survey plans, structures, equipment, utility plant locations, roadways, etc.).

Key Qualifications:

• Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to: University degree or a college diploma from a recognized institution in Civil or Transportation engineering, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Considerable experience in reading, interpreting and reviewing engineering utility design drawings.
• Considerable experience with administering, preparing, coordinating requirements and reviewing designs, reports, specifications and any documentation related to construction projects, land development proposals, divisional projects and third-party proposals.
• Experience in engineering technology, specifically in the principles and practices of traffic engineering, civil engineering and/or transportation engineering.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s licence and the ability to obtain the City’s Driver’s permit.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills to resolve customer issues, conflicts and complaints in-person, by telephone and through written correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability in investigating and responding to inquiries from the public, politicians, contractors, other municipalities, businesses, 311, and City staff.
• Highly developed analytical skills and ability to make sound decisions using good judgement.
• Ability to write correspondence and reports in a clear, concise and legible manner.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with the public, contractors, and staff in other service areas.
• Initiative/self-management and teamwork skills to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team setting.
• Accountable, flexible/adaptable and able to plan, prioritize, organize and carry out tasks to meet deadlines.
• Fundamental knowledge of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Municipal By-laws, Municipal Act and the regulations that apply.
• Knowledge of the City of Toronto road system and City of Toronto Traffic By-laws.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans and specifications.
• Ability to review and issuance of various Street and Right-of-way permits, and/or Transportation Permitting projects.
• Must be willing and able to travel to various work locations as required.
• Knowledge and ability to work with MS Office software applications including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access and MS Excel.
• Ability to utilize work management systems relevant to the division such as Cartegraph, TMMS and RACS would be an asset.
• Knowledge and ability to work with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Computer Aided Design (CAD) software would be an asset.
• Eligibility for membership in the Ontario Association of Engineering, Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) would be an asset.
• Knowledge of the engineering principles involved in the design of municipal infrastructure, including watermains, sewers, and roads would be an asset.

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.