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The Streets Design GIS Technician performs the entry, update, and maintenance of GIS data as it relates to the City’s street infrastructure; this includes roads, sidewalks, bike lanes, pathways, seawalls, structures, etc. The GIS Technician interprets information captured on various paper as-built records and enter the data into the GIS using the Autodesk Topobase software. This position supports internal technical and operational staff.

This position requires GIS/CADD skills and a strong overall knowledge of GIS/CADD and municipal assets, in particular streets and sidewalks. Work is performed under supervision, with considerable independent judgment and action exercised in the technical aspects of the work.

This position reports directly to the Streets Design Asset Manager/Senior Engineer and works as part of a broader team of EIT’s, Civil Engineers, Planners, Project Managers, GIS Analysts and Engineering Assistants. Key contacts this position liaisons with are staff from other branches within Engineering Services, staff from Technology Services and GIS/CADD services, external utility companies, consultants, and contractors

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Gathers streets asset management data from a variety of sources and organizes the data to maximize the efficiency of entry into the City’s GIS system and MS Excel.
• Consults with appropriate subject matter experts to gain a full understanding of the data prior to entry into the system.
• Enters data in the City’s GIS system and MS Excel using appropriate procedures and adhering to business best practices as defined.
• Assists in managing, modifying and creating features in Topo-base (AutoCAD Map) and ArcGIS Pro
• Creates map layers and CADD resources in GIS applications
• Ensures work is carried out according to project schedules.
• Prepares and maintains detailed documentation as it relates to the GIS data entry process.
• Communicates with supervisor and senior leadership

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by completion of diploma in drafting, geographic information systems, computer based graphics or basic computer training, CAD and GIS courses at the vocational or technical school level and related work experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Sound work-related experience in working with GIS/CADD systems and related technology.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of geographic principles related to roads, sidewalks, bike lanes, pathways, seawalls and structures.
• Proficient in the use of ArcGIS Pro (managing features and geodatabase) and experience in the use of AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Considerable knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) concepts in a municipal environment and of their interaction with CAD systems and business processes.
• Some knowledge of the operations, procedures and policies of various city departments.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and self-starting skills.
• Ability to effectively collect, analyze and evaluate information required for GIS data entry.
• Ability to be able to interpret and follow policies and procedures related to GIS data entry.
• Ability to be able to work effectively and under pressure to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with changing and competing priorities with frequent interruptions within a multiple task environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good computer and data processing skills including applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Ability to create spreadsheets.
• Detail oriented ability to perform thorough, complete, and accurate work.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: March, 2025 

Position End Date: June, 2025 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-021: $37.20 to $43.78 per hour

Application Close: February 23, 2025

Weekly Hours: 36.67 

Reporting to the Manager, Traffic and Streetlighting, or designate, provide technical guidance and assistance to traffic engineering related matters, as well as, maintain, improve and provide technical support for the City's Streetlighting System and Municipal Parking System.

Responsibilities:

• Receiving complaints and inquiries over the phone, by correspondence or in person, on all traffic engineering concerns and responding to the inquiries
• Planning and undertaking traffic and parking studies/surveys, analyzing results, and making recommendations
• Preparing follow-up departmental and committee reports and By-Law recommendations to Council
• Reviewing and providing comments and conditions on development applications, technical reports, related agreements and constructions projects, as requested
• Creating and maintaining Branch databases, maps and plans
• Performing other related duties, as assigned
• Provide emergency school Crossing Guard coverage in a timely manner and performed according to operating procedures

Requirements:

• Demonstrated skills and knowledge normally associated with completion of a Transportation Engineering Technology program (3) years from a recognized Community College, plus three years of relevant traffic engineering experience, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced experience and skills in Microsoft Office and related software (i.e. specialized traffic/transportation engineering programs, GIS, AutoCad)
• Excellent research, analytical, mathematical skills and experience with traffic study methodologies
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, and customer service skills to deal effectively with staff and the general public
• Ability to work independently and to work under pressure
• Current registration as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with OACETT is considered an asset
• Ability to provide own transportation as required
• Ontario Traffic Conference courses/seminars would be considered an asset

This position is eligible for hybrid work.

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check.

Please be advised that position location as noted is at the time of posting and is subject to change, as required due to operational needs.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

Posting End Date: 2025/02/07 by 4:30p.m.

