New Job Engineering Technologist-Level 3 (Hybrid - On-Site/Remote) In Alberta

Our Community:
People who visit and live in Okotoks often comment on how beautiful the scenery is – the mountain views are majestic and the Sheep River valley is at the heart of where we play. They love that Okotoks is just 15 minutes south of Calgary and a short drive to Kananaskis Country. Okotoks has gained a reputation as an award-winning community, recognized nationally for our commitment to sustainability and to organizational excellence. With annexation complete, the community will grow substantially over the next 60 years. These are exciting times for Okotoks as we envision and plan for our future, while we remain committed to maintaining the enviable lifestyle our residents enjoy.

We Are:
The Town of Okotoks is a progressive organization; offering a challenging and dynamic work environment where collaboration, open communication, frequent exchange of ideas and teamwork across different business centres assists us in providing exceptional customer service. The Town of Okotoks fosters a culture of shared accountability through our collaboratively developed “Habits of Execution” which empowers employees to focus on organizational outcomes nd supports a high performance culture. We have a strong focus on health and safety, and strive
for a culture of wellness, inclusion and organizational effectiveness.

The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Community Development & Engineering Manager, the Engineering Technologist is responsible for assisting the CDE team with varied assignments requiring a broad understanding of the field of engineering and may also require specialized knowledge, as well as knowledge of interrelated effects of the work upon other areas of the business. This role is responsible for:

• Assist with the coordination of the planning, design, construction and rehabilitation of the Town’s infrastructure;
• Ensuring infrastructure systems are safe, efficient, cost effective, customer oriented and constructed in accordance with good engineering standards and practices;
• Providing engineering advice and technical support to staff and public/private sectors;
• Assisting with ensuring all work is compliant with relevant provincial and municipal statutory requirements;
• Reviewing infrastructure related to new development and subdivision applications;
• Conducting site inspections, liaising with appropriate stakeholders;
• Developing a full working knowledge of Towns design and construction specifications and all aspects of development and subdivision processes including administration of
• Construction Completion Certificates and Final Acceptance Certificates;
• Assisting with the preparation of reports for submission to regulatory authorities;
• Assisting with the preparation of grant applications and claims for funding through provincial and federal grant programs;
• Other engineering related projects as required.

What You Bring

• A diploma in Engineering Technology from an accredited program;
• CET certification and in good standing with ASET would be considered an asset;
• 3 or more years related work experience representing continuous learning;
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills;
• Sound knowledge of good engineering standards as well as provincial and municipal statutory requirements;
• Strong public relations and customer service skills;
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive benefit and pension plans
• Career development
• So much more!

Pre-employment Requirements:
Candidates who progress to final stages of the recruitment process will be required to provide pr of of education and designation along with a favorable criminal record check and possibly a driver’s abstract depending on the position.

Business Centre Community Growth, Investment & Sustainability –
Community Development & Engineering
Position Type Full-time permanent
Compensation $82,655 - $91,092 annually
Hours of Work 37.5 hours per week
Number of Openings 1
Work Location Hybrid – On-site/Remote
Police Record Check Required
Deadline to Apply June 18, 2023