The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applicants to join our dynamic team as an Engineering Technician! The Engineering and Corporate Assets department is seeking a permanent, full time Engineering Technician. Reporting to the Supervisor of Environmental Capital Project Management and under the guidance of a senior staff, this position is responsible for carrying out various engineering capital projects and tasks related to water, wastewater and solid waste infrastructure.

When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day they are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. We work to support our values of Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork and we want you to Jump In with us!

We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement. Employer paid benefits package, OMERS pension (defined benefit), short- and long-term disability income replacement, education reimbursement, and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.

Job Title: Engineering Technician Wage: $40.57 per hour (2026) Reports To: Supervisor, Environmental Capital Project Management Department: Engineering & Corporate Assets, Infrastructure Design & Construction Other:



General office environment with travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes in accordance with job requirements Conduct field investigation and review background information to set scope and parameters of capital projects related to water, wastewater and solid waste infrastructure

- Assist with the preparation of drawings, specifications, estimates and contract documents such as Request for Tender, Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation
- Coordinate and oversee Consultants and Contractors to manage capital projects in all stages of design and construction
- Perform technical reviews and provide input, comment or recommendation on design, specifications, assessments, studies, plans/drawings, materials, proposals, tenders, agreements, and reports
- Perform or coordinate engineering inspection services on construction projects
- Perform financial administrative activities including processing of payment certificates, negotiation of additional work claims, and assessment of contract work in accordance with contractual and statutory obligations
- Collect and update field data for 'as constructed' plans
- Perform pre-engineering and construction surveys and drafting for capital improvement projects
- Maintain plans, maps, drawings and other records reflecting the municipal infrastructure
- Research and prepare engineering reports and technical memoranda




- Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment
- Working toward certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists
- Proficiency in Total Station Surveys and layout;

Experience in water, wastewater and solid waste infrastructure design and construction

- Demonstrated customer-service and interpersonal skills at a level to develop and to maintain cooperative/team-oriented working relationships both within and outside the organization
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
- Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by municipal policies and procedures
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
- Upon a conditional offer of employment, an acceptable Criminal Record Check will be required
- This posting is for an existing, currently open position within Engineering. Applicants must also be prepared for skill testing during the recruitment process. The City of Kawartha Lakes is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. We are dedicated to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

📌 Engineering Technician (Environmental Capital Projects) (Lindsay)
🏢 City of Kawartha Lake
📍 Lindsay