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Job summary

The Engineering Technologist supports the review, approval, and inspection of development and capital works including highways, pipelines, and utilities. Responsibilities also include operating CAD systems, conducting field surveys, and ensuring contractor adherence to municipal policies.

Job details

* Please Note: This position is not with the County of Lambton. It is with our Community Partner, the Township of St. Clair. Application instructions are included in the posting. * The Township of St. Clair is seeking a motivated individual for a permanent full-time Engineering Technologist position within the Public Works / Engineering Department. Working under the direction of the Coordinator of Engineering, this position is responsible for supporting the review, approval and inspection of development and capital works related to subdivision, highway, pipeline and utility construction. The scope of work will also require that the Engineering Technologist support industrial development and planning applications. Additional responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, some of the following: operating the CAD system and preparing technical documents, preliminary field surveys, field inspections, ensuring contractor adherence to regulations and municipal policy, maintenance of technical records and supporting technical studies. Lastly, the successful incumbent will perform miscellaneous assignments as directed. Education and Qualifications: Required qualifications and experience will include a post-secondary diploma from a recognized college in the Engineering Technology field (3-year program) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator License is also required with course knowledge related to road, sewer and watermain inspection, and design courses. The successful incumbent must also be a member, or remain eligible to become a member, of the OACETT (Certified Engineering Technician, preferably Civil). Lastly, experience related to infrastructure management, modeling, CAD, word processing, spreadsheet and database is required. This position is for an existing vacancy within the Township of St. Clair. Compensation will be in accordance with OPSEU Local 123 Collective Agreement. The rate of pay will range from $36.62 – $44.14 per hour and the successful candidate will assume a 35-hour work week. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. How to Apply: Candidates are invited to submit a resume in confidence clearly marked “Engineering Technologist” to [email protected] until September 28, 2026. Please note this document is available in alternative formats upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability beginning with the recruitment process. The Township of St. Clair is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please contact the Clerk’s office and we will make all necessary arrangements to meet your needs. St. Clair Township values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Diversity at our Corporation means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. Personal information submitted will be used for the sole purpose of this competition. It is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for employment purposes. #LI-DNI

What you’ll do

The Engineering Technologist supports the review, approval, and inspection of development and capital works including highways, pipelines, and utilities. Responsibilities also include operating CAD systems, conducting field surveys, and ensuring contractor adherence to municipal policies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a 3-year post-secondary diploma in Engineering Technology and a Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator License. Membership or eligibility for OACETT certification is required, along with experience in infrastructure management and technical software.

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Engineering technology
• CAD
• Field inspection
• Infrastructure management
• Water distribution
• Technical documentation
• Surveying
• Project review
• Regulatory compliance
• Modeling
• Database management
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing
• Civil engineering
• Construction oversight
• Technical Records
• Field Inspection
• Computer-Aided Design
• Construction
• Spreadsheets
• Word Processing
• Field Surveys
• Infrastructure Management
• Planning Permission
• Public Works
• Water Distribution System Operation

Job areas

• Engineering
• Government & Public Sector
• Construction
• Administrative
• Engineering Technologist
• Civil Engineering Technician
• Civil Engineering Technicians
• Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians