As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 85,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.
The City of New Westminster is looking for a Senior Engineering Technologist to join the Engineering Department's fast-paced, innovative, and evolving Engineering Development Services group. Reporting to the Engineering Development Services Supervisor, this position will lead projects and teams in various complex subdivision and development projects. The duties of this position will include administering and coordinating a variety of subdivision and development projects; developing servicing requirements as a result of the outcomes of infrastructure reports and input from engineering staff; maintaining liaison with and providing direction to a wide variety of internal and external contacts; performing site inspections; and preparing and maintaining a variety of records, reports, agreements, correspondence and documents related to the work. Effective communication skills, (both written and verbal) as well as well-honed skills in public engagement and successful conflict resolution, are an absolute must for this position.
REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from a recognized University or an Institute of Technology with a Bachelor degree or diploma in civil engineering or a related field; or certification as a certified Engineering Technologist (AsCT, Applied Science Technologist); membership in a relevant professional association plus 7-10 years of related experience (preferably in a Municipal setting), or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Sound experience in administering and coordinating a variety of Municipal infrastructure projects.
Experience in administering Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD) and Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) contracts.
Sound experience in the RFP process, coordination and overseeing of budgets related to the work and overseeing of contractors/consultants involved in the project work related to Municipal infrastructure.
Considerable knowledge of the development servicing process and of the applicable department policies, procedures, standards and by-laws.
Considerable knowledge of Municipal engineering design principles including the preparation of plans, specifications, contract documents and related materials.
Ability to prepare, read and interpret plans, specifications, technical reports, contract documents and related materials.
Ability to prepare technically accurate designs required for Municipal infrastructure projects, and ability to review drawings for conformance with applicable municipal by-laws and standards.
Sound experience in monitoring construction projects, ensuring satisfactory completion.
Sound knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in the construction of Municipal and Parks infrastructure projects and of survey methods and functions.
Sound knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of various internal departments and external agencies as related to the work performed.
Ability to administer and oversee assigned capital projects, collect, analyze and/or synthesize technical, statistical, costing and related data and information.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels, both inside and outside of the City.
Ability to prepare and maintain records, reports (including reports to Council), correspondence and various other work-related materials.
Ability to work with minimal supervision but also know when a supervisor's intervention is necessary.
Valid BC Driver's License.
