Transportation Careers

The Transportation Department ensures the safe mobility of people and vehicles by managing the Township's roads, bus stops, sidewalks, bridges and traffic control systems in partnership with the Roads Department. The Transportation Department also oversees cycling routes, crosswalks, traffic counts, and planning and construction management of road network expansions.

Bonnie, Engineering Technologist III

"There are so many opportunities for career growth and development at the Township. I've been able to build on the knowledge, skills and experience I gained in school."

Bonnie, Engineering Technologist III

Explore a sample of the types of roles:

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Duty examples	Prepares cost estimates, revenue sharing and grant applications for capital projects and assists with budget preparation. Plans, schedules and coordinates various capital projects to avoid conflicts between projects, resources, and to meet target deadlines. Prepares terms of reference for and requests proposals from engineering consultants, evaluates the proposals and awards engineering assignments for capital projects. Prepares and reviews technical reports and assists in preparing reports to Council. Approves invoices and authorizes changes to contract amounts within budgeted limits.
Required certifications	Eligible for designation as an EIT in British Columbia Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence
Desired experience and qualifications	Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution Experience in a municipal environment
Departments	Engineering and Construction Services Transportation Utilities Operations Water Resources and Environment

Engineering Technologist I

Duty examples	Performs moderately complex technical field and office work of an engineering nature at the sub-professional level. Coordinates assigned small to mid-sized construction projects. Develops work schedules in conjunction with operations and construction; monitors work progress and project budgets. Coordinates approval of soil deposit permit applications; prepares and maintains technical and status reports, correspondence, tender and project specifications. Performs site inspections, maintains liaison with and provides direction to a wide variety of internal and external contacts.
Required certifications	Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence Registration or eligibility for registration as a Graduate Technologist within British Columbia
Desired experience and qualifications	Graduation from an Institute of Technology with a diploma in Engineering Technology Courses in project management Experience working in a municipal Engineering environment (preferred)
Departments	Engineering and Construction Services Facilities Planning and Construction Roads Operations Transportation Utilities Operations Water Resources and Environment

Engineering Technologist II

Duty examples	Performs complex technical field and office work of a Civil Engineering nature at the sub-professional level. Coordinates assigned major construction projects. Develops work schedules in conjunction with operations and construction; monitors work progress and project budgets. Coordinates utilities programs; prepares and maintains technical and status reports, correspondence, tender and project specifications. Performs site inspections, maintains liaison with and provides direction to a wide variety of internal and external contacts.
Required certifications	Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence Certification or eligibility for certification as an Applied Science Technologist within British Columbia Cross Connection Control Tester Certificate (for Utilities Operations only)
Desired experience and qualifications	Graduation from an Institute of Technology with a diploma in Civil and Structural Technology, Building Technology, or other related discipline Courses in project management Experience working in a municipal Engineering environment (preferred)
Departments	Engineering and Construction Services Facilities Planning and Construction Roads Operations Transportation Utilities Operations Water Resources and Environment

Engineering Technologist III

Duty examples	Performs administrative and technical work at the sub-professional level. Coordinates contract documentation and administration on construction projects. Plans, assigns and supervises the work of technical subordinates. Prepares and maintains technical and status reports, correspondence and project specifications. Performs site inspections, maintains liaison with and provides direction to a wide variety of internal and external contacts.
Required certifications	Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence Certification or eligibility for certification as an Applied Science Technologist within British Columbia
Desired experience and qualifications	Graduation from an Institute of Technology with a Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma Experience working in a municipal Engineering environment (preferred)
Departments	Engineering and Construction Services Facilities Planning and Construction Roads Operations Transportation Utilities Operations Water Resources and Environment

Project Engineer

Duty examples	Prepares cost estimates, revenue sharing and grant applications for capital projects and assists with budget preparation. Plans, schedules and coordinates various capital projects to avoid conflicts between projects, resources, and to meet target deadlines. Prepares terms of reference for and requests proposals from engineering consultants, evaluates the proposals and awards engineering assignments for capital projects; and reports to Council. Interprets the Township’s policies, standards and design criteria as they affect specific projects; reviews the Engineering Consultant’s design for conformance; and makes decisions during design and construction on questions not covered by standards.
Required certifications	Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence Eligible for the Professional Engineer designation in British Columbia
Desired experience and qualifications	Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution Minimum five years work experience with progressively responsible project management roles Minimum two years work experience in a municipal environment Supervisory experience (preferred)
Departments	Engineering and Construction Services Facilities Planning and Construction Transportation Water Resources and Environment

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