• Posting Period: 28-Jan-2025 to 4-Feb-2025 
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The City of Toronto’s Fleet Services Division (FSD) provides a full range of Fleet Management Services for City Divisions and Agencies including the acquisition, maintenance and disposal of assets, along with City’s industry leading Sustainability Fleet Plan and energy management infrastructure. The City of Toronto has the largest municipal fleet in Canada and one of the most complex Fleets in North America.

The City has over 13,000 vehicles and equipment. Asset Management program includes the acquisition, specification identification, design review, site acceptance of new vehicles and equipment, along with disposal of assets based on lifecycle analysis. Fleet Services directly maintains and repairs over 5,300 assets. We have 11,000 operators with over 1,000 vehicles and equipment types, ranges from Class 1 to Class 8 e.g., from simple sedans and pickup trucks to hydraulic based front-end loaders, ambulances, snow melters and more complex equipment such as a hydro excavators, street sweepers, and garbage collection trucks.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
• Conducts research into assigned area ensuring that such research takes into account developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government.
• Ensures that the project expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Assists and works under the direction of Senior Engineers and/or managers in planning, investigating and documenting engineering/operational challenges of basic to moderate complexity.
• Assists in the project management of the Division's projects to ensure proper and timely completion.
• Arrange and attend project meetings and develops minutes of meetings.
• Assists with developing procurement documents including specification, RFPs, RFQs and purchase requisitions for the issuing of Purchase Orders.
• Assists in projects, ensuring effective teamwork and communication, high standards of work quality and organization performance, continuous learning and maintenance of all relevant data to file for future use.
• Responsible for carrying out varied engineering assignments within a broad field of fleet asset management engineering.
• Assists with developing staff reports.
• Assists in conducting field work, site inspections, technical investigations and studies, preparing reports and making related recommendations.
• Assists in project tracking and status reporting for the Division's capital program.
• Assists in the preparation of budgets and in the cost/benefit analysis of divisional operations.
• Assists in the review of draft contract specifications and drawings for completeness and accuracy.
• Plans, investigates, analyzes, and prepare reports, utilizing statistics and performance-based evidence to make recommendations concerning vehicle design engineering problems of moderate complexity and/or assists in resolution of more complex problems
• Completes work assignments, seeks supervisory review of completed work and makes revisions as requested.
• Liaises with other internal staff within and other City of Toronto divisions, consultants and the public.
• Assists in responding to customer inquiries and providing operational assistance.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of technological developments in the field of automotive engineering as it relates to municipal business focus.
• Assists in the resolution of non-compliance issues according to the Occupational Health & Safety Act

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Recent graduate from a University Engineering degree program in mechanical and/or automotive engineering or comparable and electrical engineering as recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities.
2. Academic/working knowledge of applying engineering principles and calculations as related to vehicle design and specifications as well as associated processes and systems
3. Experience using a variety of software products such as Microsoft Office Suite, Access, and/other related data software.
4. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, at all levels within / outside organization.
5. Knowledge of government legislation in the areas of Highway Traffic Act, Motor Vehicle Safety Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA).
6. Ability to attain working knowledge of all related City of Toronto policies, procedures and practices including: Collective Agreement, HR Policies, financial procedures, etc.
7. Ability to manage multiple assignments and conflicting priorities.

Application Close: 04/02/2025

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing       
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

Responsible to perform PSAs (Potential Supplier Audits), responsible to close out PSA audit short falls.  Responsible to manage the APQP process to support program launches.  Responsible to develop and continually improve our Engineering Feasibility documents to include lessons learned by commodity/component.  Support supply crisis situations related to capacity and quality.  Responsible to develop and improve our current suppliers.

This is an in-office position.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

• Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility’s geographic location and:
• The Global Operating System Plays;
• OHSAS 18001:2007 Health and Safety Management system standard;
• ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System standard;
• IATF/TS16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics System standards.
• Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.
• Maintain balance between customer, employee, and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators (Linamar Supplier Scorecard System).
• Supply Management including APQP, Launch, PSA’s and crisis management.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers to ensure program requirements are met.
• Interpret regulatory quality documents in order to apply them to manufacturing and quality systems.
• Be actively involved in quality planning of the supply base (Control Plans, APQP, FMEA, PPAP, MSA).
• Identify gauging methods required for the supplier to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Participate & lead in APQP meetings.
• Initiate and participate in 8D Problem solving meetings with suppliers.
• Review accuracy of process documentation and update as required.
• Supplier development activities (Prototype running, pre-production process analysis, run at rate on site, early containment evaluation, process production release).
• Part Readiness follow up and support.
• Safe launch assurance and/or red launch follow up and solution.
• Follow up on lessons learned matrix and read across, ensure added to engineering feasibilities by commodity/component.
• Willingness to travel as needed, including internationally.

