The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applications to join our team as an Engineering Technician (Development).

When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day you are having a positive impact in the community.  Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. We work to our values of Accountability, Respect and Teamwork and we want you to Jump In with us!!

We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement. As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following: OMERS pension (defined benefit), employer paid benefits package including short and long term disability income replacement, education reimbursement and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Wage: $38.57 hourly (2026)

Reports To: Supervisor, Development Engineering

Location: Lindsay, ON

Hours: Normal Working Hours 40 hours per week

Other: General office environment with travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes in accordance with job requirements

Job Description

• Detail design review of plan of subdivision, site plans and other related development application
• Coordinate the Inspection of the construction of subdivisions, site plan developments, and other related development applications
• Assist in the review of individual lot grading plans in support of building permits
• Assist with the collection and analysis of field construction reports
• Assist in the survey, drafting and inspection of Capital projects
• Review geotechnical consultant reports
• Inspection of water distribution system, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer upgrades and road improvements
• Maintain plans, maps, drawings and other records reflecting the municipal infrastructure
• Collect field data for ‘as constructed’ plans
• Perform pre-engineering and construction surveys for capital improvement projects
• Coordinate traffic related activities
• Review and prepare comments for all applications for development  within the City using the City’s Standards

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

• Post-secondary diploma in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment
• Working toward certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologists
• Proficiency in Total Station Surveys and layout
• Experience in the specific area of specialty, development engineering
• Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion
• Demonstrated customer-service and interpersonal skills at a level to develop and to maintain cooperative/collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines, and the ability to deal with multiple demands
• Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
• Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by municipal policies and procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and any other related software
• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence

This posting is for an existing, currently open position within Engineering. Applications will be reviewed as received. Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.

The City of Kawartha Lakes is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are dedicated to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the recruitment and selection process.