Description:
Necessary skills and qualifications include:
- A Degree in Engineering or a Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or other related field.
- Minimum five years of experience in a municipal engineering field, with preference given to BC experience; or an equivalent combination of education/training and experience.
- Membership or eligibility for membership with Engineers and Geoscientists BC or the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC.
- A strong working knowledge of BC legislation, regulations, and procedures relating to development and subdivision, including works & services and development cost charge bylaws.
- Ability to strategically coordinate a team of technical staff and contractors.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in meetings and dealings with surrounding local governments, First Nations, the Province, and other groups.
- Ability to effectively engage the public in construction project management.
- Demonstrated leadership and relationship-building skills with the ability to lead a team in a unionized environment.
- Ability to define problems and solutions, develop research methods, analyze, and evaluate data, and prepare comprehensive reports.
- Knowledge and understanding of designing and developing projects in the public realm for the benefit of the City’s residents, businesses, and visitors.
- Ability to perform all duties under minimal supervision when necessary.