Posted 23 days ago
Engineering Technician II
@ District of Saanich
Saanich, British Columbia
Overview
The District of Saanich is hiring an Engineering Technician II for its Transportation and Development Services team in the Planning and Operations Division. The role supports transportation operations, traffic safety, field reviews, Civil 3D design and development review, with flexible hours and part-time work from home offered.
Responsibilities:
- Investigate service requests and transportation concerns
- Collect and analyze traffic and collision data
- Prepare traffic control and transportation engineering designs using Civil 3D
- Support traffic calming, speed management and neighbourhood bikeway programs
- Review development applications and Traffic Impact Assessments
Requirements summary:
- Two-year diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution
- Three months of related experience
- Eligible for registration with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC
- Working knowledge of Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam Revu
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · saanich
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5 BC Driver's Licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan |
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District of Saanich
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 19 |
The District of Saanich is the largest municipality on beautiful Vancouver Island home to approximately 117,000 citizens (2021), blending an urban and rural environment. Our workforce of more than 1500 staff is our greatest asset and we strive to attract and retain the best talent to provide excellent services to our citizens.
If you are excited by transportation operations, active transportation, practical project delivery, customer service excellence and technical design usingAutodesk Civil 3D, this is a hands-on role where you will help turn concepts into constructed infrastructure that residents use every day.
We are seeking candidates for one position on our Transportation and Development Services team in our Planning and Operations Division:
Responsible for supporting transportation operations, traffic safety, and development review activities throughout the District. This includes investigating service requests and transportation concerns, collecting and analyzing traffic and collision data, conducting field reviews, and evaluating operational and safety issues. The position develops and recommends transportation improvements and prepares traffic control and transportation engineering designs using Civil 3D. This role supports the delivery of operational improvement programs including traffic calming, speed management, neighbourhood bikeways, street lighting, and the installation and modification of traffic control devices, such as signage, pavement markings, and traffic signals. The position also reviews development applications and Traffic Impact Assessments, providing technical transportation engineering expertise to align with Saanich’s transportation planning initiatives.
What we are looking for
We are especially interested in candidates who bring:
- Working knowledge of transportation design principles, traffic control devices and road safety practices including the relevant design guidelines and manuals these are contained within.
- A demonstrated interest in active transportation planning and design
- Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D and Bluebeam (transportation design modelling experience is a preferred asset)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
- Strong customer service and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, contractors and the public.
Why Saanich
- Competitive wages and excellent benefits
- Generous pension plan
- A high-performing and inclusive team culture with room to grow
- Flexible work program supporting an inclusive work environment
- Flex days
- Varying hours of work (within operational needs and team coordination)
- Part-time work from home
Requirements include: a two-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution; three months of related experience; eligible for registration with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC; conversant with computer-based engineering applications including AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam Revu; and a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
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