Land Development Technologist

The City of Victoria; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Victoria is seeking a Land Development Technologist for a temporary 18‑month assignment in the Engineering & Public Works Department. You will administer engineering reviews for various permits, coordinate with multiple departments, and ensure compliance with bylaws and municipal objectives.

The role offers a hybrid, work-from-home arrangement where approved, and requires strong technical analysis, cost estimates, and site inspections to support development projects for the City.

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Solid understanding of civil engineering construction and design.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering codes and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Engineering reviews for Rezoning, Development, Building and Heritage Alteration Permit applications.
• Coordinate and approve Utility and Driveway Permit applications; inspect related construction activities.
• Provide technical input to reports and Council; prepare Master Development Agreement components.

Skills

Organize work

Civil engineering

Communication

Public interaction

Education

Technical School Diploma in Civil/Structural Engineering Technology

AScT registration (ASTTBC)

Driver's Licence (Class 5)

Job description

Job Description

Land Development Technologist

Competition Number: 26/174

Posting Scope: Internal / External

Posted Date: September 15, 2026

Closing Date: October 6, 2026, 4:30 PM PST

Department: Engineering & Public Works

Work schedule: Monday to Friday (35 hour work week) – Maternity/Parental Leave – up to 18 months

Salary: $51.22 per hour, Pay Grade 14

Job Code: 4272

Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 position

Number of Vacancies: 1

Are you passionate about Land Development? Do you thrive in a fast paced, progressive and dynamic environment?The City of Victoria is looking for an experienced Land Development Technologist to join our dedicated team in this temporary opportunity (up to 18 months). In this role, you will be responsible for administering engineering reviews for building permits, utility construction permits, borehole permits, and driveway crossing permits, while working to deliver a high level of service to both internal and external stakeholders. Our team strives to solve problems proactively, while upholding bylaws and delivering on municipal objectives.

WORK FROM HOME

The successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City’s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction.

POSITION FUNCTION

Coordinate and administer Engineering reviews with respect to Rezoning, Development Permit, Building Permit, and Heritage Alteration Permit applications. Review, coordinate, and approve Utility, and Driveway Permit applications. Inspect construction activities related to above noted permits.

KEY DUTIES

Coordinate the Engineering review of Rezoning, Development, Building and Heritage Alteration Permit applications. Working with other departments, provide comments and engineering recommendations as part of the planning process. On behalf of Engineering, provide technical input on reports to Council. Prepare and implement Engineering Department components of Master Development Agreements.

Analyze and review engineering designs and drawings to ensure compliance with city standards and specifications; provide technical advice and interpretation to applicants, contractors and professional consultants on design submissions and required changes; determine scope of required works, services, and engineering reviews for small and large scale civil construction projects; prepare cost estimates for municipal works and services associated with development.

Conduct construction site inspections to verify installation, restoration, and in-field design changes of city infrastructure is in compliance with Engineering standards, specifications and issued permits; coordinate restoration activities with Public Works or Parks Divisions; estimate damage deposits and new works and services for development of utility projects.

Establish technical conditions for legal construction agreements and related documents for works and services connected to development activity; conduct site meetings with staff, contractors and outside agencies; apply principles of Project Management to coordinate schedule of construction and delivery of City services.

Invoice utility for restoration charges and refund deposits; prepare cost breakdowns, review account codes and job costs; reconcile for additional development charges or refund.

Respond to enquiries from developers, contractors, outside agencies, the general public and other departments regarding Engineering Department technical requirements, or any construction activity. Coordinate and schedule work of 1 employee; compose correspondence, provide technical support and recommendations for reports; maintain manual and computerized files such as permit applications, work orders, invoices.

Perform related duties where qualified.

INDEPENDENCE

Work is generated through permit applications or is assigned by supervisor.

Work is reviewed through reports to supervisor.

Issues such as major budget expenditures are discussed with supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Effort:

Sit with arms unsupported for extended periods while keyboarding (frequent)

Mental Effort:

Deal with complaints and negative comments. (often)

Meet multiple deadlines. (often)

Visual/Auditory Effort:

Focus on detailed drawings, a variety of source data and computers for short periods. (frequent)

Work Environment:

Office.

Work outside in all weather conditions. (often)

Presence on construction sites. (often)

Work in close proximity to moving traffic (often)

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Organize and prioritize work.

Thorough understanding of the development servicing process and applicable procedures, standards and bylaws

Understand and apply the principles of civil engineering construction and design

Working level operation of current City word processing, spreadsheet and related specialty software.

Read and interpret engineering codes, standards and drawings.

Estimate cost of civil construction projects.

Prepare reports and correspondence and maintain accurate records.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.

Work safely on job sites.

QUALIFICATIONS

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:

Technical School Diploma in Civil/Structural Engineering Technology. (2 years)

Registration or ability to register as an Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.) with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC)

Current and valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.

Experience:

4 years of relevant experience.

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER:

May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.

The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.