Division: Transportation and Construction
Department: Construction and Design
Term: 1 Permanent Full Time position available.
Closing Date: 07/28/2026
Labour Group: CUPE 59
Posting: 5596
This position is a CUPE 59 position and will be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Should it not be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, external candidates will be considered.
Under the supervision of the Engineering Manager, or Engineering Technologist 17, this position performs field and office duties related to the construction, operation and maintenance of utility systems.
- Assists with the preparation of contract documents for roadways and water and waste stream projects. Prepares cost estimates and tender summaries.
- Performs inspections of projects to ensure compliance with specifications. Prepares progress reports. Issues deficiency lists, drafts completion and final certificates and compiles detailed summaries of expenditures.
- Performs inspections of existing roadways and water and waste stream systems for condition and performance using appropriate equipment.
- Compiles and analyzes cost, condition and performance data related to roadway and water and sewer utility systems to establish operations, maintenance and restoration programs. Assists with establishing preliminary programs for the construction, operation and maintenance of roadways and water and waste stream systems.
- Coordinates and monitors the testing of materials required to ensure compliance with specifications. Reviews and summarizes the results of testing and provides recommendations as required.
- Identifies design, operation or construction problems and recommends and implements field designs or changes.
- Performs accurate preliminary, topographical, construction, benchmark, investigative and as-built surveys for roadways and water and waste stream operation, maintenance and construction programs. Performs all calculations related to the acquisition of survey data. Acquires survey data for integrated electronic drafting systems in accordance with established Departmental procedures and formats. Performs quality control checks, as required, to ensure that all data complies with specified accuracy requirements.
- Provides assistance with the development of survey operations policies, procedures and applicable manuals.
- Supervises and trains subordinate staff as required.
- Ensures that all work complies with all occupational health and safety requirements prescribed by the City and Saskatchewan Labour. Inspects work sites for compliance with these requirements and issues verbal and written reports of such inspections.
- Communicates regularly with contractors, engineers, other government and regulatory agencies and the public as required to schedule and coordinate work.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education, Training, and Experience Requirements
- Graduation from a two-year, post-secondary civil, mechanical, drafting or geomatics technology program.
- Certification, or eligibility for certification, as a Professional Technologist (P.Tech) with Technology Professionals Saskatchewan.
- Two years’ directly related, progressively responsible survey or inspection 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 soils, aggregate, asphalt and concrete properties and the ability to interpret the results of testing of these materials.
- 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.
- Ability to supervise the work of subordinates.
- Ability to operate a computer with word-processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
- Ability to perform basic electronic drafting duties.
- Physical ability to perform all assigned duties.
Weekly Hours: 40
Salary Range: $75,132.00 to $82,833.84 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 [email protected].
While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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