Engineering Design Technician II (Permanent, Full-Time)

Kamloops; Kamloops; Hybrid; CAD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Modified work schedule

Learning and advancement

CUPE Local 900

Job summary

The City of Kamloops is seeking a permanent, full-time Engineering Design Technician II who is proficient in AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D to complete complex municipal design and drafting projects. Your projects will revolve around municipal designs such as roads/sidewalks, water/sanitation mains and storm drainage.

The successful candidate will be well-organized, motivated, and capable of contributing to Kamloops' community development.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year Computer Aided Design and Drafting program OR a two-year Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum three (3) years' previous experience in municipal design using AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D design software.
• Registered as a Civil Applied Science Technologist (AScT) with ASTTBC.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D to complete complex municipal design and drafting projects.
• Work on municipal designs such as roads/sidewalks, water mains, sanitation mains and storm drainage.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Municipal design

Education

CAD/Drafting diploma

Civil Engineering diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody everyday. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.

We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!

Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.

Position Overview

The City of Kamloops is looking for a highly skilled permanent, full-time Engineering Design Technician II who is proficient in using AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D design software to complete complex municipal design and drafting projects. Your projects will revolve around municipal designs such as roads/sidewalks, water/sanitation mains and storm drainage. We are looking for a well-organized, motivated individual who has a high degree of visual and mental concentration. If you share in our corporate values of resiliency, purpose, trust, inclusivity, health conscious, and cooperation, and are interested in contributing to the development of our community in a meaningful way, then the Engineering Design Technician II position will be the position for you!

If you are looking to join a diverse team of driven individuals who take pride and have a vision to make the City a better place, we have a lot to offer. We have modified work schedules, opportunities for learning and advancement, possibility to work extra time, emphasis on your well being and safety, and competitive benefits package.

If you share in our corporate values of resiliency, purpose, trust, inclusivity, health conscious, and cooperation, and are interested in contributing to the development of our community in a meaningful way, then the Engineering Design Technician II position may be the perfect position for you!

Living in Kamloops

We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit -traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Completion of a two-year Computer Aided Design and Drafting program OR a two-year Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum three (3) years' previous experience in municipal design using AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil 3D design software.
• Registered as a Civil Applied Science Technologist (AScT) with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC).
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.

This is a unionized position with CUPE Local 900; check out our Collective Agreement (2024 - 2025) for full details (ratified 2026 Collective Agreement coming soon). As this is a unionized position, all qualifications must be met in order to be shortlisted for the position.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position.

Hours & Days of Work

Monday - Friday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (summer)8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (winter)With the ability to apply for a modified schedule allowing for one day off every third week.

35

Hourly Rate

$49.381

External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest.