Job Description

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

COMPETITION: #25-146

STATUS: Temporary Full-Time

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

SALARY: $43.36 - $51.14 per hour

CLOSING: August 27, 2025

We strive for excellence as we deliver vital municipal services with innovation, accountability and efficiency to meet the needs of the community now and into the future. Be part of our story. Come grow with us!

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Engineering Technician to join our Engineering Department. This is a great opportunity to apply your technical skills in municipal engineering, inspections, and design while contributing to projects that support the growth and sustainability of our community.

About the Role:

As an Engineering Technician, you will perform technical, inspectional, and design duties related to municipal engineering services. You will review development and building permit applications, prepare engineering designs and plans, carry out site inspections, and assist with the City's GIS and mapping databases. While you will work with a degree of independence, complex or policy-related matters are referred to a supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

Examine and process development application plans and building permit applications for single-family dwellings, subdivisions, small commercial projects, and low-density multi-family projects.



Design and draft plans for municipal services such as storm and sanitary sewers, drainage, waterworks, roads, street lighting, and underground utilities.



Perform technical calculations for servicing, access, and infrastructure requirements.



Conduct site inspections to verify work completion, ensure compliance with City standards, and identify deficiencies or damages.



Assist in maintaining GIS and CAD data; support mapping and design procedures.



Provide technical information and assistance to staff, consultants, developers, and the public.



Investigate and help resolve disputes related to requirements, fees, damages, and unauthorized changes.



Prepare records, reports, correspondence, cost estimates, and calculate fees based on established schedules.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an Institute of Technology Diploma program in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field, supplemented by sound experience in municipal engineering operations, development application processing and field inspections; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of municipal engineering design principles, methods and techniques and of applied mathematics.



Considerable knowledge of procedures, regulations and bylaws governing development applications, building permits and municipal engineering services.



Sound knowledge of construction methods, materials and survey techniques related to municipal infrastructure.



Sound knowledge of engineering and mapping software including CAD and GIS principles, techniques and related software.



Ability to read, interpret and prepare engineering plans, drawings and specifications.



Ability to perform complex technical calculations and analyze engineering data.



Ability to conduct field inspections, record site conditions and assess compliance with municipal standards.



Ability to investigate and resolve disputes and provide clear explanations of policies and procedures.



Ability to perform engineering design work, to prepare cost and quantity estimates, reports, specifications, plans and drawings.



Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.



Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment related to engineering and field inspection work.

REQUIRED LICENCES, CERTIFICATES, AND REGISTRATIONS

Certification or eligibility for certification as a Certified Technician (CTech) or Applied Science Technologist (A.ScT.)



Class 5 Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This is a Temporary Full Time opportunity for six (6) months, which may be extended or curtailed by circumstances which could not be foreseen at the time of hiring.

EQUITY STATEMENT

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting recruitment@mapleridge.ca.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.