Infrastructure Assessment Technologist
Requisition ID: 21573
Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.
Service: Asset Management Service
Branch: Linear Asset Management Branch
Employment Type: 1 Temporary Full Time Position - Up to 2 years
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $66 686,62 - $78 027,04 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 100 Constellation Drive
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure
Application Close: 15/04/2026
JOB SUMMARY
The Structures Inspections section of the Infrastructure Assessment-Transportation unit is responsible for:
- tracking and managing asset inventory
- planning and managing regulatory Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM) inspections of structural assets
- periodic non-OSIM inspections of drainage culverts and other structural assets
- coordinating routine and preventative maintenance of structural assets and small culvert replacement works with staff in Roads and Parking Services (RPS) of the Public Works (PW) department
- identifying performance issues and the need for detailed condition assessments, responding to public and internal inquiries related to structural assets in coordination with RPS, and
- reviewing circulations from internal City departments/external agencies and providing feedback.
You are responsible for:
- administering the contract for non-OSIM inspections of drainage culverts
- conducting on-site inspections of drainage culverts in response to service requests
- co-ordinating small culvert replacements and maintenance of other structural assets by RPS
- providing cursory review and comments on structures for development circulations, and
- maintaining and updating information in the asset management system (e.g. Maximo, RIVA)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of a 3-year college diploma in Civil Engineering Technology
Minimum of 5 years of experience in asset management or infrastructure assessment
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Technical civil engineering standards, principles, methods and practices relating to asset management/infrastructure assessment
- Microsoft Office applications (including Excel, Word, Outlook and Internet Explorer)
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Read and interpret condition assessments and other relevant technical engineering documents, plans and drawings
- Analytical skills
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Contract administration skills
- Ability to co-ordinate work
- Ability to prepare cost estimates
- Work effectively in a team environment
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing required.
- Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
- You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
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