City of Vancouver Hiring for Engineering Assistant III at Vancouver, BC Full Time

Company

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose & Function

Reporting to the Technical Supervisor, the Engineering Assistant III supports the overall delivery of the Waterworks capital program to renew and replace aging water system infrastructure and to support development activity. The position prepares technical drawings and detailed layouts for proposed water mains, hydrant relocations, and various minor replacements and extensions of the water system; and processes requests for installation of water service connections.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Creates water main design construction drawings using GIS/AutoCAD/TopoBase environment using departmental paper records and electronic databases

Updates GIS as-built information

Researches and provides technical and other information regarding water infrastructure for the public, city staff and private companies, providing written correspondence as required

Undertakes quality control processes related to existing GIS data

Makes recommendations to improve branch processes and information access needs

Conducting site visits as required

Coordinates with the survey team to confirm site information, order test holes, and acquire crossing permits from outside utilities and agencies.

Reviews designs submitted by other internal branches and external utilities.

Provides clerical support such as maintaining spreadsheets and databases

Communicates and corresponds with the public, private companies, outside agencies and other City branches

Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by technical courses related to the work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience preparing AutoCAD construction drawings

Experience in layout and construction of pressurized pipe systems within an urban context

Institute of Technology diploma or completion of equivalent University courses an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Good knowledge of municipal design and construction of water systems

Working knowledge of standard engineering concepts and terminology, municipal design, and construction of water systems

Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on customer service

Ability to perform accurate survey work, draft simple designs, and make routine office and field engineering computations

Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and understand specifications

Ability to problem solve with accuracy in a technical environment

Ability to work efficiently in a team environment with little supervision

Ability to prioritize to meet tight time lines in a multi-task environment

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Proficient in the use of software applications, geographical information systems and databases such as TopoBase and Hansen

Ability to meet transportation requirements of the role

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300)

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: November, 2021

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-021: $33.56 to $39.5 per hour

Application Close: October 24, 2021

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, LGBT2Q+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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