Engineering Technologist II

When you join the City of Guelph you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together we are bringing to life Guelphs vision of an inclusive connected and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity service inclusion wellness and learning the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive connected prosperous city.

What we offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS including 100percent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Engineering Technologist II reporting to the Supervisor of Environmental Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute and learn in a challenging and productive professional engineering environment helping to support the Infrastructure Development and Environmental Engineering team manage the performance of the Citys Stormwater Management (SWM) system. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity service inclusion wellness and learning the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive connected prosperous city.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Oversee (including construction contract administration and/or inspection and supervision) capital projects as they relate to the improvement maintenance and operation of the Citys SWM infrastructure such as pond sediment removal or pond repair work or other capital projects as assigned. Responsibilities also include tender preparation and contractor/consultant evaluation.
• Coordinating the operation and maintenance of the Citys SWM infrastructure including but not limited to Stormwater wet and dry ponds greenways/channels oil/grit separators and other SWM related infrastructure.
• Oversees the SWM inspection program coordinating with Operations staff to ensure SWM infrastructure is inspected annually and management of data for reporting.
• Training Operations staff on how to inspect SWM infrastructure including wet and dry ponds greenways/channels and oil/grit separators.
• Coordinating the SWM sampling program including directing internal and external staff on sampling procedures and requirements. Ensuring compliance with Ontario Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) Consolidated Linear Infrastructure Environmental Compliance Approval (CLI ECA) for SWM infrastructure including coordination of sampling events data management and reporting to the MOECC.
• Identifying process improvements and innovative projects and studies related to the improvement of SWM infrastructure.
• Collecting maintaining and reporting on information related to operation capital financial resource etc. for stormwater assets.
• Supporting development engineering staff by conducting research and preparing site specific stormwater management criteria for development applications when required.
• Assisting in development of the infrastructure engineering annual work program and associated capital budget forecasts.
• Participate in technical studies research documents and plans including but not limited to watershed study updates environmental assessments retrofit studies/assessments and drainage studies.
• Performing other duties as required.

Qualifications and requirements

• Considerable experience related to the duties listed above normally acquired through a diploma in Civil/Environmental Engineering Technology or equivalent field of study and minimum 5 years experience in municipal engineering related to civil or water resources engineering. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must be certified or eligible for certification as an Engineering Technologist by OACETT.
• Must possess a valid G drivers licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current drivers abstract prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations guidelines procedures and legislation including MECP Stormwater design guidelines.
• Ability to prepare construction contracts/tenders related to stormwater management and drainage infrastructure.
• Knowledge of low impact development (LID) techniques as they relate to stormwater management and water resources.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office (Word Excel and Outlook).
• Experience with municipal engineering software applications such as PCSWMM is considered an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear effective reports letters and presentations.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
  

Hours of work

35 hours per week Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

Pay/Salary

CUPE 973 Grade 10: $39.96 $49.04

How to apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by May 27 2025. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit qualifications and organizations needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.