ENGINEERING
INSPECTOR 3
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 currently recruiting for a regular
full-time Engineering Inspector 3 to join our Capital Projects and Inspections
team in our Engineering and Public Works department. This position will be responsible for
ensuring that work performed by contractors on major arterial road
reconstruction projects conforms to and complies with specified City regulations,
standards, contracts, specifications and related requirements. In addition, the work involves processing
payment and progress reports, performing tests on specified construction
materials, initiating Force Account Work Orders as required and preparing and
maintaining a variety of reports, records and correspondence related to the
work. Considerable independent judgement
and action are exercised in processing day-to-day inspectional and regulatory
work. Use of a personal vehicle for
business purposes may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will be confident with
communicating with contractors and working with residents to address emerging
issues in a responsive manner while exercising independent judgement on a daily
basis. Sound progressive experience in
related inspectional work is required, complimented by technical courses
related to the work. A valid driver’s
license for BC is also required.
Preferred
Qualifications
Preference
will be given to candidates who have certification as a Public Works Inspector
Three.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has
an hourly rate range of $42.16 - $49.76. 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. The City offers an
attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to
contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan. Please note: this role is fully
on-site in Coquitlam and does not offer remote or hybrid work arrangements.
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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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on May 28, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.