Engineering Technologist, Environmental Services (25-180)
About the role
Job Title: Engineering Technologist, Environmental Services
Bargaining Unit: CUPE 3251
Language Requirement: English Essential
Cornwall is a beautiful community with a population of 47,000 situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. The city offers a wide array of urban amenities, making it an excellent place for a career and raising a family. With a growing economy, expanding population and fantastic quality of life, there has never been a better time to start the next phase of your career with the City of Cornwall! Cornwall is a diverse and progressive community where residents and partners feel safe, welcomed, and enjoy a high quality of life supported by access to financially responsible and sustainable municipal services and infrastructure.
Position Summary The Engineering Technologist, Environmental Services is responsible for supporting and coordinating the planning, design, implementation and oversight of capital projects, and maintenance of infrastructure projects with a focus on water purification plant, wastewater treatment plant, and environmental systems. This role combines technical engineering expertise with project management responsibilities to ensure that water purification plant, wastewater treatment plant, and landfill assets are developed and maintained in alignment with operational, regulatory, and environmental standards. The position involves preparing technical documentation, overseeing capital projects, coordinating internal and external resources, and ensuring compliance with municipal, provincial, and federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate capital projects related to environmental services, including infrastructure upgrades, equipment installations, and system improvements.
- Prepare and manage procurement documents (RFPs, RFQs, Tenders) in accordance with municipal policies.
- Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines; identify and resolve issues and risks.
- Coordinate with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure efficient project execution.
- Conduct site inspections and quality control assessments to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
- Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, risks, and budget performance.
- Prepare and review technical drawings, design layouts, and as-built records using AutoCAD and other design tools.
- Support environmental monitoring and reporting in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Assist in implementing and maintaining the Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS), including audits, risk assessments, and documentation.
- Support condition assessments, and data collection for planning and maintenance.
- Assist in the development of long-term infrastructure plans and asset management strategies.
- Assist in maintaining the asset management databases for water purification plant and wastewater treatment plant and other environmental infrastructure.
- Analyze performance data for the water purification plant and wastewater treatment plant and prepare technical reports to support lifecycle planning and capital investment decisions.
- Collect and report energy, water, and weather data to support sustainability and regulatory compliance.
Leadership Of Others
- N/A
Position Requirements Education & Certifications:
- Diploma in Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Eligible for registration with OACETT or PEO.
- Water Treatment Class II certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
- Wastewater Treatment Class II certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
- Project Management Certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in municipal engineering, environmental services, or infrastructure project management, with a focus on capital projects within water or wastewater treatment facilities, preferably with prior experience in a project management role.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment systems, landfill systems, municipal infrastructure design, and construction practices. Ability to design and optimize infrastructure projects such as roadways, watermains, sewers, and stormwater facilities.
- Asset Management: Familiarity with asset management principles, condition assessment, lifecycle costing, and infrastructure planning.
- Data Analysis: Ability to interpret technical data and prepare detailed reports for infrastructure evaluation, planning and asset management.
- Computer Skills: Strong proficiency with GIS software, Microsoft Office Suite, Asset Management Software, CMMS Software and other engineering design tools for infrastructure planning, design and documentation.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of environmental and municipal regulations governing water, wastewater, and landfill design and operations.
- Problem-Solving: Analytical approach to troubleshooting design constraints and optimizing infrastructure performance.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to prepare technical drawings, data entry, and infrastructure records with accuracy.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to liaise with internal teams, contractors, regulatory bodies and members of the public.
Working Conditions
- The position primarily involves office-based work with regular site visits to project locations. Transportation between sites is the responsibility of the incumbent.
- Standard hours of operation, Monday to Friday, with occasional flexibility needed to meet project deadlines or manage emergencies. This role also requires availability for on-call responsibilities, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- This role has exposure to varied weather conditions typical of outdoor construction environments, confined spaces, and hazardous materials such as chemicals and wastewater.
- Cognitive demands include quickly identifying and resolving operational or logistical problems and anticipating project risks and developing mitigation strategies.
- Physical demands include walking, including on uneven surfaces, occasional lifting, and inspecting construction sites or plant facilities.
If selected for this role, you will need to provide:
- Successful reference check (two work-related references, with a minimum of one being a direct supervisor)
- Satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
- Proof of Certifications
Additional Information: The Corporation of The City of Cornwall strives to promote and demonstrate the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the community we serve and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
The City of Cornwall is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At the City, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity. The City of Cornwall is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please save a copy of this posting for your records. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the required qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based on the information you provide in your application. Interviews may be conducted virtually through Microsoft Teams or in-person.
To see the full job posting, please visit: https://www.cornwall.ca/en/city-hall/careers.aspx
About CITY OF CORNWALL
Cornwall is a city in Eastern Ontario, Canada, and the seat of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. Cornwall is Ontario's easternmost city, located on the Saint Lawrence River in the Quebec City–Windsor Corridor along Ontario Highway 401, and is the urban centre for surrounding communities, including Long Sault and Ingleside to the west, Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne to the south, St. Andrew's and Avonmore to the north, and Glen Walter, Martintown, Apple Hill, Williamstown, and Lancaster to the east.
