Engineering Inspector (Full Time)

City of Chilliwack; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in British Columbia is seeking an experienced Engineering Inspector to manage inspections, liaise with the public and contractors, and ensure compliance with development bylaws. The ideal candidate should hold a Civil Engineering Technology diploma and have relevant municipal engineering experience. This full-time position offers a salary of $47.71 per hour and requires effective communication skills and the ability to manage technical reports.

Qualifications

• Must have two years experience related to municipal engineering work.
• Eligible in the ASTTBC.
• Must possess a valid B.C. Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in achieving efficient operation within the Department.
• Liaise with the public, contractors, and utility companies.
• Review engineering plans and conduct site inspections.

Skills

Public relations skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of engineering principles

Knowledge of construction practices

Ability to use surveying instruments

Education

Graduate of a two-year Civil Engineering Technology Program

Tools

Surveying instruments

Drafting instruments

Job description

2025-65 - Engineering Inspector (Full Time)

Status: New

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Details

Posting #: 2025-65 Title: Engineering Inspector (Full Time) Department: Development and Regulatory Enforcement Services Duties: The incumbent in this class assists management to achieve an efficient operation in the Department through reliable performance in all areas of inspections work, administration of the Land Development Bylaw, observing and complying with municipal policies, ensuring the safety and security of confidential material pertaining to the Department's operation.

The incumbent will be responsible for all technical work related to engineering inspection work and services; liaising with the public, contractors, engineers, developers, "foreign" utility companies (B.C. Gas, B.C. Tel., B.C. Hydro, and local cable television) and reviewing engineering plans and making site inspections related to subdivision development, service connections, driveway permits, culvert permits, and foreign utility installations; investigating and reporting on technical problems in servicing of subdivisions, inspecting and making recommendations in regard to highway access and basement elevations, approving and tracking foreign utility permits. The incumbent will also assist in writing letters and reports; preparing requisitions, certifying invoices and progress draws for development securities, maintaining records, drawings and files. The incumbent will perform other related duties as assigned. Assignments and responsibilities are performed under general supervision in accordance with established routine and performance is subject to review, inspection and evaluation by the Manager.

The incumbent will normally work the standard work week of Monday to Friday within the hours required to ensure effective performance. The incumbent will be required to travel in the performance of duties. The incumbent, upon hiring, will have union dues deducted from source in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Education: -Must be a graduate of an Institute of Technology in the two year Civil Engineering Technology Program and should have two years experience related to municipal engineering work and be eligible in the ASTTBC. Skills: -Must have above average public relations skills and have the ability to deal effectively and tactfully with the general public and contractors;

• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in written format, with sound knowledge and ability to prepare and present technical and non-technical reports.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with sound knowledge and ability to prepare and present technical and non-technical reports;
• Sound knowledge of engineering principles and practices, civil inspections and technical records, relating to Municipal Engineering;
• Good knowledge of road construction practices and utilities services practices, materials, methods and equipment employed in Municipal Engineering work;
• Able to use surveying, drafting and calculating instruments;
• Must be in possession of a valid B.C. Driver's Licence:
• Able to establish and maintain and effective working relationship with department officials and other members of staff.
  
  

Salary: $47.71 (2025 Rate) Closing: 2025-08-07 04:30 PM Posted: 2025-07-24

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