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Combine your civil engineering degree and experience in transportation planning and traffic engineering in this full-time opportunity with the City of Markham's Engineering Department to co-ordinate and manage a range of transportation and traffic studies and assessments.

As a transportation engineer, you will be a key member of the transportation planning group and have a direct reporting relationship to the Manager, Transportation. You will act as project manager on various in-house or consultant-driven transportation studies, overseeing the work of junior staff, and be responsible for coordinating master plans, including the Markham Transportation Strategic Plan. You will also manage travel demand forecasting and review technical assessments and traffic impact studies crucial for various plans and studies, traffic calming and access and circulation assessments, to name a few.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (DELIVERABLES)
More specifically, as a Transportation Engineer, you will:
• Provide project management for transportation studies undertaken by in-house staff or consultants.
• Monitor and co-ordinate updates as well as the implementation of various master plans, including the Markham Transportation Strategic Plan and various studies.
• Review, and report on, Master Plan studies by external agencies, e.g., York Region, Metrolinx.
• Manage travel demand forecasting projects and/or oversee technical assessments undertaken by the transportation engineer or consultant, including query and assessment of model outputs.
• Co-ordinate resources and oversee technical assessments undertaken internally or with external resources.
• Review technical assessments and transportation impact studies for Official Plan Amendment Applications, Zoning Bylaw Amendment Applications, Subdivision Applications, and Site Plan Applications.
• Review engineering plans for subdivisions and site plans.
• Co-ordinate with development teams to support transportation reviews.
• Disseminate findings and study implications to senior staff.
• Prepare reports for the manager, senior staff, Council and committees.
• Write reports for area-specific and special studies.
• Prepare proposals and project management of consulting services.
• Respond to studies and queries from consultants, other municipalities, businesses and residents. • Participate in public meetings, and presentations to residents.
• Represent the City’s interest in technical advisory committees.

Your professional profile as Transportation Engineer will include:
• Degree in Civil Engineering, with a minimum of 3 years of related experience in the field of transportation planning and/or traffic engineering.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer.
• Excellent customer service, supervisory, written and communication skills.
• A proven ability to oversee the work of junior staff.
• A proven understanding of various transportation assessments.
• Familiarity with travel demand forecasting and basic understanding of various transportation-related software packages (HCS, CCG, Synchro / Simtraffic, Emme).
• Excellent computer skills, including a working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
• As a condition of employment, a valid Ontario driver’s licence, a satisfactory driver’s abstract and access to a reliable vehicle are required.
• Ability to attend public meetings outside normal work hours, as required.

The salary range for this temporary, full-time position is $75,502 to $88,833 per annum.

Closes: June 7, 2015

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With the energy and enthusiasm to lead and motivate a diverse team, you will oversee the Town’s engineering, roads, water/wastewater, transit, fleet, parks/cemeteries and facilities services. As a key member of the Town’s Senior Management Team, you will analyze and solve complex problems and provide strategic and operational advice to council and other senior managers. With significant developments in Fort Erie’s future, you will prioritize and organize multiple, complex projects, with operating and capital budgets exceeding $20 million in 2015. In addition to your university degree and professional designation in engineering, you have at least seven years senior leadership experience and applied technical knowledge of municipal infrastructure, related statutes and standards, capital asset management, budgeting and project management. We offer an annual salary of $113-136K and competitive, employer paid health and wellness benefits. More information about this position is available on our website.

Fort Erie…a Town proud of its past, excited about today and building for tomorrow

Closes: June 17, 2015

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Job Classification Title MANAGER PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS TW
Requisition # 2134369 X
Division Toronto Water
Section Operational Support
Work Location KIPLING AVENUE YARD - WATER DISTRICT OPERATIONS BLDG, 435 KIPLING AVE
Job Location Canada-Ontario-Toronto
Job Stream Business Operations
Job Type Permanent, Full-Time
Salary/Rate $105,596.40 - $124,069.40 / Year
Hours of Work (bi-weekly) 70.00
Shift Information Monday to Friday
Affiliation Non-Union
Number of Positions Open 1
Posting Date 26-May-2015
Expiry date 09-Jun-2015

Job Description
Amendment:
• Please note that the Key Qualifications have been amended

Job Summary:
To lead and manage staff responsible for the implementation as well as the operation and maintenance of Toronto Water's Process Control Systems (PCS), including divisional network services, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems maintenance and integration services, and capital project support.

