Posted 6 months ago
Engineering Development Technician
@ City of Nanaimo
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Overview
The City of Nanaimo is hiring a permanent full-time Engineering Development Technician to review, interpret and approve civil construction designs for public works, new developments and subdivisions. The role reports to the Manager, Development Engineering, and requires a civil technologist designation with ASTTBC membership and a valid Class 5 BC driver's licence. The posting states a 35-hour week at $44.65 per hour, rising to $47.00 after 60 working days.
Pay:
$44.65–$47 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Review, interpret and approve construction design for public works and developments
- Review and approve subdivision designs
- Liaise with internal departments and external agencies
- Provide technical support on development issues and departmental planning
Requirements summary:
- Engineering diploma from a recognized technical institute
- Specialized civil engineering design courses
- Minimum 3 years land development design or approval experience
- ASTTBC membership as a Civil Technologist
- Valid Class 5 BC driver's licence
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · nanaimo
- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | ASTTBC Civil Technologist membership, Class 5 BC Driver's Licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Civil engineering |
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City of Nanaimo
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 20 |
Job Summary
The City of Nanaimo is seeking a permanent full-time Engineering Development Technician. Under the direction of the Manager, Development Engineering, the incumbent reviews, interprets, and approves construction design related to public works, new developments, and subdivisions, liaises with other internal and external departments and agencies, and provides technical support in connection with other development related issues and departmental planning.
Duties and Responsibilities
Please see the job description PDF below.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed a diploma from a recognized technical institute in engineering, plus specialized courses related to civil engineering design supplemented with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in land development design and/or approval. Membership in Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) as a Civil Technologist is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.
Compensation and Benefits
This is a CUPE bargaining unit position based on a 35-hour work week, and subject to Article 1(d) - Probationary Period as set out in the Union Collective Agreement. The hourly wage is $44.65, increasing to $47.00 after 60 working days (Jan 2026 Rates).
Comments
Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or a verification of their education credentials.
To apply for this opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter (.docx or PDF file format) to [email protected] referencing the specific competition 26-48.
The City of Nanaimo is an inclusive employer that values diversity and invites applications from all qualified individuals who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If shortlisted for the role and need an accommodation within the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how best to accommodate your needs.
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