Credentials

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related engineering discipline is required.

Desired Characteristics

• Five to seven years of related experience.
• Experience with risk analysis and problem failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) for automotive products.
• Experience in writing and executing engineering test protocols.  Write quality assurance reports that describe manufacturing problems, corrective actions taken, and preventative measures needed.  Proposals are usually written for non-technical audiences such as clients and management.
• Ability to make presentations to senior management during annual meetings to provide an overview of areas such as product costing, maintenance and equipment failures which need to be considered when planning for the coming year.
• Read operating and quality assurance reports to understand technical and operational information about facilities, processes, and equipment.
• Experience in drawing interpretations and geometric dimensional tolerancing.  Knowledge and experience in gauging methods, calibration, and gauge R&R’s.  Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques.
• Lead and co-ordinate project teams which include other engineers, technologists, clients, and contractors when designing, developing, and building products or facilities.
• Proficient with MS Office and CAD applications. Familiar with material processes and IATF/TS16949 standards.  Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing, and machining.
• Attend formal professional development seminars and conferences as needed.  Conduct self-directed studies by reading journals and trade publications.  Must be aware of new technologies and advances in the engineering field.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Main Purpose & Function

The Project Engineer assists with the preparation and implementation of asset management plans and initiatives for the potable water system.

The position reports to the Civil Engineer II and works closely with other branches within Engineering Services. Key external contacts this position liaises with are government agencies, third party utility companies, Metro Vancouver, residents and businesses.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Asset Planning and Investigation

• Assists in the development and implementation of asset management strategies informing capital replacement and maintenance programs and identifies investment priorities
• Responsible for tracking water system performance and emerging trends, including leveraging asset and maintenance management data with statistical and spatial analysis
• Coordinates condition assessments of water system assets, including drafting and administering external requests for consultant and contractor support
• Evaluates resourcing requirements to support asset management, operational, maintenance and asset renewal goals, and supports Operations staff to streamline work processes for both capital and maintenance work
• Supports continual refinement of data collection and analysis to leverage value from existing water system assets
• Creates business cases to evaluate investment strategies for Waterworks operations, maintenance and asset renewal programs based on asset management concepts such as Levels of Service, Risk and Criticality, Lifecycle Cost Optimization, etc.
• Researches, evaluates and recommends implementation of best practices for asset management of drinking water distribution systems
• Represents the City and liaises with internal branches, outside agencies, Metro Vancouver, and utility companies regarding infrastructure projects
• Responds to correspondence or inquiries from outside agencies, the public and other branches regarding water system operation

Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a Professional Engineer designation and minimum of four years’ related experience in municipal civil infrastructure design, construction and project management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Registration or eligibility for registration as Professional Engineer in British Columbia
• Experience in designing water distribution infrastructure and underground utilities

• Experience in developing and managing budgets for infrastructure capital works

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and application of engineering principles related to hydraulics, water resources, and industry best practices for water system operations
• Knowledge of infrastructure asset management principles
• Knowledge of Organizational Quality Management processes and frameworks
• Strong interpersonal, written communication and organizational skills, including excellent written and verbal communication and report writing
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize actions in response to numerous and diverse demands
• Ability to develop and maintain positive, productive relationships at all levels in the organization and external stakeholders
• Strong conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation skills
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to staff
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact
• Proficient in the use of computer design and modelling software such as InfoWater, ArcGIS and AutoCAD

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: March, 2025 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-080: $97,032 to $121,294 per annum (PEng)/ Pay Grade RNG-060: $75,410 to $94,253 per annum (EIT)

Application Close: February 6, 2025

The Data Engineer, Intermediate position will be involved in designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines and ensuring data quality and integrity across various systems.

Responsibility

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines using data factory.
• Manage and optimize SQL data warehouse solutions.
• Implement and maintain master data services to ensure data consistency and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
• Develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards (preferred).
• Ensure data security and compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• A degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

The Quality Engineer, Senior position, under general direction, is responsible for performing complex inspections and set quality standards for both in-process and finished products and materials. Primarily accountable for working with quality inspection supervisors to train and oversee inspectors in their use of control forms, procedures, and correcting quality problems. In addition, develop methods for testing, sampling and training and evaluating production making recommending improvements. This position may provide technical leadership and assist in training less skilled engineers.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

· Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers to ensure all quality requirements are met.

