Posted 8 months ago
Engineering Development Technician (TFT)
@ City of Nanaimo
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Overview
The City of Nanaimo is hiring a temporary full-time Engineering Development Technician for up to one year, working under the Manager, Development Engineering. The role reviews and approves construction design for public works, new developments and subdivisions, and liaises with internal and external agencies. The posting states a 35-hour week at $42.93 per hour, rising to $45.19 after 60 working days.
Pay:
$42.93–$45.19 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Review, interpret and approve construction design for public works and developments
- Review and approve subdivision designs
- Liaise with internal and external departments and agencies
- Provide technical support on development issues and departmental planning
Requirements summary:
- Diploma from a recognized technical institute in engineering
- Specialized civil engineering design courses
- Minimum 3 years land development design or approval experience
- ASTTBC Civil Technologist membership required
- Valid Class 5 BC driver's licence
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · nanaimo
- Employer posting date
- 2026-03-03
- 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 |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | ASTTBC Civil Technologist, 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 temporary 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 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. The hourly wage is $42.93, increasing to $45.19 after 60 working days (Jan 2025 Rates). It is anticipated that this vacancy will be up to one year in duration. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or a verification of their education credentials.
Comments
To apply for this opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter (.docx or PDF file format) to [email protected] referencing the specific competition 25-154.
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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