Structural Engineer

Housing Services Inc (hsi)

hsi solutions (Housing Services Inc.) is a major provider of construction, maintenance and call centre solutions to property managers and owners. We bring success to our customers by embracing the values of quality customer service, “value for money”, integrity, innovation and diversity. Our employees are committed to providing cost-effective, timely and reliable housing services, and are continuously challenged to improve our processes and standards. hsi solutions provides service to over 60,000 units in over 350 developments throughout Ontario.

Structural Engineer

File#:	TCH#12HSE11
Salary:	$75,280.32 - $91,747.88 annually
Location:	729 Petrolia Road
Division:	hsi solutions
Class:	Management – Grade Level 7
Unit:	Operations Delivery
Positions Available:	1

Reporting to the Manager of Engineering Services, the Structural Engineer is responsible for the efficient management and engineering of major and minor construction projects for retrofit, renewal and new work in residential and commercial buildings.

Responsibilities:

• Works as part of a project team delivering Design-Build Structural restoration solutions

• Provides designs, design-build, construction management, engineering and associated planning, pricing and procurement services, etc.

• Performs assessments on building conditions

• Performs investigations, design and administration of remedial work on roof systems, balcony systems, cladding systems, window and glazing systems and underground parking garages

• Prepares investigation reports, incorporating engineering specifications and presents findings to project team members

• Designs and manages projects either as part of a project team or independently

• Coordinates with other disciplines, both internal and external

• Controls project budget, staffing and schedule and accepts responsibility for project deliverables and outcomes

• Assists with the preparation of tendering documents and general contract administration

• Conducts construction inspections and site reviews, ensuring work is performed in accordance with original engineering specifications

• Oversees the progress of specific construction projects including cost control, drawing review, co-ordination, facilitation and documentation of project development from contract award through to construction completion

• Monitors project schedule and daily troubleshooting of potential problems to avoid construction delays

Qualifications:

• Registered professional engineer in the province of Ontario with a minimum of 5 years experience in Structural Engineering with general project management experience

• Ontario based knowledge and experience in a consulting environment

• Understanding of the relevant legislation, by-laws and codes affecting residential development and construction including a strong knowledge of Ontario Building Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Lien Acts

• Analytical skills in developing, evaluating design and constructability issues and recommending value engineering

• Experience in establishing and monitoring construction and financial controls to achieve on time/on budget project completion

• Proficient in preparing, reading and interpreting construction designs and documents, preparing and assembling designs, estimates, working budgets, cash flows and pricing

• Ability to deliver a wide variety of project scopes, manage construction scheduled, cash flow and to ensure timely completion of construction work

• Knowledge of sustainable building design and implementation

Toronto Community Housing is committed to equity in employment. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from women and men, people from racialized communities, sexual minorities, persons with disabilities and aboriginal persons.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to human.resources@torontohousing.ca.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications must be received by February 28, 2012 at:

Human Resources Division
Toronto Community Housing Corporation
931 Yonge Street 4th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M4W 2H2
Fax: (416) 981-4260
E-mail: Human.Resources@torontohousing.ca

Posting Date: February 16, 2012