Environmental Services Technologist
Position Summary:
Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #TeamBrantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our hybrid work environment. The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us!
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Environmental Services Technologist is a part of a dynamic team of professionals and is responsible for project management of Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment and Landfill projects as well as review and provides input on development applications in relation to water distribution, wastewater collection and storm collection systems. The Environmental Services Technologist will be expected to prepare Request for Proposals, capital project cost estimates, calculations, develop detailed design drawings, comprehensive tender contract documents, contract administration inclusive of site meetings, preparation of payment certificates, liaise and manage consultants, contractors and stake holders from inception to completion of capital and operational projects. The Technologist will also be responsible to review the design of water infrastructure, including wastewater and storm infrastructure for various development applications from the point of view of operation and maintenance of the infrastructure ranging from individual buildings to multi-million dollar sub-divisions. Other responsibilities include review of applications for telecommunications equipment to be installed on Environmental Services facilities, communication and coordination, reporting and preparation of applications for approval authorities, external agencies and internal departments, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Successful completion of a three (3) year community college diploma in Civil, Construction, Environmental Engineering Technology or equivalent education
- A minimum of three (3) years of previous experience in design and project management of vertical and/or linear municipal infrastructure
- Membership in OACETT as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) is required
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation would be considered an asset
- Proficient in project management technology with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Project and the Office Suite of software
- Knowledge of municipal water and wastewater plant, pumping stations, reservoirs and linear system operations including pertinent legislation, policies, bylaws within federal, provincial and municipal government
- Strong knowledge with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), American Water Works Association (AWWA), American Standard and Testing Materials (ASTM), local and provincial legislation, policies and regulations
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects with changing demands and priorities
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills are essential to function effectively in a team environment and independently
- Possess a valid Class G license in good standing with access to a personal vehicle
WAGE/SALARY RANGE: $41.67 to $44.33 per hour (based on a 35 hour work week) plus benefits.
To apply on-line, please visit the City of Brantford website at https://brantford.ca/careers and click on Current Opportunities.
Closing date for applications: Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Information gathered relative to this position will only be used for candidate selection.
We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.
