The City of Iqaluit is looking for a skilled and experienced individual to join our growing team and city as the Project Officer Title: Project Officer x2 Department: Engineering Status: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $92,264.53 per annum, 35 hour/week Settlement Allowance: $20,907.43 per annum Union Status: Unionized Housing:  No staff housing available Closing Date: Open until Filled Under the direction of the Manager of Engineering & Capital Projects the incumbent is responsible for coordinating and administering Capital and Operations & Maintenance projects undertaken on the City’s behalf.

This work may include administer ing the permitting processes for projects affecting City infrastructure, and completing or assisting with the completion of regulatory reporting as required under the City’s Water Licence.  The position provides technical expertise and leadership for the City’s growth and maintenance of City-owned infrastructure. The incumbent will be expected to work closely with, and liaise among consultants, contractors, City staff and others.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Supervising the implementation of projects to ensure construction is completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with approved plans and specifications by: Arranging for tendering process with Administrative Staff and responding to inquiries from bidders; Attending tender openings; reviewing bids submitted by contractors; assessing capabilities of new or unknown contractors; recommending contract award to the Director; Explaining contract terms and conditions and all applicable By-Laws and procedures to successful contractor at pre-construction meeting; Reviewing and assessing contractors proposed schedule and cash flow requirements; Negotiating contracts; approving contracts within signing authority; Arranging for on-site inspections to be conducted either by consultant or Department employee; Conducting monthly monitoring inspections of all projects to ensure work is of acceptable quality and is progressing in accordance with plans and specifications; monitoring contractors performance in the community; Reviewing contemplated changes to the scope of the work with the Director, negotiating implications of changes with contractor, recommending changes to the Director and issuing approved change orders of work orders; Checking progress claims submitted by contractor; certifying that work being claimed has been completed and recommending payment of claim to the Director; Conducting interim inspections to identify any deficiencies and to turn project over to client department; conducting final inspection upon completion of all outstanding deficiencies;  Issuing interim and final certificates of completion certifying work has been completed in accordance with the terms of the contract; Conducting warranty inspections and ensuring contractor corrects any identified                               deficiencies; and Representing the City in arbitration and litigation involving projects within employee’s area of responsibility; acting as a technical resource person to the Senior Management Team.

Completing reports and documentation for all projects (e.g.; monthly capital management                  reports, quarterly capital outlook reviews, quarterly contract reports, project close-out reports); Preparing consultant/contractor performance evaluation; Ensuring water and soil testing is completed as required to satisfy regulatory requirements under the City’s Water Licence; assist in preparation of annual and semi-annual reporting as part of Water Licence requirements.

Assist Public Works with reviewing utility connection permit applications and road cut permit applications for conformance with Municipal Design Guidelines and applicable by-laws; inspecting applicant’s work in the field to verify conformance of same.

Assist Manager of Engineering in preparation of estimates and business cases for proposed capital improvements.

May occasionally undertake duties at a more senior level to obtain experience.

Other related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Level of Education/Training: Degree or diploma in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology   Minimum Level of Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in managing several ongoing projects at one time.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  ASSESTS Experience and proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS and Surveying .

Ability to communicate in one or more of Nunavut’s official languages.

Equivalencies that include a combination of education and experience may be considered.

Please provide copies of relevant certifications along with your application.

The successful candidate would be required to submit a Criminal Record Check.