TECHNICAL TRAINEE

Division & Section: Engineering & Construction Services, Engineering Support Services, Major Infrastructure
Work Location: Various (See Below)
Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Temporary Vacancy (4 months)
Hourly Rate: $22.45 – 24.61
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 or 40 hours per week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 10+

Posting Period: 17-Mar-2025 to 24-Mar-2025

 

 

Unit

Work Location

Work Model

Construction Inspection

18 Dyas Road

On-Site

Engineering Surveys

18 Dyas Road

On-Site

Land & Property Surveys

18 Dyas Road

On-Site

Hybrid

Soil & Groundwater Quality

Metro Hall, 55 John Street – 20th Floor

Hybrid

Ashbridges Bay Projects

Union Station 2nd Floor

Hybrid

Major Pumping Stations

Union Station 2nd Floor

Hybrid

Water Treatment & Solid Waste Facilities

Union Station 2nd Floor

Hybrid



Engineering Support Services:
The Engineering Support Services (ESS) section performs engineering survey operation of infrastructure renewal programs, such as water-main rehabilitation, water/sewer service renewal/replacement, sewer rehabilitation, road reconstruction and related programs and transportation.

 

Unit

Description

Construction Inspection

 

  • Provide inspection services for In-house Capital projects, utility, development & Metrolinx assignments, assists with site inspection.

Engineering Surveys

 

  • Provides surveying services for engineering design and construction activities, joining an Engineering Survey crew to assist with the preparation of topographical surveys and municipal construction projects.

 

Land & Property Surveys

 

  • Support Capital Delivery through Cadastral survey services as a assistant in the field. Technical office staff will be scanning, attributing paper records, and organizing databases.

 

Soil & Groundwater Quality

  • Assist with the operations and administration of various programs administered by the unit. Liaises with staff to co-ordinate the provision of information regarding compliance with environmental legislation and City Policies.

 

 

Major Infrastructure:
The Major Infrastructure (MI) section delivers new infrastructure and stage of good repair projects at Wastewater Treatment Plants, Water Treatment Plants, Pumping Stations, Reservoirs, Solid Waste Transfer Stations and Closed Landfills. The MI section also delivers major tunneling projects.

 

Unit

Description

Ashbridges Bay Projects

 

  • Assist Project Engineering staff with monitoring construction projects at the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant, including site reviews, assisting with RFIs, submittals, engineering changes.
     

Major Pumping Stations

 

  • Assist Project Engineering staff with monitoring construction projects for the large tunnel and pumping stations, including site reviews, assisting with RFIs, submittals, engineering changes.

 

Water Treatment & Solid Waste Facilities

 

  • Assist Project Engineering staff with delivering multidisciplinary projects at water treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs, solid waste transfer stations, organics processing facilities, and closed landfills.

 

 

The Engineering Support Services section performs engineering survey operations of infrastructure renewal programs, such as water-main rehabilitation, water/sewer service renewal/replacement, sewer rehabilitation, road reconstruction and related programs and transportation.

 

The Major Infrastructure section delivers new infrastructure and stage of good repair projects at Wastewater Treatment Plants, Water Treatment Plants, Pumping Stations, Reservoirs, Solid Waste Transfer Stations and Closed Landfills. The Major Infrastructure Section also delivers major tunneling projects.

 

Major Responsibilities:

 

  • Assists in site inspections and surveys. Takes photos. Delivers notices. Records data.
  • Assists with marking and measuring.
  • Assists with collecting, organizing and presenting of information/field notes/sketches/reports from field investigations and site visits.
  • Enters data on various systems.
  • Assists with maintaining equipment.
  • Assists in performing technical tests.
  • Assists with collecting samples for others to analyze.
  • Assists with indexing, searching, retrieving and filing of records.
  • Answers inquiries, provides general information, takes messages and directs inquiries to appropriate staff to answer questions/handle requests.
  • Travels to various locations.

 

Key Qualifications:

 

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

 

  1. Post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job function (i.e. Civil or related Engineering program as recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities), or an approved combination of education and experience.
  2. Experience in providing customer service to a broad range of stakeholders by responding to stakeholders' enquiries and dealing directly with staff and the public in person, by phone or email.

 

You must also have:

 

  • General Knowledge of municipal engineering and surveying practices including familiarity with GIS/GPS/CADD/Geomatic/Robotic technologies.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to use various software tools and applications for developing and maintaining databases and spreadsheets.
  • Ability to research, analyze, interpret and present information.
  • Ability to conduct statistical analysis and manipulation of data.
  • Ability to draft and create presentations.
  • Analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Interpersonal skills to work effectively as a member of a team.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite would be an asset.
  • Flexibility to travel to other City work locations when required.
  • A valid Ontario "G" Driver's License would be an asset.

 

Note: The applicant pool from this job posting may be used for similar summer job opportunities in various divisions.

 

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.