Development
Technologist 1
Regular Full-Time
About Us
One of
BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career
opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the
sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our
diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through
innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art
transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a
responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing
regional urban centre. We envision a
bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are
Looking For
We are
recruiting for two regular full-time Development Technologist 1 to join our
Planning & Development department. Working alongside a team of
professionals on the Development Services team, the successful incumbent will be
responsible for reviewing and processing the engineering servicing and related
legal and financial aspects of development and building permit applications to
ensure compliance with municipal engineering standards and requirements. This position will work closely with
developers/consultants and other City staff in the processing of these
applications and other project tasks, as appropriate.
Specifically,
the incumbent will be responsible for the following:
- Compiling, reviewing and completing engineering
servicing requirements for subdivision, development permit, rezoning, OCP
amendment and other related project tasks to ensure compliance with applicable
by laws and requirements of the City pertinent to land development activities;
- Exercising and providing specialized and technical
advice and direction; interpreting and explaining City policies, procedures,
regulations, by laws and other requirements to developers/consultants, other
City staff and the general public;
- Working with the Engineering Department staff to
analyze existing water, storm and sanitary sewer systems to determine
capacities and evaluate alternative servicing options and impact on existing
Municipal services;
- Reviewing correspondence and reports, and drafting
agreements specifying facts, findings, conclusions and/or recommendations,
where appropriate; and
- Undertaking related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Our ideal
candidate will possess a post-secondary diploma or degree in Civil Engineering,
Structural Engineering, or a directly related discipline plus sound related
experience, preferably in a municipal environment, or an equivalent combination
of training and experience. A valid
driver’s license for the province of BC is required (with satisfactory driving
record). Applicants under consideration
will be required to undergo a police security clearance evaluation with no
adverse reports.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification
or eligibility for certification as an Applied Science Technologist within the
Province of British Columbia or an equivalent combination of training and
experience is desirable.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $43.64 - $51.50 per hour
(2026 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including
qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You
will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to
supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning
and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to
participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position is based in
Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an
attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to
contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is
proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable
practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are
committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and
diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion
means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit
coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any
time during the application or recruitment process you require additional
assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support.
Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
Applicants
under consideration will be required to undergo a police information check
(with no adverse reports).
Good
people make Coquitlam great, sign up for career alerts through our recruitment
portal to stay up to date about opportunities within our team, or follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about how
#YouCouldWorkHere too!
Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on October 5,
2026.
We thank all applicants for
their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.