Pointe-Claire is a city with a population of 34,000 located along Lac Saint-Louis and forming part of Greater Montreal. Recognized for its lifestyle, Pointe-Claire also has a distinctively rich architectural and historical heritage and provides services of outstanding quality to its population. Dedicated to the life of its citizens, the City's mission is to ensure that the quality of its social, cultural and economic environment is maintained for citizens today as well as future generations.

Description:

Reporting to the Project Manager – Municipal Infrastructures, the jobholder must carries out various technical tasks related to work execution and to project design and development. The work involves developing plans, specifications and tender forms for construction or reconstruction of sewage and water supply systems, streets, sidewalks, parking lots, parks, etc. She or he could manage contracts and monitor various civil engineering projects.

Departmental mission:

To ensure the longevity and proper functioning of all public facilities and equipment, in order to support sustainable development and improve citizens’ quality of life.

General responsibilities and goals:

Specific tasks:

• Design municipal works (road works, replacement or pipelining of sewer or water main pipes), including basic design as well as preliminary and detailed design.
• Provide cost estimates of municipal works.
• Produce tender documents for municipal works.
• Provide technical drawing support to electrical engineering and landscaping teams, when needed.
• Review permit requests from the Planning Department, primarily for the modification of driveways, replacement of service connections, installation of fences, pool construction, etc., including certain site verifications.
• Process applications for special traffic permits.
• Process requests for the installation of STM bus shelters on the City’s territory.
• Conduct technical verifications for the City’s different departments.

Job requirements:

The jobholder must hold a college diploma in civil engineering or in any other field considered appropriate, and must have two years of experience applicable to the position. Relevant municipal experience will be considered an asset.

The position also requires the following:

• A good knowledge of AutoCAD
• A good knowledge of Word and Excel
• Knowledge of PG Solution will be considered an asset
• A good knowledge of spoken and written English and French
• Capabilities and experience in project management and contract negotiations
• Skills in using job-specific instruments and tools
• Skills in reading, interpreting and preparing plans, estimates and specifications
• Skills in written and verbal communication and in preparing clear, concise reports
• Ability to resolve complex problems related to her or his field of activity
• Client service orientation
• Ability to organize and plan her or his work
• Skills in supervising and evaluating project work carried out under her or his responsibility
• Excellent interpersonal skills, team spirit, tact and courtesy
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license

Schedule:

35 hours per week
For the period between Thanksgiving and the first Monday of May: Monday to Friday inclusively, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., minus one hour for lunch.
For the period between the first Monday of May and Thanksgiving: Monday to Thursday inclusively, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., minus 45 minutes for lunch; Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon.

Footnote:

* The City of Pointe-Claire is an equal opportunity employer and invites women, Aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities and handicapped persons to submit their candidacies. We thank you in advance for your application; however, only candidates who are selected will be contacted.