The Role
This is a temporary full-time role at Haldimand County, with an hourly compensation range of $38.208 to $44.230 .

The Opportunity
As the Municipal Technologist, you will coordinate contracts, projects, and consultant assignments while providing technical expertise across a wide range of engineering initiatives. You will monitor and inspect capital projects, as well as inspect and approve subdivision construction. In this role, you will conduct project-related surveying and create AutoCAD drawings. You will also prepare project estimates for budget planning purposes and support capital project procurement activities.

The Perks

Hybrid work options

EFAP Program

Free parking

Protected & friendly work culture

Haldimand County
Haldimand County is a single-tier municipality with a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering exceptional services to our citizens. With a focus on excellence, our county stands as an outstanding place to work and live. By joining our dynamic team, you open the door to a rewarding career where we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, their families, and the communities we serve.

At Haldimand County, we believe in the Net Better Off philosophy . This means we’re passionate about helping our staff thrive and advance in an equitable workplace.

Job Description
Vacancy: Yes

Core Competencies

Interpersonal Communication

Project Management

Self-Direction

Position Summary
The Municipal Technologist will coordinate contracts, projects and consultant assignments, while also providing technical expertise across a wide range of engineering projects. Responsibilities include monitoring and inspecting capital projects, as well as inspecting and approving subdivision construction. This role requires conducting project-related surveying and crating AutoCAD drawings. Additionally, the incumbent will provide project estimates for budgetary purposes and will support Capital Project Procurement activities.

Education

High School Grade 12 graduation plus an additional program of over two and up to three years (for example Civil, Construction or Civil Engineering Technology), or equivalent

CET certification (OACETT member in good standing) is preferred

Experience

Over three, up to and including four years current related experience including progressive responsibilities in municipal engineering

Or equivalent to the above

Knowledge/Skills

Demonstrated project management skills in accordance with current accepted principles and practices

Sound technical knowledge of municipal construction standards and methods

Solid understanding of policies and legislation relative to responsibilities

Some knowledge of business processes and financial management methods to assist with the development of project specific budgets

Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relations with others including County staff, peers within other organizations, consultants, contractors, agencies / organizations and the public and to resolve project-related complaints / disputes / issues

Research, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills to enable the assessment of issues / situations,



develop options and make decisions necessary for the effective and efficient management of projects

Communication skills (listening, writing, verbal) to provide clear direction to those impacted by, involved in / working on projects, to ensure solid understanding of work requirements, work guidelines and to encourage and sustain consensus building to make decisions

Time management / organization skills to identify priorities, re-arrange work if required to meet identified deadlines

Valid Ontario Drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle

Good understanding of municipal government, its operations and services

Technology Aptitude

The incumbent must possess intermediate and advanced computer skills for Outlook and at least one of Word / Excel / PowerPoint to ensure their;

Proven ability to use desktop or department / division specific software packages on their own or combine information from different software packages to get the desired result

Solid understanding of the software to enable the incumbent to know the best tool to do the job efficiently

Knowledge to utilize software to develop quality reports, professional looking presentations, publications and/or to develop complex spreadsheets for analysis or presentation of data (including use of formulae)

Specific experience in computer applications related to municipal engineering such as AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Arc GIS) and ESRI suites, Total Stations surveying and data management would be an asset

Responsibilities
The incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to:

Functional

Project Support
Provide project support for the design and implementation of municipal infrastructure projects, through pre-engineering, design and construction administration

Assist the Project Manager in the management of consultants

Responsible for some financial control of assigned projects, including related reporting, documentation and preparing payment certificates

Ensure that detailed records of projects and other work is maintained in an approved record management system that tracks all work carried out such that documentation is readily retrievable

Assist the Project Manager through preparation of payment certificates, co-ordinating quality assurance testing, field inspections and surveying

Review, monitor and conduct site inspections in various technical areas including subdivisions, site plans, water and wastewater works, bridges, roads, culverts, etc.

Constructively contribute to the division and established goals of the division

Ensure that divisional goals and objectives are always in consideration and achieved by consultants and contractors working on a project

Provide technical assistance to external agencies, contractors and the public





Represent the Department and/or Division at relevant meetings

Provide effective public relations to sustain the positive image of Haldimand County including Class EA meetings, Public Information Centres and specific project meetings, etc.

Coordinate and negotiate and / or work with staff of other County Departments, Contractors, Provincial Ministries, Federal Departments, Conservation Authorities and other agencies as necessary ensuring clear understanding of the work to be completed and the processes and procedures to do so to result in cost-effective completion of all work

Practice effective public relations to sustain the positive image of Haldimand County

Provide positive leadership regarding customer service, peer relationships and personal conduct

Acts & Legislative Requirements
Ensure all works are undertaken and constructed to an appropriate standard and in compliance with applicable legislative and regulated requirements

Review County standard drawings and provide recommendations for revision; develop new standards and specifications for Haldimand County

Ensure contractors and consultants understand and safely conduct work within applicable acts, regulations, approved County policies and procedures

Review consultants’ work from a technical perspective to ensure that their designs are complete and meet corporate standards and all terms of reference

Assist in the management of tenders and quotes, both those prepared by consultants, and those prepared by County staff, including the tendering process and tender award

Provide technical assistance to operational divisions such as tender preparation, regulatory processes and assessments that are broader than the expertise in that department/division

Prepare and issue correspondence as required

Supervisory Duties
Ensure a positive workplace free of intimidation and harassment

Provide direction and day to day guidance for student employees within the division

Provide positive leadership regarding customer service, peer relationships and personal conduct

Demonstrate commitment to the Haldimand County Code of Conduct

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job.

Haldimand County envisions all County staff to possess a high degree of Ethical Behaviour & Professionalism, Political Acumen, Relationship Management, Credibility, Flexibility & Adaptability, Empathy & Compassion, Entrepreneurship, and Customer Service.

Haldimand County is an equal-opportunity employer that strives for inclusivity and belonging for all. Accommodation is available at any stage of the hiring process to applicants with differing abilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].

Haldimand County
53 Thorburn Street South
Cayuga, Ontario
Canada, N0A 1E0

After hours (Road, Sewer, Water or Park & Public Facilities Emergencies): 1-(phone hidden)

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📌 Municipal Technologist (Ontario)
🏢 Haldimand County
📍 Ontario