Job Description

Full-time Division: Engineering Department: Engineering & Public Works Vacancy Status: Full-Time

Company Description

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Mission is located on the unceded, ancestral, and shared territory of the Sto:l? Peoples, specifically on Leq'a:mel, Sema:th, Mathexwi, Kwantlen, Sq'ewlets, and Katzie traditional territories in the lower mainland of BC. Nestled on the southern coastal mountain slopes overlooking the lush Fraser River Valley, Mission is a rapidly growing and dynamic community of approximately 41,500 residents, 20 kilometers north of the US border and 70 kilometers east of Vancouver. Although Mission is part of a broader metropolitan area, it still maintains its distinct and welcoming small-town flavor.

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The City of Mission is inviting you to join our dynamic team committed to delivering excellent public service and infrastructure. We are seeking an Engineering Technologist 1 or 2 to enhance our efforts in managing complex engineering projects with innovative solutions.


As an Engineering Technologist, you will be analyzing infrastructure capacities, identifying deficiencies, and proposing solutions using hydraulic modelling techniques and hand calculations. You will assist in negotiations for property and right-of-way acquisitions essential for project execution and prepare terms of reference to oversee consultant services.


Your relevant knowledge of municipal utilities will assist in developing the annual utility capital project program.


Additionally, your responsibilities include aiding in the development and modification of utility master plans and neighbourhood plans, providing technical reviews of development applications to ensure compliance with municipal standards, and generating cost estimates for municipal works and services. You will also participate in the development and amendment of bylaws and engineering standards, execute site visits, conduct field reconnaissance, and ensure project alignment with plans. The successful candidate will effectively communicate with various stakeholders to deliver technical information clearly.

Qualifications

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The ideal candidate for an Engineering Technologist 1 will have a Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, or a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and a minimum of three years' of experience in a municipal engineering environment or recognized equivalent.


The ideal candidate for an Engineering Technologist 2 will have a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, or a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, and a minimum of five years' experience in a municipal engineering environment or recognized equivalent including experience coordinating tasks with external agencies.


Considerable knowledge in municipal utility infrastructure system principles, design methods and techniques, applied mathematics, along with knowledge and understanding of provincial legislation, municipal bylaws and policies relating to land use are necessary for success in this role.


Membership or eligibility for membership with EGBC or ASTTBC is required, along with proficiency in MS Excel, Word, InfoWater Pro, and Infoworks ICM. Experience with ESRI's ArcGIS Pro software is an asset. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with a proven ability to establish effective working relationships, and a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License is also required.


The position will be filled at the Engineering Technologist 1 or 2 level, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Additional Information

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Why join us? At the City of Mission, you will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your ideas contribute to community development. You'll have the opportunity to develop professionally through various projects and continuous learning opportunities while shaping the infrastructure and growth of the community.


The 2025 hourly rate of pay for Engineering Technologist 1 is $52.70 and for Engineering Technologist 2 is $56.18, plus a comprehensive benefits package including the Municipal Pension Plan. The hours of work for this position are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm from Monday to Friday, working a nine-day fortnight (one extra day off every two weeks).


Closing date: September 21, 2025