DEVELOPMENT
TECHNOLOGIST 2
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
The City
of Coquitlam is currently seeking a motivated and experience Development
Technologist 2 to join a team of committed professionals in the Development
Services division. The successful incumbent will review and process engineering
servicing and related legal and financial aspects of development and building
permit applications to ensure compliance with municipal engineering standards.
This position will work closely with developers, consultants and other City
staff to process these applications and assist with other project tasks if and
when required.
Specifically, this position will:
·
Compile, review and complete 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;
·
Exercise and provide specialized and technical advice and direction;
interpret and explain City policies, procedures, regulations, by‑laws and
other requirements to developers/consultants, other City staff and the general
public;
·
Work with various Engineering asset managers to analyze existing water,
storm and sanitary sewer systems to determine capacities and evaluate alternative
servicing options and impact on existing Municipal services; and
·
Review correspondence and reports, and draft agreements specifying
facts, findings, conclusions and/or recommendations, where appropriate.
Minimum
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will possess at minimum a
post-secondary diploma in Civil, Structural or Geological Engineering plus
sound related experience (preferably in a municipal Planning environment) or an
equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid BC Driver’s License
is also required.
Preferred
Qualifications
Certification or eligibility for certification as
an Applied Science Technologist within the Province of British Columbia would
be an asset. Experience with computer
design software would also be beneficial to the role.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an
hourly rate range of $47.35 - $55.92 (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 may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable police
information check.
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people make Coquitlam great, sign up for career alerts through our recruitment
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how #YouCouldWorkHere too!
Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on September
4, 2026.
We thank all
applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.