· Interpret regulatory quality documents in order to apply them to manufacturing and quality systems.

· Be actively involved in quality planning (Control Plans, APQP, FMEA, PPAP, Gauging).

· Identify gauging methods, quote, purchase and implement related systems.

· Participate in Customer Focus meetings.

· Initiate and participate in 8D Problem solving meetings with customers, suppliers or internal.

· Review accuracy of process documentation and update as needed.

· Write quality assurance reports describing manufacturing problems, corrective actions taken and preventative measures needed.

· Ability to make presentations to senior management during annual meetings.

· Assess suitability of candidates for specific positions.

· Read operating and quality assurance reports to understand technical and operational information about facilities, processes and equipment.

· Direct and coordinate project teams which include other engineers, technologists, clients and contractors when designing, developing and building products or facilities.

· Attend formal professional development seminars and conferences as needed.

Credentials

· Post-Secondary education in Engineering or related engineering discipline.

· Minimum five years of related previous experience.

· Experience with risk analysis and problem failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) for automotive products.

· Familiarity in writing and executing engineering test protocols.

· Experience in drawing interpretations and geometric dimensional tolerancing.

· Working knowledge in gauging methods, calibration, and gauge R and R’s.

· Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques.

· Proficient with MS Office and CAD applications.

· Familiar with material processes and TS16949 standards.

· Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining.

What Linamar Has To Offer

· Opportunities for career advancement.

· Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

· Social committees and sports teams.

· Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Type of Posting: Internal & External

Employment Type: Permanent

Project Engineer Salary: $43.24 - $53.99 per hour; $82,442 - $102,938 per annum PLUS a $3.00 per hour Market Supplement

Senior Engineer Salary: $49.11 - 61.36 per hour; $93,633 - $116,989 per anuum PLUS a $3.00 per hour Market Supplment

Date Posted: December 24, 2024

Closing Date: January 24, 2025

Depending on qualifications and experience, this position may be filled at either the Senior Engineer or Project Engineer level.
 

Key Responsibilities
•    Lead project management activities including design, specifications development, tendering, contract administration, and construction oversight.
•    Prepare and review engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for facility construction and improvement projects.
•    Developing monitoring, and managing project budgets, expenditures, and financial transactions within authorized limits.
•    Conduct facility inspections to determine maintenance, repair, and renovation needs.
•    Receive and respond to concerns and inquiries from staff, the public, other departments, elected officials and the media.
•    Hire, manage and oversee contracted architectural or engineering consultants along with indirect supervision of contractors, while overseeing the management of complex construction projects.
•    Develop and maintain facility asset management programs, including preventative maintenance and capital planning.
•    Mentor and supervise project teams, providing technical guidance and professional development.
•    Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
•    Prepare comprehensive reports, technical documents, and presentations for senior management, City Council, and public stakeholders.
•    Performs other related duties as required.

Key Qualifications:
•    A university degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field).
•    Registered or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in Saskatchewan.
•    Candidates with 5 or more years of relevant Professional Engineering experience in building design, construction, and maintenance will be considered for the Senior Engineer level. Those with less than 5 years of Professional Engineering experience, preferably in facility design and maintenance, will be considered for the Project Engineer level.
•    Project Management Professional or Certificate in Project Management is desired.
•    Strong project management and contract administration skills.
•    Advanced knowledge of building design and construction principles, including architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems.
•    Familiarity with relevant acts, regulations, codes, and energy management standards for public facility construction and renovation.
•    In-depth knowledge of facility design, construction, and maintenance practices.
•    Proficiency in engineering design software (AutoCAD) and asset management tools.
•    Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
•    Ability to analyze complex data, develop innovative solutions, and manage project budgets effectively.
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills, including delivering presentations, writing comprehensive reports, and addressing large audiences.
•    Skilled in building and maintaining effective relationships with teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders while fostering a respectful work environment.

Working Conditions
•    Due to the nature of the position, the successful candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and have a vehicle available for work usage (a kilometer reimbursement is provided).
•    This role primarily involves office work, including extensive computer use and meetings. However, there will be some required site visits and inspections
•    Testing may be done to evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities.
•    As per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy, the successful candidate is required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.
•    Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of acquired education.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.