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North Bay is a vibrant and progressive city situated between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake in Ontario’s beautiful Near North. This growing city of 54,000 residents is conveniently located just three and a half hours from Toronto and Ottawa.

The Managing Director is part of the City’s Senior Management Team, reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer and responsible for providing leadership, direction and overall strategic planning for the Business Unit. The portfolio includes responsibility for all aspects of the Engineering, Environmental Services, Sewer and Water and Public Works departments. This role is a key advisor to City Council, the Chief Administrative Officer and staff drawing on technical expertise with respect to infrastructure, maintenance and construction processes. The position is also the City Engineer responsible for planning, directing, developing and managing the City’s infrastructure.

The incumbent needs to be solution oriented and demonstrate strong leadership, management, strategic planning, financial, asset management, analytical, problem solving and technical skills as well as the ability to effectively communicate and interact with a variety of stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and leading business plans consistent with Council and Corporate plans direction. Responsibilities include acting as Project Manager for specific Capital Budget projects and will serve as a contact for members of the public, media and other public agencies with respect to the Business Unit’s services, policies and programs.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closes: June 27, 2014.

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Are you a results-oriented structural engineer with the ability to deliver structural capital and maintenance programs through in-house and consultant design? If you are looking for variety in your work, a great location and a role where you can ensure the safety of Ontario's bridges and culverts, consider this unique opportunity!

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:
•administer consultant assignments, review consultant submissions and identify areas where improvements can be made
•conduct inspections for routine, non-routine and emergency structure investigations
•prepare preliminary and final designs for new structures and rehabilitation of existing structures and prepare all related contract documents
•provide engineering advice and direction as required to internal staff and consultants on assigned projects
•provide structural engineering expertise in safety assurance and infrastructure management activities
•conduct construction liaison, consultant supervision and liaison with external agencies

Location: 1355 John Counter Boulevard, Kingston, Ontario

Note: 
•This position requires travel throughout the Province.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory:
•you must be fully licensed with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)

Your Technical Knowledge Includes:
•proven knowledge of and experience in structural engineering design and practices related to bridges and other transportation sructures (design, analysis, evaluation, planning rehabilitation, inspection and maintenance)
•knowledge and experience working with the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CHBDC)
•knowledge of structural computer software and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) programs
•knowledge of foundation, hydrology, soils and construction practices associated with bridges and other transportation structures
•knowledge of manuals, guidelines and precedents governing activity in the structural field

Your Project Management and Technical Administration Skills Include:
•knowledge of consultant acquisition and procurement processes to manage consultant assignments, identify and resolve technical and administrative issues
•experience with contract preparation and delivery processes
•effective organizational, project management and leadership skills

Your Professional Judgment and Problem-Solving/Decision-Making Skills Include:
•the demonstrated ability to identify problems, gather necessary information, investigate, interpret and analyze risks, make decisions and prepare contingency plans and/or actions
•the ability to exercise judgment in the effective application of knowledge and practices

Your Communications and Interpersonal Skills Include:
•effective oral and written communication skills
•demonstrated interpersonal, teamwork, negotiation and mediation skills

Salary range: $75,537.00 – $96,459.00 per year

Closes: June 20, 2014

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Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Projects
Planning and Infrastructure Portfolio, Infrastructure Services Dept., Design & Construction-Municipal (West) Branch
1 Full-time Temporary Position - 35.00 hours/week (Up to September 30, 2015)
1 Full-time Continuous Position - 35.00 hours/week
Salary: Salary: $80,373.02 to $97,794.06 annually (2013 rates of pay)
Competition #: 2014-EX-EN-50728536-02
Deadline: July 7, 2014

Job Summary: 
Manages total project delivery using in-house and/or external resources for major infrastructure construction and rehabilitation projects, including roadways, transitways, structures, sewers, water mains, pumping stations, treatment works, drainage works, lighting, solid waste/landfill sites, cycling facilities, traffic calming, transit improvements, streetscaping and related underground utilities.

