Land Development Technologist

CivicInfo BC; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The City of Victoria is seeking a Land Development Technologist for a temporary period up to 18 months in the Engineering & Public Works department. Responsibilities include administering engineering reviews for various permits, coordinating with other departments, and inspecting construction activities to ensure compliance with standards.

The role supports planning and development, with hybrid work options under the City’s work-from-home policy.

Qualifications

• Requires a technical diploma in civil/structural engineering technology (2 years).
• Registration or ability to register as AScT with ASTTBC.
• Valid Class 5 BC driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer Engineering reviews for Rezoning, Development, Building and Heritage Alteration Permit applications.
• Review and approve Utility and Driveway Permit applications; inspect related construction.
• Provide technical input on reports to Council and coordinate Master Development Agreements.

Skills

Organize work

Development servicing

Civil engineering concepts

Software literacy

Reading drawings/specs

Cost estimation

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Site safety

Education

Technical Diploma in Civil/Structural Eng Tech

AS T T registration ability

Valid BC Driver's Licence

Tools

City of Victoria software tools

Job description

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.If this opportunity sounds like a great fit, we look forward to hearing from you!

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.

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years