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, land development and 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 the 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. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.
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).
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 via our careers page by 11:45 p.m. on February 27, 2025, quoting competition 25033. In addition to the interview process, testing will be conducted.