Major Responsibilities:
• Develops and implements detailed plans and recommends policies regarding program-specific requirements.
• Manages, motivates and trains Unit staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, and continuous learning, and encouraging innovation in others.
• Supervises the day-to-day operation of all assigned staff, including scheduling, assigning and reviewing work, authorizing and controlling vacation and overtime requests, monitoring and evaluating staff performance, approving salary increments and recommending disciplinary action when necessary.
• Develops, recommends and administers the annual budget for the Unit, and ensures that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Cultivates a culture of continuous improvement within the Unit, evaluating program delivery on an ongoing basis in consultation with staff, senior management, service users and partners, and implementing and managing change to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensures that excellent customer service is provided to both internal and external customers.
• Leads, facilitates, and contributes to the design, creation, development and sustainment of divisional standards, procedures, guidelines and/or policies for SCADA and process control technology and operating environment, including formalized project management and delivery methodology, data retention and solution architecture, implementation and change management, development and migration of codes and configurations of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and other devices, and documentation.
• Keeps current with new PCS/SCADA technology trends and regulatory requirements, and provides recommendations on the effective use, best practices, acquisition and integration of technology at the City.
• Manages the identification, control, tracking and audit of PCS/SCADA items within the information technology (IT) infrastructure.
• Provides specialized technical support in the design, construction, installation and daily operation of process control systems and SCADA equipment at Toronto Water facilities.
• Provides support to capital works projects regarding process control systems, including input into design, contract specifications, factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing.
• Manages the maintenance of, and updates to, the library of Process Control & Instrumentation Diagrams for Toronto Water facilities.
• Manages the Division's IT network services, including local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and the associated physical hardware, including network switches, routers, wireless and cellular modem access points, patch panels, cable trays, conduits, copper and fibre-optic cable and terminations.
• Ensures the security of the Division's IT network services.
• Develops and maintains policies and guidelines associated with the Division's IT network services.
• Coordinates with the IT Division regarding leased network services for routing and WAN lines.
• Contributes to the development of key performance indicators for the Unit, and is responsible for monitoring and regular reporting, including key performance indicators and assigned performance targets and projects delivered by the Unit.
• Provides oversight and appropriate allocation of staff and financial resources, and ensures effective project management with the defined scope, schedule and requirements for projects undertaken by the Unit.
• Provides professional expertise in the preparation of Emergency Planning initiatives led by the City’s Office of Emergency Management or Toronto Water, as required.
• Provides professional expertise during emergencies in regards to safety concerns associated with Toronto Water's process control systems.
• Prepares technical reports and staff reports to Standing Committees and/or Council, and material for public education / communication purposes.
• Represents the Division, Cluster and/or City at meetings with the public, clients, stakeholders, Councillors and their staff, Standing Committees, Community Councils, City Council, and court proceedings, and on internal and external committees.
• Participates on various committees, task forces, project teams, etc., as a divisional representative.

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The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) is seeking a Project Construction Specialist

Full Time, Permanent Position
Newmarket, Ontario
Salary: $63,067 - $73,780

With a particular focus on urban stormwater management, environmental enhancement and streambank and valley restoration projects, this position will provide field expertise and professional leadership in the construction of a variety of engineering projects including providing input on designs, developing detailed construction estimates, supervising work crews and contractors, ensuring compliance with design specifications, approvals and funding commitments, and monitoring the progress of projects.

What you offer:
-Post-secondary education in Resources Engineering Technologist or Environmental Resource Management.
-Certified Engineering Technologist (OACETT)
-2 years of appropriate level experience.
-Microsoft Office suite (eg. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); MS Explorer; GIS Software (ArcGIS, ArcMap); Drafting software (Autocad).
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What you will do:
-Supervise development and implementation of LSRCA’s environmental construction projects, focused on urban stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, natural heritage and habitat enhancements and restoring environmental system functions
. -Identify and develop new and innovative solutions to watershed issues.
-Responsible for applications, budget management and reporting.
-Supervise and monitor partner projects supported by LSRCA funding.
-Project review and input.

