The District of Saanich is the largest municipality in beautiful Greater Victoria, blending both the urban and rural environment and home to approximately 124,000 citizens. Employing more than 1,500 members, our greatest asset is a high performing workforce. Recently named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2023, we provide a collaborative, exciting and progressive work environment that consistently attracts top-quality people, enables them to perform at their best and grow their skills. Our competitive wages, excellent benefits package, generous pension plan, flexible work program supporting an inclusive work environment and progressive initiatives make the District of Saanich a highly desirable place to invest your talent.
The District of Saanich is seeking an experienced engineering technologist to join our Engineering Department. The Senior Development Engineering Technologist will perform technical work at a semi-professional level as part of a technical team that delivers new municipal infrastructure through development construction and acts as the caretaker for existing infrastructure.
In accordance with the engineering bylaws and municipal policies, the Senior Development Engineering Technologist will set the servicing requirements and develop conceptual drawings to aide in the creation of same, for new developments in the District of Saanich. They will meet with owners, developers, and consultants, while working with other municipal departments such as Parks and Planning, to guide developments from the pre-application phase to construction. Working closely with the Engineering Department’s Transportation, Water Resources, and Public Works Divisions, they will ensure that the proper infrastructure is in place to support development. They will also be part of a team working to modernize and streamline the development review process, providing feedback as required, with the goal of accelerating the delivery of housing in Saanich.
The successful candidate will be familiar with relevant bylaws and policies, municipal engineering specifications and the MMCD, as well as the relevant sections of the Local Government Act. They are technically proficient in municipal engineering, will possess strong project management skills, and is a great customer service focused communicator.
Requirements include a two-year diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution, a minimum of 6 years of directly related experience, registration as an AScT with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians BC (ASTTBC), a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License, a personal vehicle available for use as and when required, and conversancy with computer-based engineering applications including AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience, such as a university degree in a relevant field of engineering with a minimum of 4 years of work experience, may be considered.
The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, flexible hours between 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (7 hours per day, 35 hours per week). This position is eligible for a modified work week offering flex days after the completion of a 12-month probationary period.