Division: Transportation and Construction

Department: Construction and Design

Term: 3 Temporary Full Time positions available for approximately 7 months.

Closing Date: 03/23/2026

Labour Group: CUPE 59

Posting: 5099

Job Summary

Under supervision of a senior Engineering Technologist, this position performs routine field and office duties related to survey and inspection of a variety of roadway and water and sewer utility systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides basic support services for surveying and inspecting a variety of roadways and water and sewer projects. Assists with all aspects of surveying and inspection.
• Performs mathematical computations involving geometry and trigonometry and uses tools and instruments, including Total Stations and microcomputers as required, to obtain electronic survey data.
• Performs inspections of roadway and water and sewer construction, operations and maintenance projects. Prepares detailed construction progress reports and, under the direction of a senior Engineering Assistant, checks for compliance with specifications and Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Maintains equipment associated with survey and inspection operations.
• Prepares drawings from field information using conventional and electronic drafting techniques.
• Performs associated office duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

• Successful completion of one year of a two-year, post-secondary civil or mechanical engineering technology or geomatics program.

• Six months' directly related work experience.

• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence.

• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Knowledge of basic drafting techniques.
• Ability to operate conventional and electronic survey and data-collection equipment.
• Ability to produce, read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
• Skill in the operation of a computer with word-processing, spreadsheet and database software.

**Weekly Hours:**40

Salary Range:$52,968.48 to $58,398.48 CADper annum(2026 rates)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity

Accommodation

The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@saskatoon.ca.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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