Hours of Work: 35 hour week, 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Start Date: ASAP
 

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Position: OPERATIONS MANAGER
Job Code: NU299
File No.: J0615-0150
Salary Range: $74,310 - $101,446
Type of Position: FULL TIME
Closing: JUNE 26, 2015

History and innovation thrive in Kingston, located at the head of the St. Lawrence River and the junction of the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage site). A dynamic city with a sound and diversified economic base - consisting of prestigious public institutions, government bodies, leading healthcare and education facilities, significant tourism and entertainment activity, and a large private sector, Kingston offers the quality of life of a smaller community with the amenities of a major centre. The Intelligent Community Forum named Kingston a Top 7 Intelligent Community in 2014.

POSITION SUMMARY
• Reporting to the Director, Public works Department, the Manager will support and/or directly provide day-to-day operations management in conjunction with the management team, with Public Works for supervisory staff in areas related to Roads and Sidewalks (including winter control), Parks and Sports Fields Maintenance and Horticulture and Forestry;
• Responsible for development, implementation and/or updates of various Public Works service plans, including but not limited to; Winter Control Plan, Salt Management Plan, Parks Asset Management Plan, Urban Forest Management Plan;
• Assist with the development and updating of; Strategic Operational and annual work plans, resource utilization and acquisition plans;
• Support effectiveness and efficiency improvements consistent with and in support of the City’s Official Plan and Public Works Operational Plan;
• Assist in identifying departmental policy gaps and lead corresponding policy development and implementation as required;
• Coordinate inter department communications and work with stakeholders in engineering, planning, traffic, parks development, transit, fleet, Utilities Kingston; to develop and enhance daily operations and the policy goals of the City;
• Manage Arboriculture division of Public Works including but not limited to; daily operational demands, Multi-Year Emerald Ash Borer Impact Cost Mitigation Strategy, Urban Forest Management Plan, Tree Inspection and Planting programs;
• Responsible for coordinating building maintenance demands in conjunction with Facilities Maintenance division;
• Responsible for development and tendering of all departmental tenders and/or RFP’s, including but not limited to; annual updates, new requests, tendering/receiving, submission review/selection, draft reports to Council, contract award and signing;
• Focus on Operating and Capital budgets, including but not limited to; assist with annual Operating and Capital budgets preparation, monitor expenditure levels through each season, develop and implement cost tracking measures, ensure costs allocated to proper budget programs;
• Responsible for customer service improvements; Monitor/analyze Customer Service Rep (CSR) generated Work Order Requests (WOR), responsible for elevated work orders, develop call back/close loop process for work orders;
• Manage Signs and Lines division; including day to day operations and co-ordination with other Public Works operations, Engineering’s Traffic division and other City departments;
• Oversee implementation of emerging technologies; AVL/GPS upgrades, Road Patrol tablet usage, Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor tablet usage;
• Manage Road Patrol/Internal Work Order development; generation, tracking and costing, Asset Management link;
• Assist with ‘claims’ defense/protection; mitigation measures, documentation processes, etc.;
• Manage Downtown core area maintenance activities, lead Public Works involvement with current Downtown Maintenance Improvement initiative.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES
• Minimum Certified Engineering Technician (CET);
• Preference may be given to a candidate with a P.Eng. designation;
• 5 Years working in a management position, within a unionized environment, leading and directing supervisors;
• Understanding of and minimum 5 Years experience with Public Works related operations in a municipal or private sector (Roads and Sidewalks), Parks and Sports Field maintenance, Horticulture and Arboriculture);
• Hands-on experience in Heavy Municipal Construction and/or Municipal Maintenance Industry would be an asset;
• Must demonstrate corporate competencies: Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity, and Teamwork.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, WORK DEMANDS
• Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written;
• Strong public relations/consultation and public speaking skills, effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills;
• Knowledge of current municipal public works related initiatives, policies, programs and legislation;
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and current practices;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, ability to motivate staff, encourage team building and team work;
• Strong financial and budgeting acumen and ability to research and analyze complex issues;
• Solid understanding of municipal financial and reporting practices;
• Superior project management skills, excellent planning skills for short term and long term initiatives;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;
• Ability to work outside regular business hours, under pressure and within tight deadlines;
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class ‘G’ Driver’s License with access to own transportation;
• Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory CPIC (Criminal Record Check), at candidates own expense.

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