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ENGINEERING TECHNICAL COORDINATOR

Job ID: 50893

Job Category: Engineering & Technical

Division & Section: Transportation Services, Permits & Enforcement

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

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent Vacancy

Hourly Rate: $45.98 - $50.40

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation: L79 Full-time

Number of Positions Open: 1

Posting Period: 28-Oct-2024 to 12-Nov-2024


Job Description:
To plan, co-ordinate, direct and perform the review and administrative processing of third partyconstruction proposals and provide technical guidance to ensure the effective interpretation andapplication of City standards, specifications and policies from design submissions, permitapplications until completion of construction. The primary responsibility of the position is to manageservice delivery to achieve organizational performance and quality standards and expectations,ensuring that engineering designs conform to division, cluster, and corporate standards andregulatory requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Analyzes, evaluates and comments on designs, specifications, functional reports, feasibilitystudies and any documentation related to submissions by external project owners

  • Oversees and conducts the review of engineering drawings submitted by external project ownersto ensure compliance with City specifications and standards, procedures, regulations, statutes,etc.

  • Ensures engineering drawings are reviewed to assess the constructability and impact on existingand planned municipal infrastructure, to protect the City's interest and to minimize disruption to the public. This includes reviewing municipal consent applications and transit projects for utility installations and relocations etc.

  • Participates in updating City requirements and processes

  • Directs and trains staff in the review of submissions by external project owners, the collection ofreview fees, and the review of line changes during construction.

  • Recommends acceptance of work proposed by external project owners

  • Prepares draft documents, reports and interprets technical drawings. Administers the documentsby ensuring overall compliance with City’s specifications.

  • Reviews and accepts approvals from other utility companies, BIAs, railways, and other occupiersof the public right-of-way as required

  • Liaises with City Divisions, Councillors, external project owners, utility companies, utilityinspectors, developers, consultants, BIAs, the general public, representatives of othermunicipalities and contractors

  • Attends on-site meetings and attends meetings and presentations at external project owners'offices

  • Conducts review and recommends acceptance of line changes during construction;

  • Responds to enquiries by City officials and the general public and takes appropriate action

  • Conducts investigations and studies for a variety of proposals and projects pertaining to externalproject owners' work and their impact on the City's facilities and infrastructure

  • Performs and maintains tracking of submissions reviewed to measure performance of reviewprocess and quality of submissions from applicants


Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

  1. Post-second degree or diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or related discipline from arecognized post-secondary institution or equivalent combination of education and/orexperience.

  2. Extensive experience in performing the review of engineering drawings for proposedmunicipal infrastructure and utility infrastructure.

  3. Considerable experience in assessing the impact of proposed work on existing and plannedmunicipal infrastructure.

  4. Considerable experience in preparing technical memoranda and other writtencorrespondence.

  5. Considerable experience dealing with external project owners, utility companies, consultants,contractors.

  6. Must possess and maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence and the ability to obtain a City Driver's permit.


You must also have:

  • Knowledge of the engineering principles involved in the design of municipal infrastructure,including watermains, sewers, roads.

  • Knowledge of the construction methods for installation of municipal and utility infrastructure.

  • Knowledge of all technical aspects of municipal and utility installations and construction practices.

  • Ability to provide work direction and review the work of other staff and external parties.

  • Advanced problem solving, mathematical skill and project coordination skills and the ability toexercise independent judgment in dealing with technical matters.

  • Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

  • Ability to read and interpret internal and external policies, construction drawings, specificationsand various legislation related to the job duties.

  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing at all organizational levels.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to use tactful but firm persuasion to secure cooperationfrom external parties.

  • Proficiency in the use of Adobe Acrobat Standard (commenting and mark-up functions) andMicrosoft Office applications including Word and Excel.

  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

  • Ability to work effectively with external project owners, utility companies, consultants, contractors,utility inspectors other City employees at all levels, Councillors, employees from othermunicipalities, and members of the public.

  • Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and work with minimal supervision.

  • Must have the ability to travel to various work locations as required.

 

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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

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

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