MINJobs posting: Community Development Engineer
December 24, 2025
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Community Development Engineer

Organization:
City of Fernie
Region:
British Columbia
Application deadline:
January 23, 2026 before 12:00
Hiring date:
January 26, 2026
Type:
Full Time, Permanent
Category:
Engineering
Description
Reporting to the Manager of Engineering, the Development Engineer contributes to core functions within the Engineering Department, with a primary focus on development related engineering activities. Job responsibilities include review of development applications, and involvement in development related asset management, and infrastructure project delivery related to development. Fulfillment of the Development Engineer’s work requires working with the development community, collaborating with the City’s Planning & Development Services department, engaging in public consultations, liaising with other levels of government and municipal jurisdictions, as well as procuring and managing services as they relate to development reviews, asset management, planning, design, and construction work.  

To deliver the portfolio, the Development Engineer supports thorough, consistent, and equitable application of the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw and other related bylaws to facilitate the addition of new residential, commercial and institutional development to the City. They review engineering drawings and reports submitted by developers, assess infrastructure capacity and impacts, provide technical comments and recommendations, and coordinate with the Planning & Development Services department to ensure engineering input is integrated into the overall development approval process.

The Development Engineer will take any reasonable action necessary to carry out the responsibilities assigned to them, provided such action demonstrates sound judgment, and does not deviate from prescribed municipal policies or bylaws, or approved municipal practices and procedures.

Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training in good standing and licensed/eligible to be licensed to practice in British Columbia Experience with municipal development applications or municipal policy (municipal or consulting).
  • Strong understanding of municipal development servicing and MMCD Design Guidelines.
  • Strong technical knowledge of water, sanitary and/or stormwater systems and strong project management skills.
  • Leadership capability and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, community, and development industry.
Salary & Benefits

The City of Fernie offers competitive benefits and a competitive salary depending on the applicant’s experience and abilities. The Development Engineer is a full-time (35 hours/week), permanent, Exempt position. Salary bands for this exempt role are considered at a Manager 1 level, ranging from $98,000 - $112,500 per year depending on education, certifications and experience, supplemented with competitive benefits and pension, and will receive the higher benefits between the CUPE Local 2093 and IAFF Local 2827. Earned Day Off Program: (i.e., Extra Day Off every three weeks) and Pension Plan inclusion.

Contact
Email: careers@fernie.ca
Nick Pennell
Manager of Engineering
careers@fernie.ca
cc: Human Resources
PO BOX 190, 501-3rd Avenue
Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
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