MINJobs posting: Engineering Technician II
May 13, 2026
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Engineering Technician II

Organization:
District of Saanich
Region:
British Columbia
Application deadline:
May 28, 2026 before 23:30
Hiring date:
June 22, 2026
Type:
Permanent Full-Time (CUPE Local 2011)
Category:
Engineering
Description
The District of Saanich is the largest municipality on beautiful Vancouver Island home to approximately 117,000 citizens, blending an urban and rural environment. Our workforce, of more than 1500 staff, are our greatest asset and we strive to attract and retain the best talent to provide excellent services to our citizens.

If you are excited by active transportation, practical project delivery, and technical design using Autodesk Civil 3D, this is a hands-on role where you will help turn concepts into built improvements residents can use every day.

What you will do

As an Engineering Technician II on our Transportation and Development Services team, you will support sustainable mobility and asset management in the municipal right-of-way. With guidance from senior technicians and managers, you will help plan, design, deliver, and close out smaller-scale municipal infrastructure projects—and build your project management experience along the way.

You’ll work on initiatives like:

  • Bus stop upgrades
  • Crosswalk and safety improvements
  • Walking and cycling network enhancements

Your impact (key responsibilities)

Project delivery & inspection

  • Manage smaller capital projects from start to finish
  • Act as a project inspector as required
  • Keep complete, well-organized project records

Design & technical work

  • Prepare construction-ready designs and drawings using Autodesk Civil 3D
  • Review proposed development/capital drawings and provide comments using Saanich Engineering Specifications

Public-facing work & stakeholder coordination

  • Respond to public inquiries and complaints with clear, professional communication
  • Support or participate in open houses, workshops, and community engagement
  • Liaise with internal crews, contractors, utilities, consultants, agencies, and other project partners

What we are looking for

We are especially interested in candidates who bring:

  • Experience and a strong interest in active transportation design
  • Autodesk Civil 3D experience (transportation design modelling experience is a strong asset)
  • Solid organization, communication, and practical problem-solving skills
  • Confidence working with multiple stakeholders and balancing competing priorities

Why Saanich

  • Competitive wages and excellent benefits
  • Generous pension plan
  • A high-performing team culture with room to grow
  • Flexible work program supporting an inclusive work environment
    • Flex days
    • Varying hours of work (within operational needs and team coordination)
    • Part-time work from home
Requirements

Requirements include: a two-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution; three months of related experience; eligible for registration 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. As a part of this competition process, testing will be conducted.

Salary & Benefits

This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $39.52 per hour (2026 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 May 28, 2026, quoting competition 26141. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The District of Saanich is proud to once again be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. As an inclusive, supportive, and high‑performing organization, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We aim to attract and retain passionate, skilled individuals from all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact accessibilityHR@saanich.ca in confidence. We are here to support your full participation.

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