City of Toronto Looking for TECHNICAL TRAINEE at Ontario Full Time

TECHNICAL TRAINEE

• Job ID: 44639

• Job Category: Engineering & Technical

• Division & Section: Solid Waste Management Services, Transfer Stations & Landfill Operations & SWM Infrastructure & Resource Management

• Work Location: 35 Vanley Crescent

• Job Type & Duration: Full,Time, Temporary (4 Month Vacancy)

• Hourly Rate: $22.45 – $24.61 per hour

• Shift Information: Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week

• Affiliation: L79 Full-time

• Number of Positions Open: 2

• Posting Period: 01-Mar-2024 to 15-Mar-2024

Solid Waste Management Services Division is responsible for collecting, transporting, processing, composting and disposing of municipal and some private sector solid waste, including garbage, recyclables, organics, yard waste, electronics and household hazardous waste.

The Asset Management Unit (AMU)under the Infrastructure & Resource Management (I&RM) Section is responsible for the Division’s physical assets throughout their complete life cycle, from initial design and construction; to commissioning and start-up; to meeting major maintenance and rehabilitation requirements during the life of the asset.

The Transfer Stations & Landfill Operations Section is responsible for managing the performance and maintenance of the City’s network of seven transfer stations, six household hazardous waste depots, haulage logistics and roll-off services, the Green Lane Landfill, and approximately 160 closed landfill sites. The section is also responsible for the upkeep and repairs of three Collections and Litter Operations yards and a maintenance yard. Reporting to the Manager of Operations Coordination, the technical trainee will support ensuring that sites are compliance with Ministry of Environment, Conservation & Parks and Ministry of Labour requirements. The role will require travel to various solid waste sites.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists with work associated with site environmental compliance approvals.

• Travels to various site locations as required to assist in site inspection reviews, takes photos, reports on conditions and records data.

• Assists in developing annual compliance reports.

• Assists with collecting, organizing and presenting information. (notes/sketches/reports from field investigations and site visits).

• Researches on engineering and project management topic and collects and presents information.

• Enters data on various systems.

• Assists with indexing, searching, retrieving and filing of records.

• Prepares presentations, reports, briefing notes on assigned topics.

• Attends meetings and take notes.

• Answers inquiries, provides general information, takes messages and directs inquiries to appropriate staff to answer questions/handle requests.

• Assists in developing, updating, and maintaining SWMS Assets databases related to the City’s SWMS Program.

• Assists in technical investigations and studies regarding asset inventory, valuation, and strategic infrastructure issues.

• Supports in compiling and analyzing financial information required for the preparation and monitoring of capital plan and capital budget.

• Assists in performing technical tests.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job function (i.e. Environmental, Mechanical, Civil or related Engineering program as recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities), or an approved combination of education and experience.

2. Experience in providing customer service to a broad range of stakeholders by responding to stakeholders’ enquiries and dealing directly with staff and members of public.

You must also have:

• General Knowledge of municipal engineering.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Ability to use various software tools and applications for developing and maintaining databases and spreadsheets.

• Ability to research, analyze, interpret and present information.

• Ability to conduct statistical analysis and manipulation of data.

• Ability to draft and create presentations.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Interpersonal skills to work effectively as a member of a team.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite would be an asset.

• Flexibility to travel to other City work locations when required.

• A valid Ontario “G” Driver’s License would be an asset.

Note: The applicant pool from this job posting may be used for similar summer job opportunities in various divisions.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment toemployment equity (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request . Learn more about the City’sHiring Policies and Accommodation Process (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .