Applications are invited for the temporary position of Engineering Technician II in the Engineering Department. This is Maternity Leave Replacement to May 2016.
Duties: This position is accountable for advanced technical and administrative work in the planning, design, implementation and contract administration of modernization and community based housing projects. This position develops/reviews plans, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for various projects; oversees work in progress to ensure adherence to drawing specifications, project schedules, prices and codes; prepares inspection reports, progress claims and makes recommendations on change orders; prepares technical reports and makes recommendations on building renovations and other projects; conducts research on new building products; and performs other related work.
Qualifications: Training/experience in design related to multi-unit residential buildings and site development and familiarity with the use of building codes and standards. Knowledge and/or experience in using core building science principles, the preparation of construction estimates; and contract administration procedures. The successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal, oral and written (technical) communication skills and be proficient in the use of computer-aided design, word processing, and electronic spreadsheet applications. The qualifications for this position would normally be obtained through the completion of a diploma program in Civil, Architectural, or Building Engineering Technology at a recognized college or university or designation as a PTECH or CTECH (building discipline) by the Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Newfoundland and Labrador (AETTNL). Experience in environmental related work would be a definite asset. The successful applicant must possess a valid driver’s license and have a vehicle available for business purposes. A recent Certificate of Conduct is required.
Salary: On the CG-30 scale $25.18 to $27.96 per hour, based on a thirty five (35) hour work week.
Closing: May 15, 2015
Only candidate selected for an interview will be contacted.
A résumé stating experience and education and referencing competition # 2015/16-006-600145T should be forwarded to:
Manager, Staffing & Classifications
Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 220, 2 Canada
St. John’s, NL A1C 5J2
E-mail: resumes@nlhc.nl.ca
Fax: (709)724-3204