ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST 1
Temporary 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
This challenging and rewarding role involves technical, administrative, and field work relative to reviewing, planning and managing municipal storm systems, watersheds, sanitary sewer systems, water systems, and engineering construction projects.
Your role will include:
- An understanding of the City’s water, sanitary, drainage systems and watersheds.
- Support the City’s Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) Reduction Program.
- Review of proposed developments in the context of neighbourhood plans and system capacity.
- Implementation of the City’s leak detection program.
- Coordinating watershed health monitoring and management projects.
- Assisting with scope development and supporting the implementation of capital projects.
- Capital project planning and cost estimating.
- Resolving residents issues with City utilities.
- Liaising with Metro Vancouver for new or extended water and sanitary service connections.
- Reviewing and managing waste discharge permits.
- Working collaboratively in a team dedicated to serving our community.
Your success in this role is dependent on your knowledge of municipal storm water, sanitary sewer, and water systems and their management and performance. You are also knowledgeable in design and engineering standards relative to all aspects of municipal infrastructure servicing and of the methods, practices, materials and equipment used in the construction and installation of municipal utilities.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate has completed a diploma in an appropriate discipline (such as Civil/Environmental Engineering Technology) from an institute of technology, plus sound related municipal engineering experience. Certification or eligibility for certification as an Applied Science Technologist within the Province of BC is a requirement. A valid BC Driver’s License is also required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working with municipal utility systems, including water, sanitary, and stormwater infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience engaging with the public and communicating technical concepts in a clear, concise, and easily understandable manner.
- Experience with hydraulic modelling software such as PCSWMM and WaterGEMS/SewerGEMS.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $35.84 - $42.16. 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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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on March 17, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.