Temporary Engineering Technician Competition NO.: Gi

TEMPORARY ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN COMPETITION NO.: GI-2026-02 (May 2026 – October 2026)

Posting Date: January 9, 2026
Closing Date: March 1, 2026
Department: Engineering
Hours per Week: 35 hours per week
Benefits Entitlement: No
Pension Entitlement: Yes – Employer Matched Contributions
Existing Position: Yes
Salary Level 10: $37.36 - $43.93 (2026)
Union: CUPE Local 434

Under the supervision of the Manager of Engineering, the Engineering Technician will be responsible for surveying, data collection and inspection of all construction work including testing of materials.

• Overview contractor’s work regarding roadwork, storm and sanitary sewers and water mains.
• Perform asphalt, granular “A”, granular “B”, water leakage tests, and concrete tests.
• Instruct contractors regarding design changes, discrepancies, etc.
• Inspect new developments, subdivision roads, and sewers and water mains under construction.
• Compile daily contract documents including keeping an account of quotations, force accounts, etc. on the job site.
• Take necessary measurements for tracking of all unit cost items (i.e. earth excavation, granular etc.) for progress and final payment certificates.
• Make as-built plans for the contracts.
• Maintain and update contract prices of different items yearly.
• Estimate quantities from the contract drawings.
• Prepare preliminary surveys for designs and data collection.
• Design storm, sanitary and water mains and prepare specifications.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• College diploma in Civil Engineering or Survey Technologist.
• Minimum two years’ experience in surveying, or road, sewer and water inspections.
• Member or Eligibility for OACETT would be an asset.
• Proficient with GPS, Survey and handheld equipment and Total station and conventional survey equipment.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of soils and various materials used in construction.
• Must possess computer skills with experience in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and GIS applications.
• Knowledge of OPS drawings and specifications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Must possess strong surveying and contract administration skills.
• Transportation of dangerous goods and operation of nuclear gauges an asset.
• ACI field concrete testing certificate an asset.
• Current WHMIS certificate an asset.

To apply for this position, applications must be received by the Human Resources Department no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date of March 1, 2026.
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The City of Timmins is committed to providing a safe and supportive workplace where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of how we conduct business. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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