The City of Port Colborne welcomes resumes for only positions that are advertised publicly.  Unsolicited resumes are not kept on file.

Electronic submissions are welcomed (please use the email address below). Please ensure that the Job Title is clearly stated in the subject line of all correspondence. 

If one of the positions sounds rewarding to you please apply with a cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources
City of Port Colborne
66 Charlotte Street
Port Colborne, Ontario L3K 3C8
careers@portcolborne.ca

We thank all those who apply, but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Port Colborne is an equal opportunity employer.   Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Human Resources staff of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c.25) and will be used to select a candidate.

The City of Port Colborne, located on the south coast of the scenic Niagara Region, Niagara’s Port of Call has found the perfect balance – successful industrial and commercial sectors, comfortable and scenic residential areas, sand beaches, unique culinary choices, the world-class Sugarloaf Marina, fishing, golfing, trails, shopping districts along the historic Welland Canal and an energized festival and entertainment scene that includes live theatre – truly a community that adds to the overall Niagara Experience. A great place to work and raise a family!

The City of Port Colborne, located on the south coast of the scenic Niagara Region, Niagara’s Port of Call has found the perfect balance – successful industrial and commercial sectors, comfortable and scenic residential areas, sand beaches, unique culinary choices, the world-class Sugarloaf Marina, fishing, golfing, trails, shopping districts along the historic Welland Canal and an energized festival and entertainment scene that includes live theatre – truly a community that adds to the overall Niagara Experience. A great place to work and raise a family!

The city of Port Colborne is currently accepting applications for a permanent full time Design Technologist.  Reporting to the Development and Asset Inventory Supervisor, the Design Technologist will demonstrate superior customer service skills with a strong work ethic, sound organizational skills, and good time management skills with the capacity to work well under pressure.

The Design Technologist is responsible for designing and preparing detailed engineering drawings of Municipal Infrastructure and projects for construction purposes.  The detailed drawings are then used by the Design Technologist to calculate cost estimates, using current market prices, to complete the projects, thus providing the basis for the City’s annual construction budget.

This position is also responsible for the preparation and issuance of Proposals, Quotations and Tender Documents for not only construction projects, but for routine services and other major City purchases, at the request of various departments. The Design Technologist is responsible for the creation and review of current Design and Document Standards for the Municipality.

You have a 3 year College Diploma in Building Architectural, Civil or Structural Technology or equivalent. Additionally, you have 5 years experience in combination of Municipal Design, Engineering and Construction.  Your communication skills, attention to detail, conflict resolutions capabilities and ability to multi-task make you a preferred candidate for this position.

 This position is a CUPE Local 155 unionized position.

 Compensation: $33.48 per hour (35hr/week) including pension and benefits as per collective agreement.

 Please click here for full details and job description.

To confidentially explore this exciting and challenging opportunity,

please submit your resume and cover letter by January 23, 2020 at 4:00pm and quote

2019-57 Design Technologist.

City of Port Colborne, 66 Charlotte Street,

Port Colborne, Ontario L3K 3C8

Attention: Italia Reeves, Human Resources

Or by e-mail to: careers@portcolborne.ca

Fax: 905-835-2969

We thank all those who apply, but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Port Colborne is an equal opportunity employer.   Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Human Resources staff of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c.25) and will be used to select a candidate.