SCADA Technologist

District of West Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in West Vancouver is seeking a full-time SCADA Technologist. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, and maintaining SCADA systems while ensuring high standards of technical work. Applicants should possess a degree in electrical engineering technology and valid driver’s license. This role requires a strong background in instrumentation and controls, with a salary starting at $45.32 per hour. Application deadline is January 18, 2026.

Qualifications

• Recent related experience in instrumentation and controls.
• Registration with EGBC, ASTTBC or BC Certificate of Electrical Qualification preferred.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License for British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and operate SCADA systems.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis on equipment.
• Prepare reports and manage technical materials.

Skills

Electrical/instrumentation expertise

Programming of Motorola RTUs

Experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs

Networking and radio communications

Education

Degree or diploma in electrical engineering technology

Tools

SCADA systems

GE iFix

VTSCADA

Job description

SCADA Technologist

(PERMANENT, FULL-TIME)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The West Vancouver Engineering & Transportation Department requires a permanent full-time SCADA Technologist with a passion for technical field and office work related to instrumentation and control systems. The duties of the position will include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, design, operation, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of remote data collection and control systems (SCADA system);
• Instrumentation specification, installation, commissioning and troubleshooting;
• Revision of technical drawings & specifications to ensure each project meets applicable standards;
• Performing root cause failure analysis and investigations on equipment failures and trouble issues with a strong aptitude in electrical/instrumentation and controls;
• Assistance in the development of implementation strategies to expand and improve the SCADA network;
• Preparation and management of a variety of materials, such as reports, plans, drawings, records and databases, correspondence and work orders related to the work; and,
• Coordination and response to technical inquiries independently or in conjunction with municipal staff, consultants, contractors and suppliers.

This position requires recent, related experience supplemented by a degree or diploma in a relevant discipline such as electrical engineering technology or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Registration with EGBC, ASTTBC or a BC Certificate of Electrical Qualification preferred. A valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia is required. Experience programming Motorola RTUs, Allen‑Bradley PLCs, GE iFix, VTSCADA, as well as networking and radio communications experience considered an asset.

Successful candidates will be required to provide an acceptable driver’s abstract, police information check, and copies of relevant credentials. To ensure your application is complete, please email your Driver’s Abstract to [e-mail]. You can obtain your Driver’s Abstract by contacting ICBC at 604-661-2255 or by submitting a request online at https://onlinebusiness.icbc.com/clio/.

Applications without a Driver’s Abstract submission will not be considered for further steps in the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check and a copy of their credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy.

Position Status: Union (WVMEA) – Permanent, Full‑time

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Starting Rate of Pay: $45.32 per hour (2025 rates) (This position has a pay structure with five steps which increase annually).

Closing Date: 11:59 pm on Sunday, January 18, 2026

To Apply: Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Portal at www.westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

2860-25-WVMEA-56

If you have any questions please contact us at [e-mail]