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Under the general direction of the Manager of Engineering, this position is primarily responsible for assisting in the administration of the Town?s projects. The Engineering Technician will be responsible for the inspection of Town infrastructure, assets, and Town operated facilities throughout the Town of Paradise to ensure adherence to all applicable codes and standards, including but not limited to the Town?s specifications and the Municipal Water, Sewer and Roads Specifications. *Qualifications* * Successful completion of a high school diploma, supplemented by the completion of a post-secondary diploma program in Civil Engineering Technology and five (5) years of related experience. * Must be or eligible to be a member of the Association of Engineering Technicians/Technologist of Newfoundland. * Knowledge of the Municipal Water, Sewer, and Roads Specifications and the National Building Code of Canada is required. Knowledge of the Public Procurement Act and Regulations, the Towns and Local Service Districts Act, the Town?s Engineering Guidelines and Development Regulations and Guidelines for the Design, Construction and Operation of Water and Sewerage Systems is an asset. * Demonstrated ability to deal with the public with tact and diplomacy. * Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. * Previous project management and/or construction experience is an asset. * High level of organizational and problem-solving skills is required. * A good working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is required. * Experience using Infowater Pro is an asset. * Experience with surveying and asset management is an asset. * Experience in the design, construction and maintenance of municipal infrastructure such as roads, water and sanitary sewer systems, stormwater management, including grading plans is an asset. * Previous experience in the design, rehabilitation and operation of facilities, including but not limited to buildings, pumping stations, treatment plants, and arenas would be considered an asset. This is a unionized position. The salary scale for this position is $77,008.58. If this position interests you, the deadline to apply is August 21, 2026. The Town of Paradise is an equal opportunity employer. Apply in confidence by submitting your resume via email to Human Resources at careers@paradise.ca. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $77,008.58 per year Work Location: In person Location Paradise , NL Work location On site Salary $ 77,008.58 YEAR annually Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source indeed.com #10223466099 Various locations Paradise, NL
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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