Engineering Technician IIC

Location

Stephenville, NL | Canada

Job description

Engineering Technician IIC

The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NL Housing) is a crown corporation whose mandate is to develop and administer housing assistance policy and programs for the benefit of low to moderate income households throughout the province. As the largest landlord in the Province, NL Housing manages a portfolio of over 5,500 units province-wide. The services provided by NL Housing provide clients with access to safe, stable and affordable housing, which is essential to the social, financial, and physical well-being of individuals, families and communities. There is a wide range of housing needs across the province, from those facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, to low income households needing assistance to pay rent or complete much-needed repairs on their homes. For more information on our programs and services, and strategic priorities, please visit our website .

Competition Number: 2023/24-072- 860761P
Employment Type : 1 Permanent position
Department/Region: Western
Location: Stephenville
Posting Status: External
Closing Date: March 19, 2024
Salary Scale: $54,873 to $61,042 per annum (CG-33, $30.15 to $33.54 per hour), 35-hour work week

Position Details

Context:

The Western Region maintains and supports approximately 1,100 NL Housing rental properties on the west coast of Newfoundland through offices in Corner Brook and Stephenville. The region provides a wide range of services, including receiving and processing rental applications; administering rental accounts and lease compliance provisions; providing various client services and tenant relations including eviction prevention, and monitoring, facilitating and administering property maintenance. A variety of programs designed to support low to moderate income households and homeowners are also delivered. Regional staff members are involved in the delivery of the Provincial Home Repair, Home Modification, Home Energy Savings, Partner Managed Housing, and Rent Supplement Programs.

Duties: This position is accountable for advanced technical and administrative work in the planning, design, procurement and contract administration of maintenance, modernization and community-based housing projects. The incumbent will develop and/or review plans, specifications and cost estimates for a range of building types. The incumbent may be required tosupporttheassessmentofundergroundinfrastructureand/oranalysisofenergyconsumption. The Engineering Technician IIC prepares inspection reports and evaluates progress claims and change orders. Overseeing work-in-progress to ensure adherence to contract documents is an important duty of this position. The incumbent prepares technical reports and makes recommendations on building renovations and other projects. Interpreting technical standards and codes and conducting research on new building products are important aspects of this position. The incumbent will perform other related work as required. This may involve travel to other regions, including Labrador.

Criteria

Screening Criteria:

1. Completion of a diplomain Architecturalor Civil EngineeringTechnology (equivalences will be considered)
2. Experience in related fieldwork
3. Registration with Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Newfoundland and Labrador (AETTNL) (Asset)

Assessment Criteria:

1. Knowledge of building code/standards and building science principles
2. Knowledge of design related to multi-unit residential dwellings
3. Knowledge of design and construction in underground servicing and siteworks (asset)
4. Construction estimating skills
5. Contract administration skills
6. Ability to effectively exchange information
7. Ability to manage time and task while working independently
8. Proficiency in AutoCad
9. Proficiency in use of computer software (Excel) (asset)

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer:

1. Acceptable Certificate of Conduct
2. Valid class 5 driver's license

Conditions of Acceptance

1. Acknowledges the requirement for day travel (constant)
2. Acknowledged requirement for overnight travel (periodic)
3. Use of private vehicle with business insurance

Applicant Information

• This is a CUPE Local 1860 bargaining unit position and as per the Collective Agreement, applicants internal to the bargaining unit will be processed prior to other candidates.
• Newfoundland Labrador Housing values diversity in the workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.
• Newfoundland and Labrador Housing recognizes the need for work life balance and offers flexible work arrangements.
• Disability related accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting [email protected] or by calling (709) 724-3002.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications should be received prior to midnight Newfoundland Standard time on the closing day.
• The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application submitted clearly demonstrates the required criteria. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate the required screening criteria will be screened out.
• The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application includes accurate and current contact information, including phone number, mailing and e-mail addresses.
• All information submitted as part of this application must be factual, complete and current to date of submission. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of stated credentials as part of the selection process.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with NL Housing.
• Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Please note that applications will not be accepted in-person, by fax, email or mail at this time.

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