Posting date: February 23, 2023

Job Title: Rodperson

Number of Vacancies: 3

Posting number: EX23-198

Status: Limited positions

Estimated Probable Duration: May 1, 2023 to November 24, 2023

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: No

Range of Pay: $24.07 to $27.49 per hour

Initial Reporting Location: St. Clair Depot
Eligible to Work from Home: No

Section: Construction Services
Division: Engineering Services
Department: Growth and Infrastructure

Duties: Under the general supervision of the Chief Field Inspector and the day to day direction of the Instrumentperson/Leader or Designate.

1. Take measurements required for street surveys or in staking for purposes of construction.

2. Hold level rod at points indicated during street surveys or in setting grades.

3. Drive survey stakes.

4. Assist in preparation of field book notes and grade sheets required by contractors or Field Inspectors.

5. Check or verify errors in instrument work as directed.

6. Maintain and clean survey equipment such as instruments, chains and vehicles.

7. Perform fill‑in work as required.

8. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.

9. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education, including Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Physics.
• Over one (1) and up to and including two and one‑half (2½) years of surveying experience.
• Ability to exercise judgement in procedures and methods used.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, staff and outside agencies in a courteous and effective manner.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• French verbal and written skills an asset.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver's licence, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.

How to Apply:

Résumés quoting EX23-198 are invited and will be received by the City of Greater Sudbury’s Human Resources and Organizational Development Division, by e-mail at hrjobs@greatersudbury.ca or fax at 705-688-3979, for the above noted position until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Any application received after this deadline will not be considered.

For further instructions on how to apply to this position, please visit our How to Apply section.

All City of Greater Sudbury employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City's mandatory Vaccination Policy. Please do not submit your proof of vaccination with your resume. This information will only be required if you are selected as the candidate of choice.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

The City of Greater Sudbury is dedicated to maintaining an equitable, inclusive, diverse and accessible work environment. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. To find out if you’re eligible and for more information, visit our Applicants Living Outside of Canada web page. If you received your education from an educational institution outside of Canada, a copy of your Word Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) document is required, along with your credentials. Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability for this competition only in accordance with The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.