Engineering Technologist, Environmental Services (25-180)
About the role
Job Title: Engineering Technologist, Environmental Services
Bargaining Unit: CUPE 3251
Language Requirement: English Essential
Cornwall is a beautiful community with a population of 47,000 situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Eastern Ontario. The city offers a wide array of urban amenities, making it an excellent place for a career and raising a family. With a growing economy, expanding population and fantastic quality of life, there has never been a better time to start the next phase of your career with the City of Cornwall! Cornwall is a diverse and progressive community where residents and partners feel safe, welcomed, and enjoy a high quality of life supported by access to financially responsible and sustainable municipal services and infrastructure.
Position Summary The Engineering Technologist, Environmental Services is responsible for supporting and coordinating the planning, design, implementation and oversight of capital projects, and maintenance of infrastructure projects with a focus on water purification plant, wastewater treatment plant, and environmental systems. This role combines technical engineering expertise with project management responsibilities to ensure that water purification plant, wastewater treatment plant, and landfill assets are developed and maintained in alignment with operational, regulatory, and environmental standards. The position involves preparing technical documentation, overseeing capital projects, coordinating internal and external resources, and ensuring compliance with municipal, provincial, and federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate capital projects related to environmental services, including infrastructure upgrades, equipment installations, and system improvements.
- Prepare and manage procurement documents (RFPs, RFQs, Tenders) in accordance with municipal policies.
- Monitor project progress, budgets, and timelines; identify and resolve issues and risks.
- Coordinate with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure efficient project execution.
- Conduct site inspections and quality control assessments to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
- Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, risks, and budget performance.
- Prepare and review technical drawings, design layouts, and as-built records using AutoCAD and other design tools.
- Support environmental monitoring and reporting in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Assist in implementing and maintaining the Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS), including audits, risk assessments, and documentation.
- Support condition assessments, and data collection for planning and maintenance.
- Assist in the development of long-term infrastructure plans and asset management strategies.
- Assist in maintaining the asset management databases for water purification plant and wastewater treatment plant and other environmental infrastructure.
- Analyze performance data for the water purification plant and wastewater treatment plant and prepare technical reports to support lifecycle planning and capital investment decisions.
- Collect and report energy, water, and weather data to support sustainability and regulatory compliance.
Leadership Of Others
- N/A
Position Requirements Education & Certifications:
- Diploma in Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Eligible for registration with OACETT or PEO.
- Water Treatment Class II certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
- Wastewater Treatment Class II certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
- Project Management Certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in municipal engineering, environmental services, or infrastructure project management, with a focus on capital projects within water or wastewater treatment facilities, preferably with prior experience in a project management role.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment systems, landfill systems, municipal infrastructure design, and construction practices. Ability to design and optimize infrastructure projects such as roadways, watermains, sewers, and stormwater facilities.
- Asset Management: Familiarity with asset management principles, condition assessment, lifecycle costing, and infrastructure planning.
- Data Analysis: Ability to interpret technical data and prepare detailed reports for infrastructure evaluation, planning and asset management.
- Computer Skills: Strong proficiency with GIS software, Microsoft Office Suite, Asset Management Software, CMMS Software and other engineering design tools for infrastructure planning, design and documentation.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of environmental and municipal regulations governing water, wastewater, and landfill design and operations.
- Problem-Solving: Analytical approach to troubleshooting design constraints and optimizing infrastructure performance.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to prepare technical drawings, data entry, and infrastructure records with accuracy.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to liaise with internal teams, contractors, regulatory bodies and members of the public.
Working Conditions
- The position primarily involves office-based work with regular site visits to project locations. Transportation between sites is the responsibility of the incumbent.
- Standard hours of operation, Monday to Friday, with occasional flexibility needed to meet project deadlines or manage emergencies. This role also requires availability for on-call responsibilities, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- This role has exposure to varied weather conditions typical of outdoor construction environments, confined spaces, and hazardous materials such as chemicals and wastewater.
- Cognitive demands include quickly identifying and resolving operational or logistical problems and anticipating project risks and developing mitigation strategies.
- Physical demands include walking, including on uneven surfaces, occasional lifting, and inspecting construction sites or plant facilities.
If selected for this role, you will need to provide:
- Successful reference check (two work-related references, with a minimum of one being a direct supervisor)
- Satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
- Proof of Certifications
Additional Information: The Corporation of The City of Cornwall strives to promote and demonstrate the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the community we serve and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
The City of Cornwall is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At the City, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity. The City of Cornwall is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please save a copy of this posting for your records. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the required qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based on the information you provide in your application. Interviews may be conducted virtually through Microsoft Teams or in-person.
To see the full job posting, please visit: https://www.cornwall.ca/en/city-hall/careers.aspx
About CITY OF CORNWALL
Cornwall is a city in Eastern Ontario, Canada, and the seat of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. Cornwall is Ontario's easternmost city, located on the Saint Lawrence River in the Quebec City–Windsor Corridor along Ontario Highway 401, and is the urban centre for surrounding communities, including Long Sault and Ingleside to the west, Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne to the south, St. Andrew's and Avonmore to the north, and Glen Walter, Martintown, Apple Hill, Williamstown, and Lancaster to the east.