Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Engineering
STATUS: Full-Time
NO. OF POSITIONS: One
UNION: Exempt
HOURS OF WORK: 37.5
SALARY: $145,987 – $160,838 annually (2024 rates)+ comprehensive benefits package
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Engineering Services, this position will provide professional engineering guidance and management to the Infrastructure Planning Section of the Engineering Department. Specifically, you will be responsible for leading the planning and administration of the City’s water, sewerage and solid waste utility works, environmental works, as well as the coordination and administration of all subdivision and new land development applications.
Requirements include:
• Completion of a degree in civil engineering, with considerable related experience in administrative management and land development. Registration as a professional engineer in BC is required. Additional training in public administration, utilities and development law is desired.
• Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques of municipal engineering and administration as applied to public works infrastructure planning.
• Knowledge of municipal strategies, functions, and programs as well as the relevant legislation, policies, procedures, by-laws, regulations, and rules.
• Planning and coordination skills to coordinate the development, implementation, and delivery of a variety of engineering programs and services.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts such as Municipal contacts, other levels of government, business officials, and the public.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills to determine the economic and engineering feasibility of projects and prioritize programs.
• People leadership skills to select, train, motivate, coach, direct, and evaluate a team of professional, technical, and support staff.
• Research and analytical skills to analyze data and prepare and evaluate engineering studies and designs.
• Valid BC driver’s license is an asset.

Apply by sending your cover letter and resume in one document
at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by March 18, 2024

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples.
It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: english

Education level: • Completion of a degree in civil engineering, with considerable related experience in administrative management and land development. Registration as a professional engineer in BC is required. Additional training in public administration, utilities and development law is desired.

Required skills: • Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques of municipal engineering and administration as applied to public works infrastructure planning. • Knowledge of municipal strategies, functions, and programs as well as the relevant legislation, policies, procedures, by-laws, regulations, and rules. • Planning and coordination skills to coordinate the development, implementation, and delivery of a variety of engineering programs and services. • Communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts such as Municipal contacts, other levels of government, business officials, and the public.

Additional skills / Assets: • Problem-solving and decision-making skills to determine the economic and engineering feasibility of projects and prioritize programs. • People leadership skills to select, train, motivate, coach, direct, and evaluate a team of professional, technical, and support staff. • Research and analytical skills to analyze data and prepare and evaluate engineering studies and designs. • Valid BC driver’s license is an asset.

Closest intersection: Royal Avenue and 6th Street