Engineering Assistant II Full-time Job

Main Purpose and Function
The Engineering Assistant II performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks related to processing Development, Building, and Street Use Permits. The work includes assisting with the review of plans and applications for residential and commercial sites to ensure departmental and by-law compliance, updating and coordinating site inspection records and documents, and performing field investigations to assess development site conditions.

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Routes and tracks development plans within Engineering Services
• Receives and responds to inquiries from applicants and assesses complexity
• Sets up site folders for active construction sites
• Calculates various development fees 
• Reviews and interprets technical designs
• Estimates costs for smaller scaled assets 
• Reviews development and building plans
• Supports functions at the Engineering Client Services Counter
• Updates and maintains electronic databases 
• Provides general support to Development and Building Site Inspection sections
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

 

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by related technical courses or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of relevant by-laws, codes, acts and regulations governing the work 
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to perform calculations based on technical drawings and fee schedules
• Ability to perform thorough, complete, and accurate work
• A working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook 
• Knowledge of electronic filing systems, such as VanDocs and POSSE
• Good writing skills to maintain accurate records 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with internal and external contacts
• Ability to research and analyse information to make technical recommendations
• Ability to work well in a team and business environment 
• Ability to work under tight timelines and handle multiple tasks 
• A current and valid BC driver’s license is preferred 
• Experience with GIS, AutoCAD and the City’s electronic permitting computer programs or related systems is an asset

 

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

 

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: January, 2025 

Position End Date: October, 2025 

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-017: $31.66 to $37.20 per hour

 

Application Close: December 13, 2024

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the worlds most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.