Engineering Technician I - Building Site Inspector

Vancouver Economic Commission; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Vancouver is seeking a skilled inspector for Engineering Services to manage impacts of private building sites on City property. You will inspect, enforce permits, and coordinate repairs in partnership with City crews or contractors.

The role requires strong knowledge of municipal construction standards, documentation, and stakeholder communication. Position starts November 2026, pay grade 21, full-time on-site work with diverse community engagement.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus related technical courses in asphalt, concrete, municipal inspection or related work.
• Considerable related experience or an equivalent mix of training and experience.
• A valid Class 5 BC driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage impacts of private building sites on City property, inspect workmanship and enforce permits.
• Inspect sites to prevent damage and ensure repairs are contractor's responsibility.
• Estimate repair costs and issue work orders for City or private contractor repairs.
• Ensure reconstruction conforms to plans, materials, and workmanship standards.
• Exercise independent judgement interpreting specifications, rules, and regulations.
• Issue MTI tickets for site infractions related to Engineering permits and traffic bylaw.
• Perform tests and collect samples for material testing as needed.
• Review project accounts and release damage deposits.
• Coordinate meetings with contractors and maintain liaison with stakeholders.
• Investigate complaints and ensure remedial action when needed.
• Create and maintain records and reports, including photos.

Skills

Site inspection

Public inquiries

Problem solving

Contractor liaison

Engineering drawings

Pavement/road condition

Material quality assessment

Record keeping

Budgeting estimates

Communication

Field safety

Education

Grade 12 + technical courses

Technician institute preferred

Tools

VanDOCS

AMANDA

POSSE

Microsoft Access

Excel

GIS

Visio

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.

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 and Function

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the overall impacts of private building sites on City property including inspection of workmanship, conformance to and enforcement of permits, assessing damage, and responding to public enquiries


• Inspects building sites to ensure that City property is not damaged and to ensure that any damage which does occur is repaired at the expense of the contractor


• Estimates the costs of repairing damage and indicates costs so that it is held back from the security deposit refund and prepares work orders to ensure repair work is carried out either by City crews or a private contractor


• Inspects building sites to ensure any reconstruction of City property conforms to approved plans including materials, equipment, and workmanship to City standards and specifications; rejects inferior materials or workmanship


• Exercises considerable independent judgement in interpreting and explaining specifications, rules and regulations, and identifying and solving problems or remedial action in the field; complex technical and policy matters are referred to a superior or made in consultation with the appropriate Design or Operations branches


• Issue MTI tickets to development sites for any site infractions related to enforcing streets and traffic by law related to Engineering permits, traffic plans, improper street use or storage, and unauthorized closures


• May perform a variety of tests and collect samples for material testing and record findings used for construction to ensure City standards and specifications are upheld


• Reviews project accounts and initiates release of damage deposits


• Organizes and attends meetings with contractors to discuss work, resolve problems or conflicts, and to ensure remedial action is taken if necessary; establishes and maintains liaison and contact with contractors and others related to the work


• Investigates, documents, and responds to complaints relating to building site impacts on City streets; ensures remedial action is taken if necessary


• Creates and maintains records and reports relating to field inspections, communication, and construction activities, including taking photographs


• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Education and Experience

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by related technical courses in asphalt, concrete, municipal inspection or other courses related to the work; graduation from an approved technician institute is preferred


• Considerable related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience


• A current and valid Class 5 BC driver’s license is required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in municipal construction work related to road construction, sidewalks, curbs and gutters


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with other staff, owners, contractors, and members of the public


• Considerable knowledge of relevant departmental standards, regulations and procedures; knowledge of the Street and Traffic Bylaw and Streets Restoration Manual is essential


• Working knowledge of basic engineering principles related to construction work


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and test reports


• Ability to evaluate condition of pavements, curbs, sidewalks and boulevards


• Ability to determine quality of materials and workmanship and accuracy of layout through inspection


• Ability to make on-site technical recommendations based on established principles and practices


• Excellent record keeping including creation, filing, and maintenance of electronic records


• Ability to perform estimates for repairs to municipal infrastructure using unit rates given or by consultation with other staff


• Knowledge of electronic filing and permitting systems such as VanDOCS, AMANDA, POSSE and Microsoft Access


• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook; some experience with GIS and Visio


• Ability to work outside in adverse weather conditions

Business Unit/Department

Engineering Services

Affiliation

CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type

Regular Full Time

Position Start Date

November 2026

Salary Information

Pay Grade 21: $39.66 to $46.67 per hour

Application Close

October 4, 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 gendersand persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more aboutour commitment to diversity and inclusion .

The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). More about unceded traditional territories