JOB OPPORTUNITY

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I

Working for City of Thorold

By joining the City of Thorold team, you will be choosing to become part of the fastest
growing municipality in the beautiful Niagara region.

Working with us means a great pension, superb benefits package and a supportive and
collaborative team environment. We invest in our people and prioritize creating
opportunities for our employees to learn and grow in their roles.

We are proudly home to Canada Games Park, an internationally recognized and
certified athletics and wellness facility. Our 300+ acres of parks and trails, two
community centers, two arenas and outdoor pool are what makes Thorold the ideal
place to build your career.

Primary Function

This unionized role will aid in the management of the municipal infrastructure systems.

Supervises or Directs

Direction of Co-op students, and outside contractors when applicable.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Assist in the administration of capital improvement and expansion
projects to ensure engineering standards are maintained 

Record, and maintain the information related to the municipal infrastructure
systems. 

Prepare reports to council on issues related to the
administration of capital improvement and expansion projects 

Coordinate and Communicate with the general public on matters related to the 

maintenance of the municipal infrastructure systems 

Act as Operator in Charge for the municipal drinking water system as it
relates to capital improvement projects 

Complete other tasks as specifically assigned by the Manager of Engineering

Education/Experience

Minimum three (3) year Community College diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or

related field and Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation. Certification as

an Ontario Water and Waste Water Utility operator. A minimum of 6 months to 1 year

experience in municipal engineering or related field.

Conditions of Employment

Required to work under the direction of the Manager of Engineering with considerable

independence of action. Work performed in an office environment with field inspections

as required. Work involves mental and visual concentration with some interruptions. Valid

driver's licence required. Overtime is required at various times of the year. Good

written and verbal communication skills required. Must be able to deal effectively with the

general public.

The above statement reflects the principal functions and duties as required for proper
evaluation of the job. Other related duties can only be considered part of the job if they
directly relate to the primary function contained herein.

Job Location: City Hall
3540 Schmon Parkway, Thorold

Job Rate: $30.06- $31.57 (2021 rates)

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday (inclusive)
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their detailed resume and cover letter to the
Manager of Human Resources, via hr@thorold.ca no later than Sunday January 15, 2023.
Please indicate the position you are applying to in the email subject line. Only those
applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the
Ontario Human rights code, the City will provide accommodation to applicants with
disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected
to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform staff
of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes.