Senior Development Technologist (Full Time)

City of Chilliwack; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Chilliwack is seeking a Senior Development Technologist to assist in land development and subdivision servicing. The role requires a graduate from a two-year Civil Engineering Technologist Program and a minimum of 5 years related experience. The candidate will be responsible for reviewing engineering plans, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This full-time position offers a salary of $52.33 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience related to municipal engineering work and land development servicing.
• Valid B.C. Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for land development and subdivision servicing work.
• Review land development civil engineering plans and geotechnical reports.
• Perform on-site inspections to ensure compliance with municipal policies.

Skills

Knowledge of engineering principles and practices

Ability to perform engineering computations

Knowledge of construction practices and materials

Familiarity with municipal bylaws and zoning regulations

Ability to plan and coordinate staff work

Effective communication skills

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Knowledge of geo-technical assessments

Coordination with provincial and municipal requirements

Education

Graduate of a two-year Civil Engineering Technologist Program

Job description

Senior Development Technologist (Full Time)

Status: New

Posting #: 2025-90

Department: Development and Regulatory Enforcement Services

Overview

The incumbent in this class assists management to achieve efficient operation in the Department through reliable performance in all areas of land development and servicing work. As a senior technologist, the incumbent will observe and comply with municipal policies and ensure the safety and security of confidential material pertaining to the Department's operation.

Responsibilities

Under minimum supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for all work relating to land development and subdivision servicing; reviewing land development civil engineering plans; reviewing geotechnical and environmental reports; investigating and reporting on technical problems in servicing of drainage, roads and utilities, etc.; carrying out the final inspection of subdivision servicing for turnover to the City; monitoring warranty work requirements during the guarantee period; inspecting and making recommendations with respect to subdivision servicing; performing on‑site inspections to insure subdivision development.

Education and Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an Institute of Technology in the two year Civil Engineering Technologist Program and should have a minimum 5 years experience related to municipal engineering work and land development servicing – OR – an acceptable combination of training and experience.
• Must be in possession of a valid B.C. Driver's Licence.

Skills

• Sound knowledge of engineering principles and practices, civil inspections and technical records relating to land development and municipal engineering.
• Able to perform a variety of engineering computations and tabulations and interpret a variety of technical data and information.
• Sound knowledge of construction practices, materials, methods and equipment employed in municipal engineering work.
• Good knowledge of municipal bylaws, zoning regulations and other pertinent regulations/policies pertaining to the operation of the department.
• Able to plan, direct and coordinate the work of subordinate staff.
• Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with elected and departmental officials, other members of staff, developers, contractors, property owners.
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in written format, with sound knowledge and ability to prepare and present technical and non‑technical reports.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and plans, to identify, collect and analyze relevant data from these and other sources and to anticipate and correct for possible conflicts.
• Able to read and interpret geo-technical and environmental assessments; to identify, collect and analyze relevant data from these and other sources to anticipate, correct and make recommendation for these assessments.
• Able to coordinate the application of a wide variety of provincial and municipal requirements, standards, regulations, bylaws and related criteria and to prepare and submit reports relative to their impact on subdivision or development servicing.

Salary

$52.33 per hour (2025 rate)

Closing

Closing: 2025-12-11 04:30 PM
Posted: 2025-12-04