Design Technician

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request
As a Design Technician, you will be responsible for conducting detail geometric design for capital roadway projects within the City of Calgary. Primary duties include:

• Review functional designs, detailed horizontal and vertical geometry, and conformance with City, Transportation Association of Canada and Alberta Transportation standards.
• Design special projects such as street design, regional / 5A multi-use pathways, wheeling facilities, transit accommodations / queue jumps and intersection improvements (left turn bays, curb extensions).
• Design urban and neighborhood boulevards that accommodate active modes of transportation.
• Prepare geometric design for traffic calming measures.
• Undertake design of facilities for other corporate portfolios (for example: parking facilities and bus lay-bys for Transit, as well as access roads to various City owned infrastructures).
• Set grades required for utility vaults, manholes, etc. for utility companies.
• Check grades of new roads and interchanges submitted by consulting engineering firms.
• Coordinate with other business units to verify their project design requirements and delivery schedule.

Qualifications

• A completed 2-year diploma in an Engineering related field (for example: Civil Engineering, Drafting or Surveying) plus a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in street design and construction and roadway design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
• Experience working with government or consultants relating to roadway/interchange design is an asset, along with any courses in roadway design computer software.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are familiar with City Design Standards, Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) and Alberta Transportation standards.

Working Conditions: Office environment with regular field visits
Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months Union: CUPE Local 38 Business Unit: Public Spaces Delivery
Position Type: 1 Permanent Location: 133 6 Avenue SE
Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $42.09 - 56.27 per hour Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External Apply By: April 16, 2024
Job ID #: 309625