Temporary Technical Service Junior Engineer

City of Saint John; Saint John; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Technical Services Junior Engineer to join their Growth & Community Services department. This exciting role focuses on ensuring that all buildings and structures within the city are compliant with safety regulations. The successful candidate will work towards promoting voluntary compliance of municipal by-laws, ensuring that public health and safety standards are met. With opportunities for flexible work arrangements, this position is perfect for those eager to make a positive impact in their community while developing their engineering skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible Time Options Program

4 or 5-day work week option

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in civil engineering from a recognized university.
• Working towards professional engineering designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support public health and safety by ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Administer and enforce municipal by-laws for all stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of municipal by-laws

Public health and safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in civil engineering

Job description

Temporary Technical Service Junior Engineer

Competition Number: 25-014

Salary: $80,262.00 - $88,640.00/Year

Job Type: Temporary Full Time

Closing Date: April 21, 2025

Position Overview: Please Note: This posting will remain open until filled. The City of Saint John is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Technical Services Junior Engineer with the Growth & Community Services department. The successful candidate’s objective is to support public health and safety within the City of Saint John by ensuring all buildings, structures, and properties are planned, constructed and maintained in accordance with all regulated requirements.

The successful candidate will promote voluntary compliance of municipal by-laws to ensure regulatory requirements are met by all stakeholders. He/she will administer, enforce and ensure the integrity and relevance of current municipal by-laws.

Minimum Requirements: Incumbents must have an undergraduate degree in civil engineering from a recognized university. The incumbent will have obtained a professional engineering designation or is working toward achieving designation. Practical knowledge and experience in the area of codes and by-laws would be an asset.

The successful applicant may be eligible to participate in a Flexible Time Options Program which includes the option of working a 4 or 5-day work week, subject to business requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to:
City of Saint John
Attn: Hiring Committee
www.saintjohn.ca (careers/employment opportunities)

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Government Administration