Design and Development Technologist
Top Benefits
About the role
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As a Design and Development Technologist, you will be responsible to design, evaluate, and provide comments and expertise on several projects and programs pertaining to waste management facilities infrastructure. Primary duties include:
- Design and review waste management facilities (WMFs) infrastructure such as landfill cells, leachate collection systems, and access roads, in accordance with City, Provincial and/or Federal design guidelines and standards.
- Review function designs, develop and evaluate design alternatives, and conduct field investigations to ensure designs accommodate current circumstances and upcoming needs.
- Examine and make recommendations to construction cost estimates, specifications and drawings.
- Prepare both conceptual and detailed development plans, perform 3D modeling and earth modeling tasks, estimate quantities and analyze data to support planning, design, implementation and record management of Waste & Recycling Services (WRS) capital projects.
- Perform survey calculations, prepare survey stake-out data, and interpret survey field notes.
- Maintain and update the Municipal Government Act (MGA) Subdivision and Development Regulation (SDR) Landfill Setbacks and Work Areas.
- Maintain inventory of all electronic and hardcopy record drawings/as-builts to ensure adherence to Corporate Computer-aided Drafting (CAD) standards and Information Management standard requirements.
- Support record management activities, including (but not limited to) maintaining the GIS database, conducting verification, and performing location surveys for WRS assets.
Qualifications
- A completed 2-year technical diploma in civil engineering or related field and at least 5 years of progressive experience in infrastructure design and construction.
- Proficiency in AutoDesk Civil3D and 3D modeling and experience with ArcGIS Pro and earth modeling software are required.
- Experience in interpreting construction drawings, as-built markups, sketches, shop drawings, survey field notes, project specifications, preparation of tender documents and field inspection is required.
- A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalency) with no more than 6 demerits OR a Class 5 Graduated Driver's License (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits, and no current charges or suspension pending is required.
- Experience with Trimble Business Centre, MicroStation and Content Server would be considered assets
- You have exceptional communication and facilitation skills with the ability to present highly technical information to diverse groups of parties in a manner that is accurate and easily understood.
- Demonstrated problem solving, judgement and well-developed decision-making abilities.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Workstyle
- This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.
Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Project Development
Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 480 36 Avenue SE
Compensation: Pay Grade 10 $42.62 - 56.97 per hour
Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: September 8, 2025
Job ID #: 312470
About City of Calgary
City of Calgary employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities that support a city of over one million people. If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, and have a desire to learn and grow, join us and make a difference in the lives of Calgarians. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits and insurance, defined benefit pension plan, work-life balance, flexible work options, health-spending account, diverse and inclusive workplace, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs and more.
A common purpose guides all our choices and decisions - to make life better every day. We anticipate the future and are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity and best practices. We are at our best when we take responsibility for our actions and work together for the benefit of the people of Calgary. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
Make working for The City work for you, apply today at www.calgary.ca/careers.
To speak with a City recruiter, connect with Ashu Gandhi, David Fletcher or Jaci Spence-Eising on LinkedIn.
Design and Development Technologist
Top Benefits
About the role
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As a Design and Development Technologist, you will be responsible to design, evaluate, and provide comments and expertise on several projects and programs pertaining to waste management facilities infrastructure. Primary duties include:
- Design and review waste management facilities (WMFs) infrastructure such as landfill cells, leachate collection systems, and access roads, in accordance with City, Provincial and/or Federal design guidelines and standards.
- Review function designs, develop and evaluate design alternatives, and conduct field investigations to ensure designs accommodate current circumstances and upcoming needs.
- Examine and make recommendations to construction cost estimates, specifications and drawings.
- Prepare both conceptual and detailed development plans, perform 3D modeling and earth modeling tasks, estimate quantities and analyze data to support planning, design, implementation and record management of Waste & Recycling Services (WRS) capital projects.
- Perform survey calculations, prepare survey stake-out data, and interpret survey field notes.
- Maintain and update the Municipal Government Act (MGA) Subdivision and Development Regulation (SDR) Landfill Setbacks and Work Areas.
- Maintain inventory of all electronic and hardcopy record drawings/as-builts to ensure adherence to Corporate Computer-aided Drafting (CAD) standards and Information Management standard requirements.
- Support record management activities, including (but not limited to) maintaining the GIS database, conducting verification, and performing location surveys for WRS assets.
Qualifications
- A completed 2-year technical diploma in civil engineering or related field and at least 5 years of progressive experience in infrastructure design and construction.
- Proficiency in AutoDesk Civil3D and 3D modeling and experience with ArcGIS Pro and earth modeling software are required.
- Experience in interpreting construction drawings, as-built markups, sketches, shop drawings, survey field notes, project specifications, preparation of tender documents and field inspection is required.
- A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalency) with no more than 6 demerits OR a Class 5 Graduated Driver's License (GDL) with no more than 4 demerits, and no current charges or suspension pending is required.
- Experience with Trimble Business Centre, MicroStation and Content Server would be considered assets
- You have exceptional communication and facilitation skills with the ability to present highly technical information to diverse groups of parties in a manner that is accurate and easily understood.
- Demonstrated problem solving, judgement and well-developed decision-making abilities.
Pre-employment Requirements
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Workstyle
- This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.
Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Project Development
Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 480 36 Avenue SE
Compensation: Pay Grade 10 $42.62 - 56.97 per hour
Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External
Apply By: September 8, 2025
Job ID #: 312470
About City of Calgary
City of Calgary employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities that support a city of over one million people. If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, and have a desire to learn and grow, join us and make a difference in the lives of Calgarians. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits and insurance, defined benefit pension plan, work-life balance, flexible work options, health-spending account, diverse and inclusive workplace, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs and more.
A common purpose guides all our choices and decisions - to make life better every day. We anticipate the future and are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity and best practices. We are at our best when we take responsibility for our actions and work together for the benefit of the people of Calgary. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
Make working for The City work for you, apply today at www.calgary.ca/careers.
To speak with a City recruiter, connect with Ashu Gandhi, David Fletcher or Jaci Spence-Eising on LinkedIn.