Engineering Technician

at  District of West Vancouver

(PERMANENT, FULL-TIME)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.
The District of West Vancouver Engineering Department has an immediate opening for a permanent, full-time Engineering Technician (Roads & Transportation).

Reporting to the Transportation Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• The coordination of the District’s data collection and asset management programs, such as traffic speed and volume data program, pavement marking program, and streetlight maintenance program;
• processing street occupancy permits and vegetation trimming requests;
• conducting field studies, to assess sightlines, traffic speed and volume, stop sign compliance, and parking volumes and duration;
• creating drawings related to the work;
• assembling, reviewing, and interpreting transportation related data;
• providing technical information and assistance to District staff, independent consultants, and contractors engaged in road and bridge construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance;
• providing information, assistance, and interpretation to the public and staff concerning road and bridge maintenance issues, applicable policies, bylaws and regulations; and
• performing other related duties as required.

The preferred candidate will possess:

• A diploma of Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• a membership or eligibility for full membership in the Applied Science Technologist and Technicians Association of BC as an Applied Science Technologist or Certified Technician;
• a minimum of 2 years’ experience in municipal road engineering;
• demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office;
• strong customer service and interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia and access to a personal vehicle is required.
• proficiency in the use of AutoCAD would be considered an asset.

The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check and a copy of their credentials.
This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on WestNet.
Position Status:
Union (WVMEA) – Permanent Full-Time
Hours of Work:
35 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)
Starting Rate of Pay:
$41.78 per hour. This position has a pay structure with five steps that increases annually.
Closing Date:
11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
To Apply:
Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.
We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

• The coordination of the District’s data collection and asset management programs, such as traffic speed and volume data program, pavement marking program, and streetlight maintenance program;
• processing street occupancy permits and vegetation trimming requests;
• conducting field studies, to assess sightlines, traffic speed and volume, stop sign compliance, and parking volumes and duration;
• creating drawings related to the work;
• assembling, reviewing, and interpreting transportation related data;
• providing technical information and assistance to District staff, independent consultants, and contractors engaged in road and bridge construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance;
• providing information, assistance, and interpretation to the public and staff concerning road and bridge maintenance issues, applicable policies, bylaws and regulations; and
• performing other related duties as required