About the Opportunity

The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Engineering Technician I or II based in Lake Country, BC.

Reporting to the Manager of Development Engineering, the Engineering Technician (I or II) reviews the design, construction, inspection and maintenance of works and services required by development applications. The role will require working in the Development Engineering department in leading, coordinating and processing multi-disciplinary development files. As an Engineering Technician, you will provide technical and manual support for planning, design, operation, maintenance and general oversight of District civil infrastructure and services and support outside operations on a needs basis. Duties involve working collaboratively with District staff and external agencies, working with developers and their agents, and interacting with the public to provide great service. The position works in a fast-paced environment and requires a high degree of technical problem solving.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited:

• Coordinates and supports technical information for access and construction permits;
• Assists with reviewing and amending policy and process documentation;
• Reviews and analyzes proposed subdivision and development applications and other related construction plans;
• Prepares drawings, specifications, tender documents, coordination and monitoring of annual operational works and other similar projects as required.  

More About You

To qualify for this role, you must have a minimum of an engineering technology diploma or related field and be eligible for a certificate of registration as an applied science technologist. Additionally, an Engineering Technician I is required to have a minimum of 2 years’ work experience in engineering planning and design with municipal systems and services or an Engineering Technician II is required to have a minimum of 5 years’ related experience. A valid British Columbia driver’s license is required.  

As our ideal candidate, you have an exceptional ability to prioritize and manage timelines in a fast-paced work environment. You have excellent skills in tactfully dealing with public inquiries, with a keen attention to detail and organizational skills.

Above all, we value a collaborative attitude, exceptional communication skills, and fostering positive working relationships with staff.

About the Benefits

• You will receive a competitive salary of $38.79 (Technician I) or $43.12 (Technician II) an hour (2024 wage rate); A probation rate of 90% applies to the six-month probation period.
• Generous vacation and wellness leave;
• 100% Employer-covered health and paramedical benefits;
• Professional and education development support;
• An attractive pension program;

• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture; and
• Regular team bonding events such as service awards, employee recognitions, year-end staff celebration, and more.

For a detailed job description, and more information about Lake Country, please visit: lakecountry.bc.ca

Applications will be accepted through our website at www.lakecountry.bc.ca until 4:00pm on January 20, 2025. 

For additional details please review the attached job descriptions: Engineering Technician I and Engineering Technician II

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting hr@lakecountry.bc.ca .