Division: Utilities and Environment

Department: Saskatoon Water

Term: 1 Temporary Full Time position available for approximately 16 months.

Closing Date: 05/26/2026

Labour Group: ESA

Posting: 5274

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing professional geological expertise, in the planning, design and construction of complex municipal engineering projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise and oversight for the City of Saskatoon’s geotechnical and hydrogeological initiatives including, but not limited to riverbank slope stability, land development, and other major projects.
• Assembles, catalogues and maintains all geotechnical and hydrogeological studies. Interprets the information to communicate with internal and external customers.
• Prepares future material and construction specifications, terms of reference, cost estimates, schedules, contract documents, tenders, bid evaluations, progress and variance reports, project payments and summaries for a variety of municipal engineering projects primarily involving geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations and riverbank slope stability programs.
• Administer all aspects of construction contracts on behalf of the City and ensures compliance with contractual requirements, local, provincial and federal ordinances and occupational health and safety regulations.
• Ensures that projects are completed within projected schedules and budgets and provides completion and final construction certificates on behalf of the City.
• Trains, supervises and directs the activities of professional and technical staff engaged in design and project administration. Monitors, evaluates and reports on performance of support staff.
• Designs and seals engineering drawings and provides construction engineering services, including inspection, as necessary.
• Uses various geotechnical and predictive modeling software for the purpose of quantifying slope stability risk and design of mitigation works.
• Provides recommendations in the development of standards and specifications for municipal infrastructure materials and construction. Assists in the planning and implementation of short and long-term goals with respect to capital development. Assists in process and operating problem studies and environmental investigations including preparing reports and making recommendations, as assigned.
• Acts in the capacity of Manager, Engineering and Planning as required.
• Reviews designs submitted by developers to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Recruits engineering consulting services when required. Prepares detailed project definitions, identifies terms of references and reviews proposals for consultant selections. Makes recommendations and administers engineering consultant agreements.
• Negotiates and secures approvals from Provincial and Federal regulatory agencies to meet project requirements.
• Develops and maintains liaison with other agencies, the general public, contractors and other civic departments and in the course of planning and administering construction projects.
• Investigate proactive approaches to mitigate riverbank instability for enhanced safety of public and infrastructure
• Supports and promotes the health and safety of employees and the general public in accordance with the Saskatchewan Employment Act, Saskatchewan Health Regulations and Standards , Occupational Health & Safety Regulations and the City of Saskatoon’s administrative Occupational Health & Safety policies and departmental procedures. Maintains and monitors programs which affect public health and safety.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in civil, geological or equivalent engineering with a focus on geology and hydrogeology with seven to nine years of progressively responsible related engineering experience

Or

• A degree in civil, geological or equivalent engineering with a focus on geology and hydrogeology with ten years progressively responsible related engineering experience.
• Registered, or eligible registration, as a professional engineer in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.
• Knowledge of glacial and bedrock stratigraphy.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting, budgeting and financial procedures.
• Ability to prepare and present complex technical reports, both verbal and written.
• Ability to plan, direct and supervise the work of professional and technical support staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, contractors and other civic staff.

Weekly Hours: 40

Salary Range: $126,966.24 to $149,185.20 CAD per 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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