Junior Municipal Technologist or Senior Municipal Technologist (PFT)(CUPE 35.26)

Norfolk County•Simcoe, ON

2d•CA$31 - CA$41•Hybrid

About The Position

Norfolk County is seeking to fill one permanent full-time vacancy for a Municipal Technologist, either at the Junior or Senior level, depending on qualifications. This role supports the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects, from tendering through construction. The Municipal Technologist will coordinate with consultants and contractors, conduct site inspections, and provide technical insights to enhance transportation systems, safety, and overall community infrastructure. This position offers opportunities for job progression within the Municipal Technologist roles.

Requirements

Post-secondary education with minimum three (3) year Community College diploma in Civil Engineering studies or other relevant education such as Civil, Construction, Transportation or Civil Engineering Technology
One (1) year related engineering experience required (for Junior Municipal Technologist), municipal engineering or municipal transportation experience preferred.
Three (3) years related experience required with progressive responsibilities (for Senior Municipal Technologist), municipal engineering or municipal transportation experience preferred.
Field experience in construction, maintenance or inspection of civil works (ie. roads, bridges, watermain, sanitary and storm sewer)
A good understanding of municipal traffic engineering principles, engineering standards, and resources such as OTM, HTA, and TAC
Experience with completing warrants for traffic control and protected pedestrian crossings
Able to coordinate and analyse various traffic studies to produce recommendations for traffic operations and road safety issues.
Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act
Sound technical knowledge of municipal construction standards and methods.
Solid understanding of policies and legislation relative to responsibilities.
Knowledge of business processes and financial management methods to assist with the development of project specific budgets
Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relations with others including County staff, peers within other organizations, consultants, contractors, agencies / organizations and the public and to resolve project-related complaints / disputes / issues.
Research, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills to enable the assessment of issues / situations, develop options and make decisions necessary for the effective and efficient management of projects.
Communication skills (listening, writing, verbal) to provide clear direction to those impacted by, involved in / working on projects, to ensure solid understanding of work requirements, work guidelines and to encourage and sustain consensus building to make decisions.
Time management / organization skills to identify priorities, re-arrange work if required to meet identified deadlines.
Valid Ontario Drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Proven ability to use desktop or department / division specific software packages on their own or combine information from different software packages to get the desired result.
Solid understanding of the software to enable the incumbent to know the best tool to do the job efficiently.
Knowledge to utilize software to develop quality reports, professional looking presentations, publications and/or to develop complex spreadsheets for analysis or presentation of data (including use of formulae)

Nice To Haves

Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist (C,Tech C.E.T.) and a member of the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists is preferred
Specific experience in computer applications related to municipal engineering such as Synchro, AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and ESRI suites, Total Station surveying and data management would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide project support for the design and implementation of municipal infrastructure projects, through pre-engineering, design and construction administration
Assist in the preparation of tenders/quotes/RFP’s and cost estimates
Assist the Project Manager in the management of consultants
Review consultants’ work from a technical perspective to ensure that their designs are complete and meet corporate standards and all terms of reference.
Assist in the management of tenders and quotes, both those prepared by consultants, and those prepared by County staff.
Administer and provide effective project and contract management on various capital projects, under the supervision of the Project Manager
Ensure adequate site inspections and work is carried out in a satisfactory manner
Ensure a high degree of safety on construction sites, for survey operations and for the travelling public
Ensure Health and Safety practices are implemented by consultants and contractors
Organize onsite inspections for capital projects to ensure conformity to standards and specifications
Ensure conformity and approve municipal consents
Assist Project Manager on technical matters regarding design, traffic data, by-laws, tendering and reports to Council
Assist Project Manager in defining project scope and requirements
Ensure all aspects of tendering process are adhered to, from preparation, advertisement, closing and award of Council approval
Analyse and interpret quality assurance results regarding various materials
Analyse construction methods and advise/implement most cost effective and efficient process
Assist with program for County wide traffic studies
Complete technical warrants and produce recommendations as it relates to traffic control, speed limits, and protected pedestrian crossings
Undertakes field investigations and recommends improvements related to traffic operations and safety, and roadway/intersection illumination
Provides comments and supports the review of Traffic Impact Studies (TIS)
Develop the program and organize field layout for pavement hazard and delineation markings and sign replacements, in coordination with the Roads Department
Operate survey equipment in the completion of construct layout, pre-engineering and topographical surveys
Prepare field notes containing survey sketches and calculations and prepare construction plans using field notes
Complete technical review of engineering drawings and calculations submitted by consulting engineers
Complete technical peer review of engineering drawings and calculations for submission to the MECP as part of the Municipal Transfer of Review process and/or Municipal Drinking Water Licence process
Perform other duties as assigned