Utilities Technologist - Regular Full-Time

at  District of Squamish

The District of Squamish is located in the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish
Nation). We offer gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh People who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Utilities Manager, the Utilities Technologist is part of a team that plans, develops, and
delivers water and sewer utility infrastructure maintenance, upgrade and rehabilitation related projects. Work will
require field inspection duties, consultant and contractor coordination and direction; regulatory program outreach,
education, and enforcement; as well as other technical and administrative work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of local government bylaws and regulations relating to subdivision, building site servicing, new

construction as well as water and sewer utility operations and maintenance.

• Knowledge of Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD) policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant water and sewer utility environmental legislative, regulatory and reporting requirements, and

procedures.

• Knowledge of engineering principles as they relate to water and sewer infrastructure projects.
• Good organizational skills and ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to deal with people in a professional manner, even

in challenging circumstances.

• Strong computing capability, especially with the Microsoft Office suite, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook as well

as other utility specific hardware and software applications.

• Ability to write and present reports, letters, and memos.
• Ability to manage and perform multiple duties simultaneously.
• Ability to read architectural, engineering, and legal plans, and specifications.
• Knowledge of utility benchmarking and optimization programs.
• Knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations, programs, and reporting requirements.

REQUIRED TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License
• Diploma of Engineering Technology, Environmental Technology or Water & Wastewater Technology.
• Eligibility for Membership in the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia or similar
  professional association

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs field inspections related to operational, special, and capital projects to ensure compliance with municipal

regulations, bylaws and industry best practice.

• Reviews servicing plans for conformity with municipal regulations, bylaws, and industry best practice.
• Determines scope of work, drafts tender documents for special, capital and maintenance projects, and performs

overall construction management.

• Provides general and technical support for Utility Supervisors and operators in the provision of water and sewer

services.

• Implements the Districts utility regulatory education and enforcement programs and bylaws including but not

limited to water conservation, sewer source control and cross connection control.

• Supports implementation of the District’s water metering program.
• Collects, processes and develops various data, statistics, records, drawings, correspondence and reports in order to

maintain electronic and hard copy databases in support of the District’s maintenance programs, benchmarking and

optimization initiatives, and regulatory compliance obligations.

• Creates and updates safe work procedures.
• Provides technical information to municipal staff, 3rd party contractors and consultants, utility companies,

developers, and the public.

• Handles inquiries and complaints from the public, external and internal agencies in a professional manner.
• Coordinates and responds to technical inquiries independently or in conjunction with other staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.