Infrastructure Assessment Technologist

City of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario

Salary: $66,686.62 - $78,027.04  annually (2024 rates of pay)

Requisition ID: 21573 
Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept. 
Service: Asset Management Service 
Branch: Linear Asset Management Branch
Employment Type: 1 Temporary Full Time Position - Up to 2 years 
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside 
Salary Information: $66,686.62 - $78,027.04  annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation Drive  
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure 
Application Close: 15/04/2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Structures Inspections section of the Infrastructure Assessment-Transportation unit is responsible for:

tracking and managing asset inventory
planning and managing regulatory Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM) inspections of structural assets
periodic non-OSIM inspections of drainage culverts and other structural assets
coordinating routine and preventative maintenance of structural assets and small culvert replacement works with staff in Roads and Parking Services (RPS) of the Public Works (PW) department
identifying performance issues and the need for detailed condition assessments, responding to public and internal inquiries related to structural assets in coordination with RPS, and
reviewing circulations from internal City departments/external agencies and providing feedback.

You are responsible for:

administering the contract for non-OSIM inspections of drainage culverts
conducting on-site inspections of drainage culverts in response to service requests
co-ordinating small culvert replacements and maintenance of other structural assets by RPS
providing cursory review and comments on structures for development circulations, and
maintaining and updating information in the asset management system (e.g. Maximo, RIVA)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of a 3-year college diploma in Civil Engineering Technology 

Minimum of 5 years of experience in asset management or infrastructure assessment

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with OACETT

KNOWLEDGE

Technical civil engineering standards, principles, methods and practices relating to asset management/infrastructure assessment
Microsoft Office applications (including Excel, Word, Outlook and Internet Explorer)
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Read and interpret condition assessments and other relevant technical engineering documents, plans and drawings
Analytical skills
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Contract administration skills
Ability to co-ordinate work
Ability to prepare cost estimates
Work effectively in a team environment

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing required.
Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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