- Oakville, ON
- Mon-Fri (8:30am- 4:30pm)
- Contract drafted initially until Dec 23 with possibility of extension based on performance
Raise is working with a municipality within the Halton Region that is looking to hire a contract worker to perform the principal functions of a
Technical Assistant who is responsible for inspection services at construction sites to ensure they meet all specifications for quality assurance and town standards.
Responsibilities
- Research with appropriate agency and field located underground utility infrastructure for pre-engineering projects;
- Participates in meetings with public and agency stakeholders of the Town regarding concerns, policies, and design/operational requirements, particularly with respect to road construction, driveway access, and right-of-way standards for specific sites;
- Track and report on the status of all inspection activities, and maintain accurate daily records of construction activity;
- Responds to questions/concerns from the public/residents on general matters and refer to more complex issues to the Road Corridor Permit Inspector for resolution;
- Attend pre-construction and regular project status/construction site review meetings to enforce/reinforce the application of Town construction policies and procedures;
- Provides deficiency inspection reports to the Road Corridor Permit Inspector;
- Enforcement of permit conditions, by-laws, policies, and regulations governing uses & activities within the municipal road allowance by outside parties;
- Provide customer support, advice, and assist permit clientele and the public with regard to the by-laws, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing uses and activities within the municipal road allowance by outside parties;
- Address inquiries and complaints from the public and permit clientele in a professional and courteous manner;
- Understands and ensures Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Safety Regulations, and Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Temporary Traffic Control, Book 7 requirements are being met on all project sites;
- Operate a company vehicle and perform a daily vehicle check
- Required to work outdoors in all weather conditions demanding regular physical exertion and visual concentration; and
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications And Experience
- Post-Secondary School Diploma in Civil or Construction Engineering with Certification as a Civil Technician (C.Tech) in OACETT and 3 years of related experience. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
- Must be thoroughly familiar with construction operations related to municipal infrastructure projects.
- Good understanding and relevance of OPSD and Town standards and specifications as they relate to infrastructure improvement projects.
- Must be able to interpret and understand Engineering Construction drawings.
- Must be knowledgeable and familiar with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and MTO Manual and Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
- Knowledgeable & proficient with PC-based computer applications, specifically Excel & Word.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills to represent the Department in a professional and courteous manner in dealings with contractors, consultants, and the public.
- Hold and provide a copy of a valid Ontario Driver’s License Class “G” minimum with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behavior.
You must be able to consent to a full background check and provide professional references and Driver's Abstract.
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