Engineering assistant III (sewers utility drafter)
City of Vancouver’s Engineering Services Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Engineering assistant III. City of Vancouver’s Engineering Services Department is dedicated to managing and enhancing the city’s infrastructure, including transportation, water, and public facilities. It provides comprehensive planning, development, and maintenance services aimed at sustainable urban development and environmental stewardship. It ensures resilient and sustainable infrastructure that supports Vancouver’s growth and quality of life. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Vancouver
Department: Engineering Services
Position: Engineering assistant III (sewers utility drafter) – repost
No of Vacancies: 4
Salary: $37.20 – $43.78 hourly
Employment Type: Regular/Full Time
Unit: 1300
Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks
Location: 453 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4, Canada
Shift: 1 – 4 days a week
Requisition ID: 41320
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of Grade 12
Experience: Candidates should have experience preparing AutoCAD construction drawings in Civil 3D
Physical Requirements:
- They should demonstrate the ability to perform accurate survey work, draft simple designs, and make routine office and field engineering computations
- The candidates should be capable of working efficiently in a team environment with little supervision and under tight timelines
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to problem solve with accuracy in a technical environment
- The candidates should have the ability to arrange suitable transportation to various work locations and work outdoors in inclement weather conditions
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have completed technical courses related to the work, or possess an equivalent combination of training and experience
- The candidates should possess good knowledge of municipal design and construction of sewer systems
- The candidates should demonstrate knowledge of surveyor methods and techniques and working knowledge of standard engineering concepts and terminology
- The candidates should exhibit strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on customer service
- The candidates should be proficient in reading and interpreting engineering plans and understanding specifications
- The candidates should have the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- The candidates should have proficiency in the use of software applications, geographical information systems, and databases such as TopoBase, Hansen, AutoCAD Map 3D, and Civil 3D
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to create sewer design construction drawings using GIS, AutoCAD or TopoBase environment using departmental paper records and electronic databases
- The candidates should be able to update GIS as-built information and carry out design and construction technical assignments
- The candidates should be able to research and provide technical and other information regarding sewer and water infrastructure for the public, city staff, and private companies, providing written correspondence
- The candidates should be able to undertake quality control processes related to existing GIS data
- The candidates should be able to make recommendations to improve branch processes and information access
- The candidates should be able to carry out survey work to collect as-built field information and carry out confined space entry procedures
- The candidates should be able to communicate and correspond with the public, private companies, outside agencies, and other City branches
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!