Engineering Assistant II (Utilities Management)

City of Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Vancouver is seeking an Engineering Assistant II to join the Utilities Management Branch as it reviews and processes design drawings and construction plans from third party utilities on City streets.

You will use AutoCAD, GIS and related software to ensure plans meet City standards, coordinate with utility companies and developers, and keep precise records and schedules for construction and traffic coordination.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by relevant technical courses in computerized drafting and some related experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates AutoCAD to check Utility Company plans for accuracy and completeness and to access, extract, and input data into the City’s GIS.
• Works with utility companies, developers, contractors and other City departments to coordinate utility construction on City streets ensuring proposed utility construction is designed and built to City utility standards.
• Field checks utility drawings and a wide range of City construction and development projects as they relate to utility company facilities, report the findings back to utility staff in a concise accurate manner and arrange for construction schedules and traffic coordination.
• Ensures existing policies and procedures are adhered to and assists in establishing new policies to improve Branch processes and construction standards which are reflected in the Street Utilities By-Law, Utilities Design and Construction Manual and several Municipal Access Agreements.
• Utilizes software products to maintain accurate branch records and perform various tasks of plan filing, retrieval and reproduction and other related clerical and technical duties as required.
• Provides assistance to City staff and the public in accessing and understanding utility information.
• Provides written correspondence as required and maintains accurate records and files from different databases.
• Performs related work as required including attending meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

AutoCAD

GIS

Bluebeam

Reading drawings

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Public interaction

Local travel

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12 + drafting courses

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

GIS

Word

Excel

Outlook

VanDocs

POSSE

SAP

Job description

Organization

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Requisition ID: 46854

Organization

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose & Function

The Engineering Assistant II works with a team of technical staff and engineers of the Utilities Management Branch to review and process design drawings and construction plans from 3rd party utilities who work on City streets.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates AutoCad to check Utility Company plans for accuracy and completeness and to access, extract, and input data into the City’s GIS.
• Works with utility companies, developers, contractors and other City departments to coordinate utility construction on City streets ensuring proposed utility construction is designed and built to City utility standards.
• Field checks utility drawings and a wide range of City construction and development projects as they relate to utility company facilities, report the findings back to utility staff in a concise accurate manner and arrange for construction schedules and traffic coordination.
• Ensures existing policies and procedures are adhered to and assists in establishing new policies to improve Branch processes and construction standards which are reflected in the Street Utilities By-Law, Utilities Design and Construction Manual and several Municipal Access Agreements.
• Utilizes software products to maintain accurate branch records and perform various tasks of plan filing, retrieval and reproduction and other related clerical and technical duties as required.
• Provides assistance to City staff and the public in accessing and understanding utility information.
• Provides written correspondence as required and maintains accurate records and files from different databases.
• Performs related work as required including attending meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by relevant technical courses in computerized drafting and some related experience with heavy civil construction preferably in a municipal setting or, an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge and some experience using desktop software including GIS.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to deal with workloads, frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with the public and City staff in person, by email and telephone.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with the department’s regulations, policies and procedures.
• Skill and accuracy in checking and maintaining office records in accordance with Organizational Quality Management standards.
• Ability to work as part of a team and the ability to work with minimal direction.
• Local travel is a requirement of this position; transportation arrangements must meet the operational needs of Engineering Services.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, POSSE, VanDocs, SAP and Outlook are assets.
• Familiarity with the underground/overhead utility network is an asset.

Business Unit/Department

Engineering Services

Affiliation

CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type

Regular Full Time

Position Start Date

November, 2026

Salary Information

Pay Grade GR-017: $33.75 to $39.66 per hour

Application Close

October 18, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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