ENGINEER
- Job ID: 56727
- Job Category: Engineering & Technical
- Division & Section: Engineering & Construction Services, ECS Major Infrastructure
- Work Location: Base - Metro Hall, 55 John Street; Temporary – Union Station, 61 Front Street West
- Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent
- Salary: $94,905.00 - $128,386.00
- Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week (Hybrid)
- Affiliation: Non-Union
- Number of Positions Open: 1
- Posting Period: 16-Jun-2025 to 30-Jun-2025
Creating the safe, sustainable municipal infrastructure that makes Toronto so livable is the responsibility of our Engineering and Construction Services (ECS) Division, which provides specialized engineering design and construction services to Toronto Water, Transportation Services, Solid Waste Management Services and other City of Toronto Divisions, Agencies, Boards and Commissions, and external clients such as the development industry, Metrolinx, utility companies and other public agencies.
As an Engineer in Major Tunnels unit of Engineering and Construction Services - Major Infrastructure Section, you'll work in a team with a Senior Engineer to deliver major tunneling project. You will provide project management and engineering expertise for studies and during preliminary design, detailed design, construction and post construction phases of projects. An integral part of your job as an Engineer will be to work independently or in a team with a Senior Engineer and engage engineering consultants by preparing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluating proposals for compliance with the City's purchasing processes and managing, ensure coordination and consultation with various City departments, approval and permitting agencies, identify property needs and acquire easements and, identify and engage all stakeholders. Working in collaboration with the client divisions and engineering consultants, you'll also be called upon to provide engineering advice, Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and Construction Tender packages and you will oversee construction.
Project management accountabilities
Following best project management practices, and Division guidelines and manuals, you'll work on mainly facility and tunneling infrastructure projects — from initiation, scoping and gathering of background information, to assist the client and manager in preparing the capital budget and execute project up to warranty completion. For projects you manage or support, it will be your responsibility to ensure that all required permits and approvals are secured, easements and properties acquired, stakeholders are identified and consulted, continuous coordination occurs with other projects, private developments and various departments, projects are on schedule and expenditures are within budget and yearly cash flow estimates, project documentation is managed, construction site health and safety is discussed and reviewed, finalizing contract payments and implementing quality control/quality assurance for construction.
Technical expertise and innovation
Valued for your professional expertise, you'll review technical memorandums, alternate/options assessments, engineering reports, multidisciplinary engineering design drawings and contract specifications to ensure design complies with applicable guidelines, standards, specifications and other requirements. You will ensure the designs are constructible, utility conflicts are identified and relocations completed and traffic impact due to construction is mitigated. You will prepare engineering analysis, justifications and evaluations to recommend change orders for senior management approval or to advise on a major issue. You'll conduct research and development for the effective resolution of engineering issues, as well as initiate and lead technical studies and projects.
You will also participate on various committees that impact or contribute to service delivery improvements and employee engagement.
Communication and stakeholder management
Adept at communicating with a broad range of audiences, a key strength within our multi- stakeholder environment, you'll represent the City while consulting stakeholders. You will be attending public meetings, engage with Councillor staff, manage public complaints during construction, prepare presentations for Councillors, prepare construction notices and complete public consultation in line with project needs. This skill will also prove vital as you negotiate claims with contractors and consultants, and coordinate continuously with identified stakeholders throughout the execution of the project.
Among the other strengths you bring to the role of Engineer will be the following key qualifications:
- A Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline or a combination of education and experience deemed equivalent.
- A Professional Engineering license and membership with Professional Engineers of Ontario
- Extensive Engineering, Project management or coordination experience in managing major consulting and construction assignments in any of the following areas: tunneling, micro- tunneling, complex linear underground or large-scale transit projects.
- A valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's License.
- Knowledge of legislation related to the Construction Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Environmental Protection Act, Federal Fisheries Act, Excess Soil Regulation and Conservation Act.
Given the nature of this interactive role, you'll have many opportunities to demonstrate your excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively to various audiences, both verbally and in writing, and to establish effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, while ensuring the delivery of high-quality customer service. Proficiency using general computer software (e.g. Microsoft Office).
Equally important, you have what it takes to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.
Note To Current City of Toronto Employees
City of Toronto employees are eligible to apply for the posted job opportunity, but cannot hold two different jobs. To be considered for this job posting, you must indicate that you are a "Current City of Toronto employee" on the on-line application form, and provide your "Employee Number".
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.
Accommodation
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