Technical Clerk - Jobs in Barrie, ON

Job Description

Posted:Monday, May 3, 2021 Job Number:PC-21-31 Job Type:Full Time Permanent - Union Closing Date:May 17, 2021 11:55 PMChoose Barrie:The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.The Opportunity:The Infrastructure Department is comprised of five Branches, including three Design and Construction Branches, the Wastewater Operations Branch, and the Water Operations Branch. Key responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of the City’s environmental infrastructure and systems including water supply, treatment, and distribution; wastewater collection and treatment; and the design and construction of the City's infrastructure including treatment plants, pump stations, roads, sewers, watermains, sidewalks, stormwater management ponds, water towers and reservoirs, etc.The Technical Clerk position provides assistance to the Infrastructure Staff in the execution of the Engineering portion of the Capital Program by reviewing and preparing various contract documents. The Technical Clerk position is responsible for the creation of the electronic schedule of items and pricing which is used by bidders and is then responsible for the creation of the progress payment template based on the awarded tender. The Technical Clerk position acts as the Purchasing Coordinator for the Department liaising with staff and the Purchasing Department to ensure procurement procedures are adhered to. The Technical Clerk position is also responsible for updating the Engineering Information on both the External and InSite Web pages to ensure current and accurate information is available to staff and clients.Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job:Corporate CultureYour workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable communityEducation (degree/diploma/certifications)Two (2) year College Diploma in Business AdministrationExperienceOne (1) year of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilitiesKnowledge/Skill/AbilityDemonstrated ability to:accurately keyboard at a speed of 50 wpmdeal with the public in a courteous and efficient mannerwork independently with good judgment and diplomacybe a well-organized self-starterIntermediate skills include: Interpersonal; Organizational; Verbal Communication; Written CommunicationAdvanced computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word), Adobe Professional, SharePoint and SAPConditions of EmploymentSatisfactory Criminal Record CheckOther Important Information:Location: City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario*

• Please note that some positions are currently working remotely due to the pandemic restrictions. It is anticipated that once restrictions are lifted, remote work will stop, and this position will require the employee to work at location noted above as determined by the City.

Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement.Wage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2021 pay range:

• Pay Level: Level 4
• Yearly Salary: $49,355.67 to $59,116.51 per year
• Hourly Pay Rate: $27.12 to $32.48 per hour

Benefits: This position includes a comprehensive union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS pension plan, discounted rate for City Fitness Memberships and much more.