Engineering Assistant III - Sewers Utility Drafter - REPOST

City of Vancouver; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city committed to sustainability and community service as an Engineering Assistant III. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers and technicians to design and manage the sewage and drainage network, ensuring the city remains a leader in clean water initiatives. Your expertise in AutoCAD and GIS will be pivotal in creating accurate construction drawings and updating essential infrastructure data. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a greener, more resilient city while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 with technical courses or equivalent experience.
• Experience preparing AutoCAD construction drawings in Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Create sewer design construction drawings using GIS/AutoCAD.
• Update GIS as-built information and perform quality control.

Skills

Municipal Design Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Grade 12 Completion

Institute of Technology Diploma

University Courses

Tools

AutoCAD Map 3D

Civil 3D

GIS Software

TopoBase

Job description

Engineering Assistant III - Sewers Utility Drafter - REPOST

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 37925

Requisition ID: 37925


Company

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose & Function

The Sewers and Drainage Design branch includes engineers and technicians working in multi-disciplinary and multi-departmental teams responsible for the renewal, design, construction and management of the City’s integrated sewage and drainage network. Sewer system renewal, network management and system optimization support the City’s efforts to be a leader in clean water, excellent customer service and city resilience.

The incumbent will report to the Drafting Supervisor and work as part of a Drafting Team creating and managing accurate sewer infrastructure construction drawings and as-built information, while working in a GIS/AutoCADMap3D & Civil 3D/TopoBase environment using departmental digital/paper records.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Create sewer design construction drawings using GIS/AutoCAD/TopoBase environment using departmental paper records and electronic databases
• Update GIS as-built information
• Research and provide technical and other information regarding sewer and water infrastructure for the public, city staff and private companies, providing written correspondence as required
• Undertake quality control processes related to existing GIS data
• Make recommendations to improve branch processes and information access needs
• Carry out design and construction technical assignments
• Perform other technical duties required to meet the operational needs of the Sewers branch
• Communicate and correspond with the public, private companies, outside agencies and other City branches
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by technical courses related to the work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Institute of Technology diploma or completion of equivalent University courses an asset
• Experience as an Engineering Assistant an asset
• Experience preparing AutoCAD construction drawings in Civil 3D.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good knowledge of municipal design and construction of sewer systems
• Knowledge of surveyor methods and techniques
• Working knowledge of standard engineering concepts and terminology
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on customer service
• Ability to perform accurate survey work, draft simple designs, and make routine office and field engineering computations
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and understand specifications
• Ability to problem solve with accuracy in a technical environment;
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment with little supervision and under tight time lines
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather
• Proficient in the use of software applications, geographical information systems and databases such as TopoBase, Hansen, AutoCAD Map 3D, and Civil 3D
• Ability to arrange suitable transportation to various work locations

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300)

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Position Start Date: August 2023

Position End Date: 11/03/2023

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-021: $34.23 to $40.29 per hour

Application Close: June 30, 2023

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve . Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ 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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About the company

Vancouver (/vænˈkuːvər/ van-KOO-vər) is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia.