Operations Technologist - City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon

The opportunity

The City of Saskatoon is seeking an Operations Technologist within the Transportation and Construction division, Technical Services department. Operating under the supervision of the Engineering Manager or Senior Operations Engineer, this position performs inspection, contract management and administration, and program support work related to roadway and water and waste utility system operation, maintenance and construction. This is a CUPE 59 position filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Key duties

• Conduct pre-work site inspections to assess conditions, plan work and coordinate pre-construction details.
• Conduct inspections of active work, complete field reviews, collect field data and samples, produce inspection drawings, as-built information and reports.
• Perform inspections to confirm compliance with contract requirements, specifications, traffic control plans, and service levels.
• Interact with contractors and suppliers to rectify non-conformances, prepare and implement quality assurance plans, review contractor work plans, issue deficiency lists, and complete submission forms.
• Create water flushing plans, perform quality control inspections and take water samples.
• Ensure work complies with Occupational Health and Safety requirements, conduct safety inspections, issue verbal and written directions, and review supplier corrective action reports.
• Assist with program planning, including labour, equipment, materials and supplies planning, using software to create plans and track progress.
• Manage, plan, and coordinate maintenance and operations contracts and projects, track contract spending, monitor project health and contractor performance, and write project documentation.
• Prepare annual cost and program summary reports, write and revise prescriptive contract specifications, and evaluate supplier responses following purchasing policies.
• Use software to complete the organization's procure to pay process, including drafting procurement documentation, creating purchase requests, award memos and change orders.
• Coordinate contractor orientation, work requests, work call-outs, progress reporting, and confirmation of completed work.
• Monitor and respond to public complaints of contracted services, and provide feedback to suppliers on their performance.
• Monitor material inventories, coordinate testing, ensure compliance with specifications, and provide direction to suppliers regarding non-compliant materials.
• Liaise and coordinate with contractors, suppliers, government agencies, internal departments and the public to support operational and project objectives.
• Conduct technical and jurisdictional scans and technical analysis, write memos summarizing information, and identify design, operation or construction problems and improvements.
• Assist with staff training, onboarding, development of procedures, work instructions, and safety documentation for effective knowledge sharing.

Who we're looking for

Candidates must meet specific educational, technical, and licensing requirements to qualify for this role:

• Graduation from a two-year, post-secondary civil or mechanical technology program.
• Certification, or eligibility for certification, as a Professional Technologist (P.Tech.) with Technology Professionals Saskatchewan.
• Four to six years directly related, progressively responsible experience in inspection, infrastructure operations, project coordination, or contract administration.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence and a current driver's abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Knowledge of soils, aggregate, asphalt and concrete properties and the ability to interpret the results of testing of these materials.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control practices, procurement principles, and municipal operations and maintenance strategies.
• Ability to produce, read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with civic staff and officials, representatives of other agencies, contractors and the public.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a computer with word-processing, spreadsheet, database applications, and basic electronic drafting duties.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Physical ability to perform all assigned duties.