Rehabilitation Technologist
Requisition ID: 17039
Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.
Service: Asset Management Service
Branch: Linear Asset Management Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 2 years
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $74,215.96 - $86,841.30 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation, Nepean
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Information Technology
Application Close: 24/04/2025
JOB SUMMARY
Rehabilitation Technologist, Roads is under the Roads Unit in the Linear Asset Management Branch. Primary assets that are managed in the Unit include the City's road network, sidewalks, multi-use pathways, sidewalks and guide rails.
The Asset Management Branch is responsible for the cost-effective management of the City's $20 billion public works infrastructure assets, carrying out or overseeing the provision of planning, analysis and needs evaluation specifications, and Request for Proposal (RFP) development, evaluation and selection.
You are responsible for providing specialized technical support for the acquisition, manipulation and review of data, the development and maintenance of databases and the collection of maps and other graphical representations to assist in identifying, quantifying and rating the city's immediate and longer term facility replacement priorities to city owned infrastructure assets.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 3 year college diploma in Civil Engineering Technology
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in the engineering technology field, maintenance and rehabilitation, including computer program application experience and database development and management
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Design, construction and operational practices to develop and maintain related databases and to provide technical input to priority ranking of infrastructure needs
- Computer applications related to the work, including utilization of discipline related software databases, GIS, spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail and Intra-Internet
- Construction unit price and the city's approved formulas for estimating materials/costs for projects
- Related municipal and provincial codes by-laws, legislation and regulations
- Procedures and processes to receive, review and process requests by consulting engineers, developers and other interested parties
- Procedures for developing briefing and reports for review by Senior Engineer and the Rehabilitation Review Committee
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Communicate effectively in writing and orally, to review and present complicated technical data and prepare comprehensive reports; participate in meeting/on committees and contribute to discussion and decision-making
- Review and carry out preliminary analyses to determine if data is meaningful and accurate
- Carry out preparation of preliminary cost estimates for infrastructure projects
- Analytical and attention to detail
- Adaptable/flexible, particularly with respect to the introduction of technology advancements for database management
- Adaptable/flexible, particularly with respect to the introduction of technology advancements for infrastructure (sewer, drainage, roads and structures) rehabilitation/replacement methodologies
- Results oriented
- Well organized with the ability to prioritize, schedule work and meet competing demands with limited supervision
- Effective interpersonal skills
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- 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.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.