Engineering assistant operations support
City of Vancouver’s Engineering Services department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Engineering assistant operations support. City of Vancouver’s Engineering Services department spearheads infrastructure projects, focusing on transportation, water, and waste systems. It offer expertise in road construction, water management, and sustainable urban development. Functioning as a pivotal force in municipal engineering, it prioritize innovation and community engagement, shaping Vancouver’s sustainable future. 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 operations support
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $37.2 – $43.78 hourly
Employment Type: Temporary/Full Time
Unit: 1300
Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks
Location: 453 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4, Canada
Requisition ID: 40856
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of Grade 12, supplemented by technical courses related to the work such as planning, urban studies, sustainability, engineering technology, and environmental studies
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess a working knowledge of integrated rainwater management and green infrastructure policy, planning, design, maintenance, and/or operations. They should have a specific understanding of the components and function of green rainwater infrastructure assets, including bioretention, rainwater tree trenches, permeable pavements, and subsurface infiltration systems
- The candidates should have a working knowledge of green infrastructure, public realm, and/or transportation design principles and methods
- The candidates should demonstrate knowledge of asset management principles and standards, along with quality management frameworks such as EGBC’s Quality Management guidelines and Permit to Practice
- The candidates should possess strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines, and adapt to emerging or changing priorities and exhibit excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
- The candidates should have abilities with green infrastructure, transportation, and/or public realm mapping and/or design, using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), mapping, and graphic design software such as ArcGIS, MapInfo, Adobe, and AutoCAD, along with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to read and interpret complex engineering plans and specifications, and solve complex street geometric problems
- The candidates should have the ability to work with relevant design guidelines and to work independently and provide support and advice while functioning effectively in a team environment
- The candidates should be capable of conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, performing field studies, and providing technical, communications, and/or logistical support for design, planning, research, and/or policy development projects
- The candidates should be able to work collaboratively and effectively on interdisciplinary teams, with staff across City departments, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, industry stakeholders, and the public
- The candidates should possess the ability to develop communication materials for workshops, meetings, or presentations and support stakeholder engagement strategies
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to identify and respond to data needs and perform moderately complex data analysis related to green infrastructure asset management, lifecycle costs, and asset performance to support decision making. Data may relate to green infrastructure design, construction, and maintenance, public realm features, landscape features, curb and drainage assets, rainfall patterns, water quality, or other related records
- The candidates should be able to manage, analyze, and present geospatial data using GIS software such as ArcGIS. They should be able to create maps, graphics, and presentations for public consultation, website content, and internal communication with graphic programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and PowerPoint
- The candidates should be able to support procurement and contract management tasks for operations and maintenance of green infrastructure and to organize and sometimes lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders and to support occasionally lead fieldwork for operation, maintenance, and monitoring, including site visits, equipment installation, CCTV camera operation, and overseeing contractors
- The candidates should be able to manage the asset registry and integrate record drawings for green infrastructure assets based on transportation and public realm geometric designs of moderate or higher complexity using AutoCAD, GIS, and Hansen, applying civil engineering principles
- The candidates should be able to communicate with stakeholders, engineers, and senior staff to support the management of green infrastructure assets according to best management practices and engineering principles
- The candidates should be able to prepare research, technical studies, reports, and presentations on topics of moderate complexity, including undertaking relevant field observations and notes and verifying the accuracy of the content
- The candidates should be able to act as a technical liaison to internal and external partner groups, such as Street Operations, Sanitation, Sewer Operations, Planning and Development Services, BIAs, and transit agencies
- The candidates should be able to support the development and enhancement of City processes to incorporate Green Infrastructure asset management principles, design elements, drafting standards, and overall design consistency; they may take on specific assignments related to the research and development of asset management guidelines and/or standards
- The candidates should be able to participate in project-specific public consultation processes, including as a branch representative at public events, answering questions specific to green infrastructure policy and practice
- The candidates should be able to respond to public inquiries about green infrastructure policies and projects and to perform general administrative duties, including data entry, taking meeting minutes, and organizing photos
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!