Utilities Operations

Prepares cost estimates, revenue sharing and grant applications for capital projects and assists with budget preparation.

Plans, schedules and coordinates various capital projects to avoid conflicts between projects, resources, and to meet target deadlines.

Prepares terms of reference for and requests proposals from engineering consultants, evaluates the proposals and awards engineering assignments for capital projects.

Prepares and reviews technical reports and assists in preparing reports to Council.

Approves invoices and authorizes changes to contract amounts within budgeted limits.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Experience in a municipal environment

Performs moderately complex technical field and office work of an engineering nature at the sub-professional level.

Coordinates assigned small to mid-sized construction projects.

Develops work schedules in conjunction with operations and construction; monitors work progress and project budgets.

Coordinates approval of soil deposit permit applications; prepares and maintains technical and status reports, correspondence, tender and project specifications.

Performs site inspections, maintains liaison with and provides direction to a wide variety of internal and external contacts.

• Graduation from an Institute of Technology with a diploma in Engineering Technology
• Courses in project management
• Experience working in a municipal Engineering environment (preferred)

Performs complex technical field and office work of a Civil Engineering nature at the sub-professional level.

Coordinates assigned major construction projects.

Develops work schedules in conjunction with operations and construction; monitors work progress and project budgets.

Coordinates utilities programs; prepares and maintains technical and status reports, correspondence, tender and project specifications.

Performs site inspections, maintains liaison with and provides direction to a wide variety of internal and external contacts.

• Graduation from an Institute of Technology with a diploma in Civil and Structural Technology, Building Technology, or other related discipline
• Courses in project management
• Experience working in a municipal Engineering environment (preferred)

Performs administrative and technical work at the sub-professional level.

Coordinates contract documentation and administration on construction projects.

Plans, assigns and supervises the work of technical subordinates.

Prepares and maintains technical and status reports, correspondence and project specifications.

Performs site inspections, maintains liaison with and provides direction to a wide variety of internal and external contacts.

• Graduation from an Institute of Technology with a Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma
• Experience working in a municipal Engineering environment (preferred)

A “working foreman” is responsible for supervisory, operational, maintenance and repair work involving installation, construction and maintenance of municipal services; participates in the work while supervising and giving work direction to assigned staff.

Organizes work, orders materials, supplies and tools.

Ensures safe work practices are followed according to work standards.

Prepares and maintains records, receives, investigates, responds to complaints and performs routine inspections.

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by technical courses related to work
• Experience in supervision and public works
• Understanding of municipal construction and maintenance work related to roads, water, sanitary, drainage systems and parks

Performs semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and general construction of roads, sewers, waterworks, facilities and parks.

Assists in exterior and interior construction projects, assembles and/or dismantles equipment, structures and surfaces.

Operates TOL’s vehicles, motorized equipment and tools.

Performs Heavy manual work outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Completion of Grade 10
• Experience in general construction and maintenance type of work

Supervises and manages employees required to complete assignments and participates in most human resources decisions.

Works independently under the direction of the Manager, performing operational planning, design, estimating, scheduling, inspection and maintenance functions related to the department.

Participates in operational and capital projects planning and financial control and adjustment.

Investigates and follows up on issues, answering inquiries and complaints from the public, developers, consultants and other regulatory agencies.

Superintendent in Engineering and Construction Services:

• Diploma of Technology in Civil Engineering (or related field) or an experienced professional in a municipal infrastructure construction and maintenance field
• Minimum three years of direct Engineering experience in a municipal government, consulting company, or infrastructure contracting company; or, equivalent combination

Superintendent in Facilities:

• Engineering/Building Technologist Diploma or equivalent training and experience in the industry
• Minimum five years of direct Engineering experience in a municipal government or consulting company; or, equivalent combination

Superintendent in Parks Operations:

• Bachelors degree or diploma and Trades Qualifications in a related field or equivalent training and experience in the industry
• Minimum five years of direct Parks experience in a municipal government or organization providing Parks and Cemetery/Parks and Open Spaces management and maintenance services; or, equivalent combination

Superintendent in Roads Operations:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technologist or equivalent
• Minimum five years of direct Engineering experience in a municipal government or consulting company; or, equivalent combination

Superintendent in Utilities Operations:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technologist or equivalent
• Minimum seven years of direct Engineering experience in a municipal government or consulting company; or, equivalent combination

Sewer Utilities

• Installs sewer mains to grade, installs house connections and risers, builds manholes, utilizes shoring, etc.

Water Utilities

• Installs water mains and fittings to grade, builds valve chambers, manholes, catch basins, tapping water mains for service connections, installs shoring, checks and services gauges and valves, repairs hydrants, etc.

Construction Utilities

• Constructs, installs, and repairs water and sanitary infrastructure

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by courses related to work
• Experience in water construction and/or sewer construction and maintenance work

Performs semi-skilled/skilled mechanical work below journeyman level involving installation, adjustment, inspection, repair and maintenance of municipal wastewater pumping stations and equipment.

Responds to pump station alarms and emergency calls, independently performs less complex repairs and maintenance, builds and maintains wet well.

Directs the work of one or more workers; operates TOL service vehicle; maintains routine records.

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by related technical courses
• Experience in pumping equipment repair work

Performs skilled mechanical work related to inspection, servicing, maintenance, repair, and operation of wastewater systems pumping stations and equipment.

Monitors and responds to telemetric alarms and emergency calls; investigates main blockages, overflowing manholes, sanitary sewer connection issues.

Directs the work of one or more workers; operates TOL service vehicle.

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by related technical courses
• Experience in wastewater systems work
• Ability to read and interpret meters and gauges

Performs technical and supervisory work.

Assigns, schedules, inspects, reviews, supervises, and participates in the works of skilled and semi-skilled Operators.

Determines priorities and checks work status, participates in decisions regarding major construction, investigates complaints and responds to emergency and trouble calls.

Directs the work of moderate sized group of workers.

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by related technical courses
• Supervisory experience

Performs semi-skilled/skilled mechanical work below journeyman level involving installation, maintenance and repair of water pumping and pressure reducing stations.

Assists in installation of pumps and related equipment; performs complex repairs and services; monitors telemetric alarms and responds to emergency calls; tests, cleans and repairs system water meters.

Directs work of one or more workers; operates TOL service vehicle.

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by technical courses related to work
• Experience in water systems work
• Ability to read and interpret meters and gauges

Performs diverse technical and mechanical work involving inspection, service, maintenance, repair, and operation of water pumping, pressure reducing stations, and water treatment facilities.\

Monitors and responds to telemetric alarms and emergency calls; oversees water main and reservoir cleaning; conducts water quality testing; installs meters, reads and records water meter data on scheduled basis.

Directs the work of one or more workers; operates TOL service vehicle; maintains routine records.

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by technical courses related to work
• Experience in water systems work
• Ability to read and interpret meters and gauges
• Ability to operate water treatment plant and ancillary equipment

Performs skilled technical work involving water system repair, maintenance and service operations.

Schedules, directs, supervises a moderate group of skilled and semi-skilled system operators.

Recommends implementation of major changes in preventative maintenance program for water system facilities; determines priorities and checks work in progress; prepares and maintains operational records and reports; provides cost and time estimates for projects.

Investigates public complaints; responds to emergency calls; ensures conformance to proper safety procedures and precautions.

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by technical courses related to work
• Experience related to work including some supervisory experience