Division: Utilities and Environment

Department: Saskatoon Water

Term: 1 Temporary position available for approximately 24 months.

Closing Date: 05/25/2026

Labour Group: TSUP 222

Posting: 5292

This position is a TSUP 222 position and will be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Should it not be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, external candidates will be considered.

Job Summary

This position is within the Engineering Services section of Saskatoon Water and performs professional engineering and project management for capital projects relating to water and wastewater treatment and remote facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts studies for expansion and asset management needs of the water and wastewater treatment and remote facilities operations and of the solids handling and disposal systems, including concept design and costs estimation.
• Assists with preparing the five-year capital budget, including revising cost estimates and the equipment replacement list.
• Prepares technical Terms of Reference for capital projects, including preliminary documents, drawings and calculations required to define the type and size of new facilities.
• Assists with the evaluation of electrical, mechanical, process and construction drawings and specifications as prepared by consultants.
• Participates in the tendering process for capital projects, including preparing front-end documents and acting as a liaison between consultants, contractors and the Purchasing Department.
• Acts as a liaison between consultants, contractors and operations staff for capital projects during construction, start-up, commissioning and warranty work.
• Conducts process and operating problem studies and environmental investigations, including preparing reports and making recommendations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related engineering field and Possession of, or eligibility for, membership as a professional engineer in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).
  OR
• An Engineering Licensee registered with APEGS and possessing a scope of practice related to water and wastewater treatment.
• Four to six years' experience in design and construction in the water and wastewater field.
• Knowledge of project management processes and practices.
• Knowledge of the theoretical aspects of water and wastewater treatment.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and prepare a wide variety of reports, plans and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Skill in the operation of a computer with the current version of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and AutoCAD 2009 software.

Weekly Hours: 36.67

Salary Range: $86,211.84 to $101,175.60 CAD per annum (2023 rates)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity

Accommodation

The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@saskatoon.ca.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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