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Working for the City means you are part of something big, something special!! You will be part for a team of engaging, enthusiastic and dedicated people that are committed to collaborating with one another to deliver on our commitment to the residents, visitors and businesses of Mississauga.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
-Must be a graduate from a recognised University in Civil Engineering
-Must be a registered Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) with membership in P.E.O. -Minimum of five years of progressive municipal road maintenance and/or construction experience is required.
-Experience in dealing with senior management and elected officials on sensitive/political issues
-Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation and monitoring would be beneficial
-Demonstrated leadership abilities, along with experience in supervision of staff
-Well-developed written communication skills are required for contract preparation and preparation of correspondence to council, public and contractors.
-Good judgement, tact and diplomacy as demonstrated through excellent interpersonal skills are required
-Strong strategic and analytical skills balanced with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach
-Must demonstrate good organizational and time management skills with ability to self-manage
-Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a part of a multi-faceted team with both internal and external interests
-Relationship building with key internal / external stakeholders including the development and delivery of presentations of a technical or political nature.
-Demonstrated ability to initiate and execute projects utilizing sound project management principles, best practices and theories
-Experience with various software applications with above average abilities in MS Office
-Experience with INFOR Public Sector Application Software is considered an asset
-A valid Ontario Class 'G' driver's license and availability of personal vehicle

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Manager, Works and Technical Services the successful candidate will:
-Provide direct supervision and coaching to the Maintenance Contract staff.
-Undertake the overall management of all contract maintenance activities, as well as other functions related to maintenance of the City’s road and watercourse system.
-Administer all maintenance contracts including budgeting, estimating contract preparation and contract supervision.
-Assist in winter maintenance, street sweeping and leaf collection activities including contract preparation, progress payments and assignment of contractors to Works Operations
-Ensure that construction logs are prepared by appropriate staff and progress payments, invoice payments and general records are maintained for all contracts.
-Assist in developing the Works Maintenance budget and ensures contracted expenditures stay within budget allocation.
-Ensure recoverable works for internal and external clients are appropriately invoiced and charged for both in house and contracted maintenance work.
-Administer contracted maintenance work assigned from internal and external clients.
-Prepare departmental reports and plans including, the assimilation of data and public opinion.
-Fulfill the membership duties of various departmental and inter-departmental committees and/or working groups on matters relating to Works Maintenance and Operations.
-Provide technical advice and recommendations on Works related issues.
-Respond to emergency situations such as severe floods and snow storms on a 24 hour basis.
-Responds to complaints and enquiries relating to contracted maintenance activities and utility work.
-Performs other duties as assigned.

Hours of Work: 35 hour per week
Salary: $91,574 - $122,096
Number of Openings: 1Permanent Full-time
Department/Division/Unit: Transportation & Works

Revised Closing Date: February 20, 2015

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If you’re a Professional Engineer whose engineering experience includes the planning, design and construction of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, and the design of linear infrastructure and hydraulic modelling, bring your expertise to the City of Toronto.

As an Engineer in Design and Construction – Linear Underground Infrastructure, you will provide project management, contract administration, technical and engineering expertise to plan, design and construct multidisciplinary projects involving large diameter trunk sewers, trunk sewer rehabilitation, and large diameter transmission water mains. In the role of project manager or Engineer, you will be expected to oversee, review and direct the work of staff and engineering consultants, engage consultants and contractors by preparing Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and Construction Tender packages, and assist the Senior Project Managers on large projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Your primary responsibilities as an Engineer will be varied. Specifically, you will:
•Manage assigned projects, ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and maintenance of related data.
•Prepare Requests for Proposals, evaluate proposals, arrange for purchases, and monitor outcome regarding same.
•Ensure that project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
•Assist in preparation of capital and operating budgets related to assigned projects.
•Gather and refine project scope and determine the financial impact of projects or proposals.
•Prepare and inspect drawings, engineering studies, specifications, plans and cost estimates pertaining to assigned projects.
•Provide technical advice, review and expertise, and utilize standard engineering principles and practices to assist in the operation, development and maintenance of works infrastructure and related services.
•Prepare engineering analysis, as well as evaluate and recommend new systems, work procedures and technologies with the potential to improve the performance of the Division.
•Carry out varied engineering assignments within a broad field of engineering.
•Formulate design concepts for engineering problems and set project scope and parameters.
•Undertake the testing and implementation of design concepts to meet functional requirements.
•Conduct studies, surveys, research and development for the effective solution of engineering issues, as well as initiate and lead technical studies and projects.
•Direct project team staff to ensure that timelines are met.
•Finalize contract payments and implement quality control / quality assurance for construction.
•Oversee and evaluate the work performance of external service providers with respect to quality, timelines, cost and completion of required tasks.
•Secure all engineering permits and approvals as may be required from external agencies.
•Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of technological developments in the field of engineering.
•Represent the City on committees, attend meetings and provide input.
•Liaise with the media, residents, rate payers association, consultants, contractors, stakeholders, councillors, other divisions and government agencies about projects, programs and developments.
•Conduct research into assigned area(s), ensuring that such research takes into account developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government.
•Plan, investigate and prepare reports and recommendations concerning engineering problems of moderate complexity and/or assist senior engineers in resolving more complex problems and on large projects.
•Ensure problem-solving by using a combination of standard procedures, the modification of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Your application for the role of Engineer must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
•Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
•Experience in planning, design and construction of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
•Experience in the design of linear infrastructure and hydraulic modelling, as well as associated Industry standards or in Project Management related to capital works delivery in the public right-of-way.
•Experience in sewer rehabilitation and various trenchless methodologies used for sewer rehabilitation.
•Experience working with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) or other Conservation Authority.
•Experience in stakeholder management.
•Knowledge of change order process, claim resolutions, scope management and necessary public notification.
•Understanding of various trenchless construction methodologies.
•Understanding of utilities, utility permits and approvals and processes.
•Understanding of Rail Crossing agreements.
•Considerable knowledge of environmental assessments studies, an asset.
•Knowledge of legislation related to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Lien Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Environmental Protection Act, Federal Fisheries Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
•Ability to read, interpret, and report on engineering plans, drawings, technical memos, reports and specifications in a timely manner.
•Ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple assignments and meet required timelines.
•Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, at all organizational levels.
•Ability to communicate technical information effectively in a user-friendly manner.
•Highly developed interpersonal, client service and teamwork skills.
•Ability to collaborate and work effectively with contractors, colleagues, elected officials, consultants, developers and other internal and external clients and stakeholders.
•Ability to plan, supervise and direct the work of staff, together with an understanding of modern principles and practices of management and management controls.
•Proficiency using general computer software, including Microsoft Windows, Excel and Word.
•A valid Province of Ontario Class G driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle to travel to various work locations and construction sites in a timely and efficient manner.

