Engineering Technologist

at  District of North Vancouver

ABOUT US

Home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Designated one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine-day fortnight and hybrid work options. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action. Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work. If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our Parks Department has an opening for a regular full-time Engineering Technologist. This is moderately complex work involving planning and co-ordinating the implementation of a wide range of parks capital development and operational projects, including preparing design proposals, plans, specifications and tenders for parks design, maintenance and construction projects, and preparing detailed preliminary and final cost estimates. The work will include developing project scopes; planning schedules and budgets; monitoring work progress and project costs; and providing direction and assistance to a variety of project team members and stakeholders.
The incumbent will also co-ordinate and maintain the parks capital and operational budgets under the direction of a supervisor and will be responsible for maintaining a variety of database systems, performing routine site inspections, and preparing and maintaining a variety of reports, records and related documents.
The incumbent will establish programs for the inspection, maintenance, and replacement of infrastructure components as well as develops and recommends procedures related to inspections and maintenance.
The work involves considerable contact with a wide variety of internal and external contacts including members of the public. The incumbent exercises considerable independence of judgement and action within established policies and procedures. Unusual matters or the more complex problems are discussed with a superior who reviews work performance in terms of technical adequacy, conformance to established policies and procedures and attainment of desired results.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a diploma program from an Institute of Technology in appropriate discipline such as landscape architecture, engineering, parks administration, or a construction trade; plus, sound related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Certification or eligibility for certification as an Applied Science Technologist of British Columbia and a valid BC driver’s license is required.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with the use of project management software, capital and maintenance planning systems, and GIS mapping systems would be assets. Formal training in construction management or project management is preferred.

APPLY

The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, a demonstrated understanding of safety, a commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, and a willingness to take further safety training as required, we would like to hear from you. Please apply on-line at https://careers.dnv.org by September 15, 2024, to be considered.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when we contact you.
We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.

Please refer the Job description for details