Responsible for all phases of the project delivery, from project inception through consultant selection (where applicable), public consultation, pre-design, detailed design, tendering, and award, to construction. Monitors, tracks and reports on project status, approves all project expenditures, arranges all project related testing, and handles commissioning/turnover to operating branches. Assignments involve major or multiple projects that are highly complex, of multi-million dollar value and may require extensive public consultation and environmental assessment and may extend over multiple years.

Participates in project identification, prioritization and planning; organizes the conduct of environmental impact assessment and other studies and all stages of the project lifecycle; contributes to the review/development of department engineering standards, and carries out other duties as assigned.

Statement of Qualifications:
Four (4) year degree in Engineering or Applied Science
A minimum of eight (8) years' professional experience in the planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure including a minimum of five (5) years of project management experience

Knowledge of:
Engineering planning, design, operations and construction/rehabilitation of municipal structures, infrastructure and utilities
Related federal, provincial and engineering legislation, regulations, standards, codes and by-laws pertaining to environmental impact assessment, building, fire, health and safety, construction Processes for conducting and analysing environmental impact assessments
Principles of project management, including cost containment/control and reporting
Process for developing Request for Qualifications & Requests for Proposals, including acceptance, review and selection of consulting engineers
Processes for tendering and contracting work
Computer applications in an engineering environment pertaining to municipal design, project management, spreadsheet, word processing, e-mail and use of the Intra-Internets
Protocols for responding to senior management/councillor inquiries, conducting public consultation and preparing reports, briefing notes and other communiqués
Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and city policies and procedures



Ing principal, Projet infrastructure
Portefeuille Urbanisme et Infrastructure, Services d'infrastructure, Direction conception & construction-municipales (Ouest)
1 Poste temporaire à plein temps - 35.00 heures/semaine (Jusqu'à le 30 septembre 2015)
1 Poste continu à plein temps - 35.00 heures/semaine
Échelle salariale : $80,373.02 à $97,794.06 Annuel (taux de rénumération de 2013)
Concours no : 2014-EX-FR-50728536-02
Date limite : le 7 juillet 2014

Résumé des fonctions :
Le titulaire gère la mise en oeuvre intégrale de projets majeurs de construction et de remise en état d'infrastructures, en faisant appel à des ressources internes et externes. Il s'agit notamment de routes, de voies réservées aux transports en commun, de structures, d'égouts, de conduites maîtresses, de stations de pompage, d'installations de traitement, de travaux de drainage, d'installations d'éclairage, de sites d'enfouissement de déchets solides, d'installations à l'usage des cyclistes, de mesures pour la fluidité de la circulation automobile, d'améliorations au réseau de transport en commun, de mesures liées à l'embellissement des rues, et des services publics souterrains s'y rattachant.

L'ingénieur principal est chargé de toutes les étapes de l'exécution des projets, ce qui englobe l'élaboration du projet, la sélection d'un expert-conseil (le cas échéant), les consultations publiques, la conception préliminaire, la conception détaillée, les approbations, l'appel d'offres, l'adjudication et la construction. Il surveille et suit de près l'évolution des projets et fait rapport sur ces derniers, en plus d'approuver toutes les dépenses liées aux projets, de prendre des dispositions pour la tenue de tous les essais liés aux projets et de s'occuper de la mise en service et du transfert de l'infrastructure aux directions opérationnelles. Les tâches qui lui sont confiées s'inscrivent dans le cadre de projets majeurs ou multiples, d'une grande complexité, qui se chiffrent en millions de dollars et qui concernent souvent de nombreux intervenants. Elles peuvent nécessiter de vastes consultations publiques et des évaluations environnementales et s'étendre sur plusieurs années.

Le titulaire participe à la détermination des projets, à l'établissement des priorités et à la planification; il organise la réalisation des évaluations environnementales et d'autres études, de même que toutes les étapes du cycle de vie du projet. Il collabore à l'examen ou à l'élaboration des normes d'ingénierie des Services et exécute d'autres tâches au besoin.

