Coordinator, Operations Construction
Top Benefits
About the role
Requisition ID: 18323
Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.
Service: Water Facilities & Treatment Services
Branch: Wastewater Pumping Stations Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 2 years
Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $84,818.24 - $99,247.20 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: ROPEC, 800 Green's Creek
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure
Application Close: 24/07/2025
Job Summary The Infrastructure and Water Services Department is responsible for ensuring the City’s municipal infrastructure is properly operated and maintained, and for overseeing drinking water production and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, surface water management, and solid waste collection, processing and disposal.
You are responsible for supervising construction related activities of several small to medium concurrent projects, or a portion of a large, complex project, by commenting on designs and specifications; coordinating activities of the general contractors, sub-contractors and utility companies; inspecting work conformance to standards; and, if required, fulfilling the duties of the “constructor” as defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Education And Experience Completion of 2 year community college program in a construction related field leading to an Engineering Technician diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a heavy construction related field
Completion of M.T.O. courses in asphalt, soils, concrete and/or surveying is desirable
MOEE training and/or certification is desirable
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
Must complete all required on-the-job training/certifications (e.g. WHMIS, fall arrest, confined space entry, etc.) within the timeframe determined by the employer.
KNOWLEDGE
- Sewer and watermain construction practices, procedures and quality assurance techniques
- Basic principles of roadway construction
- Survey functions related to construction
- OPS, MOEE and RMOC standards and specifications
- Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
- Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of Roadway, Transitway and structural related construction is desirable
Competencies, Skills And Abilities
- Read and interpret construction plans and related specifications
- Liaise between the engineer and interrelated agencies involved in a construction project
- Prepare clear and detailed reports of contractor activities in accordance with contract specifications
- Resolve construction problems and determine the need and the extent of additional work
- Provide training and functional supervision
- Computer skills in Word and Excel are desirable
What You Need To Know
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre (email: HRServiceCentre@Ottawa.ca) at 613-580-2424, extension 47411 Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca .
About City of Ottawa
The City of Ottawa offers a diverse range of career options. City employees work across 110+ business lines to deliver one thing: excellent service to Ottawa’s residents, businesses and visitors.
Whether you want to work in IT, recreation, accounting, engineering, customer service, project management, the trades, emergency services, health care or more, you can find what you're looking for at the City. Visit ottawa.ca/jobs to view all career opportunities.
Coordinator, Operations Construction
Top Benefits
About the role
Requisition ID: 18323
Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.
Service: Water Facilities & Treatment Services
Branch: Wastewater Pumping Stations Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 2 years
Work Hours: 40.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $84,818.24 - $99,247.20 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: ROPEC, 800 Green's Creek
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure
Application Close: 24/07/2025
Job Summary The Infrastructure and Water Services Department is responsible for ensuring the City’s municipal infrastructure is properly operated and maintained, and for overseeing drinking water production and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, surface water management, and solid waste collection, processing and disposal.
You are responsible for supervising construction related activities of several small to medium concurrent projects, or a portion of a large, complex project, by commenting on designs and specifications; coordinating activities of the general contractors, sub-contractors and utility companies; inspecting work conformance to standards; and, if required, fulfilling the duties of the “constructor” as defined by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Education And Experience Completion of 2 year community college program in a construction related field leading to an Engineering Technician diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a heavy construction related field
Completion of M.T.O. courses in asphalt, soils, concrete and/or surveying is desirable
MOEE training and/or certification is desirable
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
Must complete all required on-the-job training/certifications (e.g. WHMIS, fall arrest, confined space entry, etc.) within the timeframe determined by the employer.
KNOWLEDGE
- Sewer and watermain construction practices, procedures and quality assurance techniques
- Basic principles of roadway construction
- Survey functions related to construction
- OPS, MOEE and RMOC standards and specifications
- Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance
- Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of Roadway, Transitway and structural related construction is desirable
Competencies, Skills And Abilities
- Read and interpret construction plans and related specifications
- Liaise between the engineer and interrelated agencies involved in a construction project
- Prepare clear and detailed reports of contractor activities in accordance with contract specifications
- Resolve construction problems and determine the need and the extent of additional work
- Provide training and functional supervision
- Computer skills in Word and Excel are desirable
What You Need To Know
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
- Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre (email: HRServiceCentre@Ottawa.ca) at 613-580-2424, extension 47411 Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca .
About City of Ottawa
The City of Ottawa offers a diverse range of career options. City employees work across 110+ business lines to deliver one thing: excellent service to Ottawa’s residents, businesses and visitors.
Whether you want to work in IT, recreation, accounting, engineering, customer service, project management, the trades, emergency services, health care or more, you can find what you're looking for at the City. Visit ottawa.ca/jobs to view all career opportunities.