Land Development Technologist

City of Victoria BC; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Victoria is seeking an experienced Land Development Technologist committed to delivering exceptional service. This regular full-time position involves reviewing engineering applications, ensuring compliance with city standards, and coordinating with various stakeholders. We value diversity and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

Qualifications

• 2 years formal education in Civil/Structural Engineering Technology.
• 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current Class 5 B.C. Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Administer engineering reviews for permits related to developments.
• Evaluate applications and provide technical advice to stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with engineering standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Civil engineering principles

Technical report writing

Public relations

Education

Technical School Diploma in Civil/Structural Engineering Technology

Registration as A.Sc.T.

Job description

Competition Number: 25/100

Posting Scope: Internal / External

Posted Date: May 27, 2025

Closing Date: June 17, 2025, 4:30 PM PST

Department: Engineering & Public Works

Posting Type: Continuous (Regular Full-Time)

Work schedule: Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week)

Salary: $ 48.05 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 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.

FLEX

The successful candidate for this vacancy would participate in a modified work week, earning a flex day off each bi-weekly period by working additional time each day. Modified work weeks established in accordance with the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement and are subject to change.

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.

To apply for this opportunity, you will need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at www.victoria.ca/jobs - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume.

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.

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