Salary Range: $82,806 - $97,297 per year

Work for the City you love

Toronto is Canada’s largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, we are a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture, and are proud to be the Host City for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. Join the award-winning Toronto Public Service as an Engineer within our Engineering & Construction Services Division.

Closes: March 11, 2015

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Located just north of Toronto in the Region of York, the Town of East Gwillimbury offers a fully balanced lifestyle and a wonderful place to live and work. Communities include Holland Landing, River Drive Park, Sharon, Queensville and Mount Albert – each inviting, with their own rich history and unique charms. Farms, forest, recreational, and business areas add to the overall character of the Town. Poised for significant growth, the current population of 24,000 is projected to reach 150,000 by 2051. Strategic, Official and Master Plans help guide the way.

Responsible for the leadership, management and administration of the of the Development Engineering Division, Capital Programs and Traffic Engineering Division as well as the management and oversight of site alterations within the Community Infrastructure and Environmental Services Department.

You have a thorough knowledge of local government functions, responsibilities and applicable legislation. Visible approachable, and energetic, you know how to get things done as part of your inspiring leadership style positioning the Engineering Branch for significant growth. Your proven capacity to lead high profile, complex projects has enabled you to establish a track record of collaboration working within the engineering industry as well as community and government.

As the ideal candidate, you posses a University Degree in Civil Engineering or Certified Engineering Technologist (CET). You hold or are eligible for full membership in the Professional Engineers’ Association of Ontario (PEO), or Ontario Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT). You have the ability to think and act strategically in a political and community service environment, to align the Engineering Branch and services with corporate strategic direction and departmental goals and objectives; and to champion the vision and core purpose of the Town; and to model and champion the values of the Town as a Character Community.

You have a thorough working knowledge of Ontario legislation/regulations affecting the portfolio including the Environmental Assessment Act, Drainage Act, Source Water Protection legislation, Planning Act, Development Charges Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act and other development engineering and safety-related legislation/regulations/guidelines; civil engineering principles, standards and best practices; ground water impacts on new development and preventative/remedial measures; project and contract management; planning processes and development agreements, and public transit practices.

Salary Range - $114,280 to $126,376 per annum

Closes: March 6, 2015 - 4:00 p.m.

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Effective managing competing priorities, you will oversee contract administration for public works projects including budget preparation and projections, specification writing, contract tendering and awarding, construction administration, and project evaluation. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will manage projects in compliance with relevant policies and legislation, interpret, analyze, and implement legislative requirements and best practice methods, and be accountable for internal budgets. Detail-oriented, you will prepare and present accurate reports and comprehensive recommendations to Council and Council Committees and perform other duties as required.

Minimum qualifications:
•Three-year Post Secondary School diploma or university degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
•Several years of project planning and supervisory experience in a unionized and non-unionized environment.
•Dedicated to a high degree of professionalism and setting standards of excellence.
•Working knowledge of various provincial legislation (e.g. Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Protection, Municipal Acts, etc.).
•Demonstration of above-average service and communication skill..
•Proven analytical and problem solving skills that are resolution oriented.
•Ability to organize work and resources in a fast-paced team environment.
•Working knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel.
•Demonstrated safe-work practices.
•Valid driver’s licence and provision to own vehicle.
•CET or P.Eng. designation, or ability to obtain within one year, is considered an asset.
•Experience in public works and/or municipality in both rural and urban settings with a focus on contract administration, infrastructure development, capital planning, budget development, etc., is considered an asset.

Salary range: $65,358 – 82,698 (under review).
(35 hours per week)

It would be ‘Simply Grand’ to hear from you! To find out more about our great community, our forward and progressive approach to municipal service management, and the many benefits of joining our team.

Please visit careers.brant.ca to apply for this job opportunity. The application deadline is 9:00 a.m., Monday, March 2, 2015. 
Closes: Monday March 2, 2015 at 9 a.m.

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Job Code: NU299
File No.: J1214-0797
Salary Range: $74,310 - $101,446
Type of Position: Full-Time
Closing: March 13, 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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