MINJobs posting: Engineering Technician III (Transportation & Development)
June 22, 2024
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Engineering Technician III (Transportation & Development)

Organization:
District of Saanich
Region:
British Columbia
Application deadline:
June 24, 2024 before 23:30
Type:
Permanent Full Time Position (CUPE Local 2011)
Category:
Engineering
Description
The District of Saanich is the largest municipality in beautiful Greater Victoria, blending both the urban and rural environment and home to approximately 124,000 citizens.  Employing more than 1,500 staff, our greatest asset is a high performing workforce. Recently named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023, we provide a collaborative, exciting and progressive work environment that consistently attracts top-quality people, enables them to perform at their best and grow their skills. Our competitive wages, excellent benefits package, generous pension plan, flexible work program supporting an inclusive work environment and progressive initiatives make the District of Saanich a highly desirable place to invest your talent.

The Transportation and Development Services Division oversees the design and installation of municipal-owned and 3rd party infrastructure within municipal rights-of-way. Working under the direction of the section manager or Engineering Supervisor, the Engineering Technician III performs technical work at a semi-professional level. Duties involve both field and office assignments related to the field of civil engineering design, including transportation design, inspection of construction projects within the municipality, project documentation, and liaising with the public and consultants. This position manages projects as defined within the framework and guidance developed by the Project Management Office.

The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2024. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca

Requirements

Requirements include: a two year post-secondary program in Civil Engineering Technology; three years of directly related experience in civil engineering design including drafting, public works inspection, project documentation, and estimating; eligible to be registered as an AScT with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC; conversant with computer based engineering applications including AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam Revu, and a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.  Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week).

In addition to the interview process, testing will be conducted. 

Salary & Benefits

This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $42.61 per hour (2024 rate) and an excellent benefits package. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024, quoting competition 24156 to: Human Resources, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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