Énoncé de qualités
Diplôme universitaire en ingénierie ou en sciences appliquées (programme d'études de quatre ans).
Au moins huit ans d'expérience professionnelle en planification, conception et construction d'infrastructures municipales, y compris un minimum de cinq ans d'expérience en gestion de projet. 
Connaissances
Planification, conception, activités en génie, construction et remise en état de structures, infrastructures et services publics municipaux;
Lois, règlements, normes, codes d'ingénierie fédéraux et provinciaux, et règlements administratifs concernant les évaluations d'impacts environnementaux, les immeubles, les incendies, la santé et la sécurité ainsi que la construction; Méthodes de tenue et d'analyse des évaluations des impacts environnementaux;
Principes de gestion de projet, y compris le contrôle et la limitation des coûts et la production de rapports;
Méthodes de préparation des demandes de qualification et des demandes de propositions, y compris l'acceptation, l'examen et la sélection d'ingénieurs-conseils;
Processus d'appels d'offres et de passation de marchés;
Utilisation d'applications logicielles dans un contexte d'ingénierie pour la conception municipale et la gestion de projets, feuille de travail, traitement de texte, courriel, intranet et Internet;
Règles sur la façon de répondre aux demandes d'information de la haute direction et des conseillers municipaux, de tenir des consultations publiques et de rédiger des rapports, notes d'information et autres communiqués; Formation, expérience et connaissances nécessaires pour structurer le travail et son exécution;
Ensemble des lois en vigueur relatives à la santé et à la sécurité, des dangers potentiels ou réels pour la santé et la sécurité dans le milieu de travail et des mesures pertinentes à prendre afin d'assurer la santé et la sécurité du personnel conformément aux lois en vigueur et aux politiques et procédures de la ville.
 

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Link: www.thebluemountains.ca The Town of The Blue Mountains, located on the shores of Georgian Bay and including ski hills, golf courses, hiking trails, fishing spots, swimming, wind surfing, shopping, dining, sightseeing and recreation opportunities galore, requires an Engineering Design Technologist. Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering and Public Works, the successful candidate will work with elected officials, staff, the development community and the public to build the Town of The Blue Mountains. The position requires at least 5 years as a civil technologist/ technician or equivalent with substantial experience in both the design and construction of municipal infrastructure. Thorough working knowledge of the development planning approval process and strong computer skills will be required in engineering design, project management and office automation. Advanced communications, negotiations and problem solving skills will be a great asset. Salary Range: $50,679 - $61,601 (35 hour work week) A detailed job description is available on our website at www.thebluemountains.ca.

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Draw on your passion. Shape our community.Draw on your passion. Shape our community.

Once again, York Region has been named one of the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers. One of Canada’s fastest growing municipalities, we’re proud to be acknowledged as a place where professionals can bring their enthusiasm, talent and ideas for the future – while contributing to the progress of our vital community. As part of our diverse and highly engaged team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that further a sustainable environment, enhance our public services and promote a healthy community.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR, PLANNING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT #15002
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
STRATEGY AND BUSINESS PLANNING BRANCH

Location: Newmarket, ON
Temporary Full-Time (Approx. 24 months), Salary $39.33 - $42.75 per hour

Reporting to the Program Manager, Business Management, is responsible for administering easement agreements between the Region and local municipalities and other stakeholders to give the Region access rights over properties not owned by the Region; coordinating, administering and monitoring water and wastewater asset delineation agreements with local municipalities; providing assistance in the review and assessment of impact of changes; coordinating with local municipalities for the execution of Regional Jurisdiction policies for Water and Wastewater including maintenance, implementation and interpretation; project managing the implementation, function and maintenance of the Region’s All Pipe Databases; coordinating and leading project teams and cross-functional groups to deliver new and on-going initiatives and related projects and leading application development activities, including design, development and implementation of GIS applications, tools and methodologies.

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