Engineering Technician II

Job Description

Section: Design Services

Division: Engineering Services

Department: Community Infrastructure

Initial Reporting Location: Tom Davies Square

Job Status: Permanent Position

Number of Vacancies: 1

Union Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Inside Unit

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: No

Range of Pay: Group 12 - $ 35.12 to $44.31 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.

This position is eligible for hybrid work . Hybrid work arrangements are operational and incumbent based. The successful candidate will be required to work on-site at a City of Greater Sudbury location a minimum of three days per week and must be able to report to a City of Greater Sudbury work location within two hours when required.

Main Function: Prepare designs, drawings, quantity and cost estimates for the less complex municipal construction and maintenance works projects including quotation and tender documents. Review project drawings for adequate data and drafting requirements.

Characteristic: Under the general supervision of the Manager of Design Services.

Duties

• Develop and prepare designs and cost estimates for less complex municipal construction or maintenance works relating to roads, storm sanitary and water systems
• Prepare base plans, contract drawings and update as-builts using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (e.g., AutoCAD and Civil 3D).
• Prepare quotation/tender documents on less complex engineering projects.
• Ensure pre-engineering, is completed, as required on minor engineering projects (e.g. survey requests, utility relocations, statutory approvals, property requirements, etc.).
• Collaborate and assist Project Team in design schedule and estimates on major engineering projects as directed.
• Instruct new or inexperienced employees in own work or other functions as required.
• Act as a drafting team leader on major engineering projects, organize contract drawing requirements, and instruct other Engineering Technician I on projects.
• Perform drafting on major projects and provide initial check of project drawings for compliance with data and drafting requirements.
• Perform title searches in Registry, Land Titles and Teranet Systems to obtain information for various CGS Departments on property dimensions, ownerships, easements, liens, etc.
• Exercise artistic ability in presentation of work.
• Conduct audits of actual versus design; liaise with Construction Services Section staff, contractors and consultants to ensure project is in compliance with contract plans, specifications, schedule and budget.
• Assist with the collection and conversion of infrastructure asset data obtained from engineering and surveying sources as required in support of CGS’ Asset Management Program and in accordance with life cycle processes/workflow related to enterprise systems.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as may be required.
  
  

Note: The above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all inclusive.

Qualifications

Education and Training:

• Successful completion of a Community College Diploma with Canadian accreditation in a related field (e.g. Civil Engineering Program, Mining Engineering Program, etc.).
• Certification or eligible for certification as a Technician by the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) is considered an asset.
  
  

Experience

• Over two and one half (2½) years up to and including five (5) years of directly related experience.
• Experience with Engineering software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D is required.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of surveying and general engineering practices in a municipal setting.
• Experience integrating CAD and GIS data and/or experience utilizing mobile field devices and associated web applications is considered and asset.
• Ability to oversee the activities of Engineering Technicians I.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• French verbal and written skills an asset.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s licence, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.
  
  

Competencies: (click to view)

Competency Library - Level 2 Proficiency (Individual Contributor)

Notice to Job Applicants: Definition of "Assets" on Job Postings - A number of Job Postings will contain items described as "assets" under the Qualifications heading. By way of definition, assets are qualifications which are not required but are deemed to enhance performance and therefore considered in the recruitment process.

This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity range of pay: $32.74 to $40.69 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced range until the minimum qualifications have been met.

How To Apply

If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

• Click on the Apply for Job button.
• Follow the step by step application process.
• Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:
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• .docx
• .txt
• .pdf
• .rtf
• Once completed, review your application and click on the Submit button.
• Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.
  
  

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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