Program Planning Technologist

Location

Brampton, ON | Canada

Job description

JOB TITLE: PROGRAM PLANNING TECHNOLOGIST

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING

POSTING NUMBER: 105481 & 105482

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  2

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Permanent 

HOURS OF WORK:  35 hour workweek

LOCATION:  Hybrid Model*– when working onsite, you will report to the location of Williams Parkway Operations Centre.

SALARY GRADE: 8

SALARY RANGE: 1ST STEP: $73,473.40 per annum 

2ND STEP: $77,350.00 per annum

JOB RATE: $81,426.80 per annum

JOB TYPE:  Union 

POSTING DATE: March 08, 2024

CLOSING DATE: March 22, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Program Planning, administer, maintain and develop strategies for road asset inventory systems to support roadway operation and infrastructure asset management.

• Administers, develops and maintains road asset inventory systems for right of way maintenance responsibilities, using applications of DTIMS CT, Microstation and Arc GIS. Operates DTIMS to produce detailed reports and analysis as required. 
• Maintains and updates graphic data and inventory mapping for road operations. Provides support for measurements, and identification of infrastructure asset items. 
• Prepares and administers contract to undertake road and bridge condition surveys. Coordinates with other City departments and external agencies regarding timing of major rehabilitation programs and assists in communication initiatives. Identifies and tracks conflicts with other infrastructure maintenance and rehabilitation plans. 
• Liaises, communicates and collaborates with other departments including corporate IT in order to provide input into user issues and assists with upgrades to network systems such as Arc GIS, Microstation and DTIMS CT. 
• Performs priority analysis for road rehabilitation needs and other asset inventories as required. 
• Creates strategies to improve the accuracy of road and bridge condition ratings.
• Prepares reports for submission to Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) on state of road systems and other infrastructure assets. 
• Creates alternative rehabilitation programs for various right-of-way elements based on level of service, policy and budget availability. 
• Hires, trains, supervises and schedules work for co-op students.
• Works independently and as part of a team
• Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA: 

• High School (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of over two and up to three years in a Civil Engineering Technology, GIS or equivalent. 
• Over two (2) years, up to and including four (4) years related experience in municipal/road infrastructure data management and maintenance.
• Membership or ability to obtain membership with the Ontario Association of Certified Technicians & Technologists (OACETT).
• A valid, non-probationary Ontario class G licence.
• Certified Engineering Technologist designation.
• Trained in relational database management. 
• Experienced in use of road analysis software, spreadsheet, word processing, and database software packages.
• Ability to organize and work effectively with other staff members of the public. 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview:  Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. *Our Hybrid Model is subject to change.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online quoting reference #105481 by March 22, 2024 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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