Design Technologist

About the City of Welland…

At the City of Welland, we're continuously rewriting our story. Not because we don't know where we're going, but because we are constantly reaching for new heights, engaging in new approaches, and pursuing what many believe to be unattainable or too ambitious. At the City of Welland, we're not satisfied with the status quo. And we're certainly not satisfied with doing things simply because that's how they were done in the past.

We expect our population to increase to over 80,000 in the next 20 years, and serving a diverse, growing community requires strategic thinkers, norm breakers, and passionate civil servants. In Niagara, Welland's growth leads every other municipality, and the City is becoming the region's heartbeat. So, we invite you to author your chapter and contribute to the overall body of work the City of Welland is creating. At the City of Welland, your ideas are nurtured, your input is invited, a healthy work-life balance is available, and most importantly, your voice will make a difference. So, if that sounds like something you want to be a part of, we want to hear from you. We're ready when you are.

About the position…

Under the direction of the Senior Project Manager - Design, the Design Technologist is responsible for producing construction drawings and as built drawings, the use and maintenance of all related files and databases for a variety of Municipal engineering projects and infrastructure. This position is also responsible for keeping up to date with the use of all CAD-related hardware and software to meet the engineering and technical needs to eh Infrastructure and Development Services Department.

The duties listed are not meant to provide a description of each and every job performed but only those which represent the core functions of the job.

• Provide preliminary designs and prepare base plans and construction drawings of storm and sanitary sewers, water mains, roadways and sidewalks as per municipal standards.
• Maintain engineering drawing files, infrastructure files and data (hard copy and digital) and update drawing index database.
• Act as liaison between the Design, Construction and Infrastructure division of the department
• Work with Design, Construction and Infrastructure staff and assist in the development of contract drawings, utility mark-ups and other drawings, as required.
• Keep up to date on CAD-related hardware and software development in the market place and make appropriate recommendations of necessary upgrades, as required.
• Coordinate with Survey Crew data collection operations on all hardware and software related requirements to ensure effective filed data transfer and integrity.
• Coordinate and maintain all existing Engineering operation related databases, both text and graphic based, including but not limited to drawing inventories, sanitary service laterals location database, sanitary service laterals location database, sewer TV inspection records and easement and others as developed.
• Operate various types of plan reproduction printing devices and scanning for tender preparation and plan distribution purposes.
• Assist staff on engineering studies process and follow up on complaints or requests for the public or other City departments as assigned.
• Provide Infrastructure Information to the General Public in accordance with City guidelines
• Provide guidance and assistance to CAD Technician and co-op students.
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Supervision

• Guidance to co-op students (high school and post-secondary)

Qualifications

• Three (3) year College Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architectural Studies or other related fields.
• Full membership, or eligibility for full membership, with OACETT, with one of the following designations; C. Tech., C.E.T. or A.Sc.T.
• Four (4) years drafting experience in Municipal and CAD environment.
• Strong working knowledge of CIVIL3D, AUTOCAD and other standard corporate software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possess a valid class “G” Ontario Driver’s License.

Closing date: June 23, 2026

Salary: The hourly wage range for this full-time, unionized position is $39.22 – $41.29 (2024 rates)

How to apply: Submit a current application which includes a current cover letter and resume.

You can view a detailed job description by visiting our website at https://www.welland.ca/Careers.asp