Technologist, Engineering

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Technologist, Engineering provides technical advice, planning, coordination and intergration support; playing an integral role in the delivery of infrastructure and construction projects.

Major Responsibilities:

• Works with construction site supervisors and teams to ensure adherence with project plans; provides advice to execute on site changes under the direction of the project lead.
• Provides support to the project lead relating to the day-to-day management of contractors during construction implementation. 
• Works with teams to ensure compliance with plan design, health and safety and other regulatory requirements.  
• Conducts site visits including project start up, progress of implementation, contingency planning and close out. 
• Assists the Project Lead in the review of project proposals to identify irregularities, ensuring compliance with TRCA policies and procedures.
• Maintains and organizes digitized files to support the Project Team including daily inspection reports.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of industry best practices, more efficient construction processes and procedures and the innovative use of new technology.
• Prepares and formats correspondence, project briefs and reports of a general and technical nature for both internal and external audiences 
• Coordinates the full scope of procurement of project supplies and contractor services, including preparation and completion of RFT’s, RFP’s, VOR’s, etc.
• Meets with internal and external stakeholders as required for project specific collaboration and public consultation on request.

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction/Contract Management or a related field or equivalent experience
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license  

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in civil or environmental construction

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Able to comprehend documentation that is technical or scientific in nature, skilled in writing technical reports or manuals 
• Experience with end-to-end procurement processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate project status for various audiences 
• Knowledge of best management practices, and up-to-date knowledge of mitigation and controls, as well as safe work procedures  
• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines 
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint; advanced MS Excel capabilities for analysis, data visualization