Job Description

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city--and their careers--forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

Employment Status



Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time



Scope



This is a senior technical and administrative position within the Land Development Division of the Engineering Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the civil engineering off-site servicing design process and related administration work for commercial, mixed-use, industrial, institutional, and residential developments. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of large projects, in collaboration with both internal staff and external organizations.

Responsibilities



Performing administrative and supervisory duties in project management, planning, coordinating, reporting, monitoring, policy interpretation, cost control, and ongoing supervision of personnel. Assisting senior staff with the preparation, development, review and implementation of departmental policies, practices and procedures. Generating solutions based on good engineering practice, which may be beyond current practices and procedures. Reviewing designs, and contracts prepared by consultants. Processing engineering applications. Performing field inspections Providing guidance and training for junior staff. Providing assistance to Inspection Services for construction phase of Land Development projects. Responding to inquiries from staff, contractors, consultants, and the public. Assisting at public meetings, liaises with outside agencies, and prepares major reports.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

You are a self-starter who can make sound decisions as you handle multiple projects with ambitious timelines. Your excellent communication and public relations skills will be critical as you engage with many stakeholders, including developer, consultants, internal staff, external organizations and agencies and the public Your exceptional organizational skills will aid you in handling multiple projects with ambitious timelines. You will feel comfortable wearing multiple hats and switching gears to constantly changing priorities and thrive working within a multidisciplinary team environment. You have comprehensive knowledge of the City's engineering specifications as well as good engineering practices and theory of civil engineering

Qualifications



Completed of a two-year diploma in a discipline of Engineering Technology relevant to the position from a recognized post-secondary institution. Eight (8) years engineering experience with a demonstrated record of technical knowledge, skills and ability and supervisory experience in the relevant areas of engineering and/or equivalent combination of training and experience and must have technical expertise applicable to the specific role. A valid BC Driver's License.

Other Information

Number of Job Openings:

1

Hourly Rate:

$51.52 (2024 Rate) Steps Hourly Rate Step 1 $51.52 Step 2 (6 Months) $53.84 Step 3 (18 Months) $55.86 Step 4 (30 Months) $58.40

Conditions of Employment



This position requires completion of a Police Information Check.

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date



This job will be posted until September 9, 2025.

Our Values



Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community