Surveyor / Inspector, Engineering

Opening Statement

The City of Kingston is grateful to experience the traditional territories of Anishinabek (Ah-nish-nah-beg), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen

• dat). Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government.

At the City of Kingston, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential elements of a thriving workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team. As we continue to grow, we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. The City of Kingston views diversity as its strength and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.

As staff, you play a pivotal role in enhancing people's lives by delivering exceptional, customer-centered services of the highest quality. Within our highly ethical environment, you'll embrace accountability by consistently going above and beyond, actively listening to our customers, creatively addressing their needs, and maintaining unwavering respect for all individuals you serve. As a result, you'll become an integral part of our qualified and dynamic team, recognized for its compassion, excellence, integrity, inclusivity, and adaptability.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Construction Supervisor, the Surveyor / Inspector is responsible for the administration of City engineering projects, ensuring quality control and collection of field data. This position will prepare calculations and estimates, supervise construction projects, compile field records and prepare payment certificates.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for one or more construction contracts including all phases of the work, such as layout, site inspection, completion of construction records, quantity measurements, quality control, preparation of progress and final payment certificates, and build information for final drawings.

Carry out quantity take-off, cost estimates and prepare tender documents for all phases of the work.

Maintain detailed written records, site measurements and locations of all quantities for payment, written confirmation of instructions to the contractor, full details of extra work, weather conditions, persons and equipment on the job.

Survey and record the locations, sizes, depth of rock and other pertinent data pertaining to laterals, grade changes, utility locations, obtain manhole inverts, classifying and surveying of sidewalks, etc.

Provide regular detailed reports to the supervisor to ensure proper coordination with other requirements of the Engineering Department, other City departments, and private utility companies.

Maintain effective relationships with the contractors conducive to maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

Maintain good public relations through effective communications. Ensure that inconveniences to the public are kept to a minimum and complaints are handled in a professional manner.

Supervise site testing and arrange for all necessary laboratory testing of construction materials to verify compliance with quality standards.

Promote safety awareness and proper construction safety measures at all times. Report and record full details of accidents.

Prepare site visit, project, daily and weekly reports.

Assist all other engineering areas where required including traffic, infrastructure, stormwater and development.

Responsible for pre-engineering total station and GPS surveying and layout.

Carry out engineering calculations such as curves, irregular areas and volumes of cut and fill.

Assist with cut inspections and other infrastructure permits.

Prepare record drawings and / or other drawings as required.

Carry out special assignments.

Provide information to the public and other City departments.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Competencies

3 year diploma in civil engineering or related program

4 years’ work experience in surveying construction inspection of public sector works projects or equivalent

Registered with O.A.C.E.T.T. as a certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.)

Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation

Skills, Abilities, Work Demands

Ability to communicate effectively with groups of people for the purpose of relaying information and training

Ability to write concisely and accurately

Able to perform the essential duties of the job such as outside work requiring moderate physical exertion in all seasons

Ability to use all levels of survey technology, up to and including total station and GPS

Ability to work independently on projects and communicate potential problems with respect to scheduling, budget or progress

Ability to use Word, Excel, Access, AutoCAD software programs and other compatible programs

Ability to problem solve and maintain excellent public relations

Ability to ensure (i) all legislative requirements and safe work practices established by management are being followed and (ii) ensure that all accidents and unsafe / hazardous conditions are reported to supervisor / manager

Must possess and maintain a valid class “G” license

Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check