Technical Services Coordinator – Water (Temporary, 16 months) - The City of Guelph

Why Guelph

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

What we offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Position Overview

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Technical Services Program Coordinator, reporting to the Manager, Technical Services. The successful candidate will assist in the development, implementation, and ongoing administration of the technical services programs, with focus to assistance with capital programs, source water protection and project management. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City’s Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Vision for an inclusive, connected and prosperous city.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of technical services projects and programs including, but not limited to water services infrastructure upgrades and hydrogeology/water supply.
• Assist project managers in the implementation of the City’s Project Management Policy. Including meeting the project management goals, objectives, document filing and reporting through City programs such as Eclipse.
• Coordinates field inspections, contractors and interviews related to technical services programs and projects.
• Assists the technical services team in preparing presentations and reports and project management documentation, including updating corporate templates and software for progress reporting.
• Acts as a liaison with various Corporate and External agencies in the administration of programs/ projects involving community and external partner participation.
• Attends coordination meetings, public meetings and community events as required.
• Assists the technical services team in the administration and coordination of consultants, contractors and internal staff to ensure completion of projects and programs consistent with City policy and OSHA.
• Assist in the monitoring of Technical Services key performance indicators.
• Review technical reports, applications and drawings for the technical services team and provide recommendations based on the review.
• Development and review of procurement documents for the technical services team following the City’s processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through a university degree in Environmental Engineering or a 3 year community college diploma in Environmental or Civil Engineering Technology or closely related field and 3 – 4 years experience in municipal groundwater supply systems providing engineering, geoscience, project management or related technical guidance. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge municipal groundwater supply systems and source protection programming
• Knowledge of the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Knowledge of relevant municipal, provincial and federal legislation, acts, regulations and by-laws, Municipal Civil and Environmental Engineering, Industry Best Management Practices and Water processes.
• Knowledge of the Project Management Institute- Program Management Principals and Practices
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders and the general public.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a demanding environment
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to observe and problem solve; analyze and interpret technical and numerical information, evaluate alternatives and make independent decisions and recommendations.

Hours of work

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m and 4:30 p.m. This position is eligible for hybrid and flexible work arrangement options (as per current corporate policy).

Pay/Salary

CUPE 973 Grade 8: $33.19 - $40.76

How to apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.