The City of Vancouver Hiring for Engineering Assistant IV (Water Conservation) at Vancouver, BC Full Time

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Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, 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

The Engineering Assistant IV is the lead technical role for the Water Conservation & Efficiency group, performing complex data analysis, overseeing technical projects, and supervising staff for work related to potable water use in the City.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Maintains all databases, analytical reports, and metrics pertaining to potable water use.

Performs water consumption benchmarking, monitoring, and monthly reports related to potable water purchase from Metro Vancouver, including corporate water use.

Analyzes and interprets water consumption data to determine high consumption scenarios.

Supervises High Consumption program staff to implement next steps of notification and oversee escalated customer concerns.

Provides analytical support to the Water Conservation Plumbers during case investigations.

Responds to High Consumption and Leak enquiries escalated from the public, and assigns work to program staff as needed.

Works with Policy Analysts to determine direction of sector reductions using feasibility modelling and cost/benefit analysis.

Liaises with stakeholders such as Metro Vancouver and Water Operations to reconcile water purchases and report changes in water use.

Provides significant technical and analytical support to the Water Conservation team with technical expertise using programs and databases such as Hansen, SAP, GIS, Tracker, Prism and POSSE and/or GIS software.

Monitors and manages a varied workload, including that of supervised staff, to maintain reporting schedules.

Performs other related work as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Diploma in Applied Data Analytics, Civil Technology, or Environmental Engineering, supplemented by advanced technical courses and practical experience in related work or university graduation in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience with complex data management, data analysis, and generating graphical and written reports.

Experience with cost estimating projects, and the ability to forecast budgets.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Sound knowledge of water servicing and metering designs, billing cycles and procedures, and water operations practices within the City.

Sound knowledge of departmental procedures relating to various engineering projects; how they relate to larger Regional water conservation goals.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information.

Excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and staff.

Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks/projects simultaneously with minimal supervision and under tight timelines.

Ability to perform complex technical analysis and make engineering computations and estimates

Ability to generate reports (written, spreadsheets, graphical) and make recommendations

Ability to direct and supervise the work of junior staff

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical data

Ability to perform engineering computations and estimates

Ability to read and interpret policies

Ability in establishing effective working relationships with all internal and external contacts

Proficient in the use of software programs and databases such as Hansen, SAP, GIS, Tracker, Prism and POSSE.

The City of Vancouver has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy. All employees are subject to this policy and all new applicants applying to the City of Vancouver are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire and subject to this policy as a condition of ongoing employment. Candidates may only be exempted from this requirement if they request and are approved for an accommodation based on a reason related to a Human Rights Code ground (such as disability). Such a request must be made during, not after, the recruitment process.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300)

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: June, 2022

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-025: $40.29 to $47.57 per hour

Application Close: May 13, 2022

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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