SURVEY TECHNICIAN 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
As a member of our Engineering and Public
Works Geomatics team, you will undertake advanced level
technical field survey work involving projects of larger size and
complexity. You will operate Total
Stations, GPS and related equipment in pre-construction, construction,
as-constructed, mapping, legal and topographical surveys. In addition, you will participate in the planning and
direction of the Survey Assistants’ work.
Along with a team-player attitude and 2-5
years of relevant experience, you have (or are in the process of obtaining) a
diploma in Geomatics or a related area of study. In addition to a background in advanced level
technical field survey work, preferably in a surveying environment, you have
hands-on expertise with a range of surveying equipment, strong computer
abilities, attention to detail and accuracy, as well as excellent interpersonal
and communication skills. A valid
driver’s license is required.
Minimum Qualifications
·
Completion of the 12th school grade
·
Courses in surveying
·
Sound
experience in municipal survey work and/or legal survey work or an equivalent
combination of training and experience
·
Valid
BC driver’s licence or equivalent
Preferred
Qualifications
·
Registered or ability to register with the Applied
Science Technologists & Technicians of BC
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has
an hourly rate range of $38.87 - $45.75 (2025 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. 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 a police information check (with no
adverse reports).
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on June 30, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.