Technical Assistant (Technical Services)

at  City of Winnipeg

As a Technical Assistant you will assist in the administration of the Sewer, Water and Lot Grading By-laws and the provisions of underground locates.

As the Technical Assistant you will:

• Assist in the administration of the Sewer, Water and Lot Grading By-laws.
• Review building permit applications for lot grading and sewer and water connections for residential development.
• Assist in survey works for: construction, drainage, quantitative, landfill, location of structures, lot grading and miscellaneous surveys using conventional and electronic survey equipment.
• Assist with field inspections as required on such matters as lot grading, drainage and by-law enforcement.
• Provide information relating to sewer and water services and infrastructure, in person, by telephone and e-mail, to property owners, contractors and consultants.
• Update and maintain records.
• Assist in the provision of underground locates by scheduling underground locates for utility contractors and customers.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position in support of the Branch mandate.

YOUR EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Must be a graduate in Civil Engineering Technology from a recognized Institute of Technology.
• Must be eligible for membership in C.T.T.A.M. (Certified Technicians & Technologists Association of Manitoba) as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.). Discipline in Municipal Engineering Technology preferred.
• Knowledge of the Sewer, Water and Lot Grading By-laws.
• Experience in customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret field/survey notes, lot grade plans, site plans, legal descriptions, record drawings, specifications and by-laws.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and execute verbal and written communication.
• Ability to use or learn the computer programs and systems employed by the Branch for lot grade permits and deposits, water and sewer permits and inputting and maintaining lot grade data.
• Must have, or be able to acquire in a reasonable period of time, a thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and the safety precautions and regulations that are applicable to the position’s area of work.

Please refer the Job description for details