Job Description

Position: Engineering Technologist

Department: Public Works & Operations

Status: CUPE - Regular Full Time

Classification: Engineering Technologist

The District of Invermere has an opening for a Engineering Technologist position in the Public Works & Operations Department.

Under the direction of the Director of Public Works & Operations, the Engineering Technologist has the principal responsibilities to project manage capital projects and contracts including overseeing the construction as the site inspector. This role will also include inspection and reporting on developments projects that would be under the future ownership of the District of Invermere. A sound knowledge of the MMCD, contract administration/site inspection, OHS, municipal operations and related provincial regulations is required. This is a unionized position with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 2982.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and co-ordinate municipal infrastructure works including but not limited to water, sanitary sewage, storm and road system upgrades with developed best practices and in compliance with Municipal, Provincial and Federal regulations as applicable.

Acting as the site inspector for municipal capital projects. The role of the site inspector is to oversee the progress of construction and ensure that work is proceeding in general conformance with the contract documents. The site inspector will be expected to take detailed notes of construction and to review the contract quantities with the contractor prior to the issuance of the payment certificates.

Oversite and review of construction of municipal infrastructure by developers with respect to engineered design and in compliance with municipal bylaws and regulations.

Assist with record keeping and maintain infrastructure records. Familiarity with Geographical Information System (GIS) is required.

Undertake general construction administration in a consistent, reliable, and timely manner.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

1. An accredited diploma in applied science or engineering technology at a recognized technical institute or equivalent as a Civil Engineering Technologist.

2. Membership eligibility in the Association of Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C.

3. Ability to prepare and review engineered drawing and plans, contract documents, cost estimates and instructions.

4. Demonstrated competence in contract and project management.

5. Competence in engineering research and report writing.

This position is within C.U.P.E. 2982 bargaining unit. The current wage rate for this position falls within the range of $41.31-$42.59 per hour plus benefits as detailed in the Collective Agreement. The Engineering Technologist position is expected to work 35 hours per week Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

A job description for this position is available.

This position will remain open until an applicant has been hired. Persons interested in applying for this position are invited to submit their resumes to:

District of Invermere

Attn: Kindry Dalke, Director of Corporate Services

Box 339, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0

Email: corporateservices@invermere.net

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $41.31-$42.59 per hour

Work Location: In person