Utilities Assistant - Field Surveys

Regional District of North Okanagan; Coldstream; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional municipality in Coldstream is seeking a seasonal Utilities Assistant to conduct field surveys and locate water service valves. The ideal candidate should be enrolled in or have graduated from a program related to geomatics or civil engineering. This is a full-time opportunity from May 4 to August 28, 2026, offering a wage of $23.24 per hour plus additional benefits. Interested applicants should submit their resumes by February 13, 2026.

Benefits

16% in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program.
• Valid Class 5 BC driver's licence required.
• Ability to work in variable outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Physically locate water service valves, meters, and property pins.
• Conduct field surveys utilizing measuring equipment.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed drawings and charts.

Skills

Knowledge of land surveying and engineering practices

Experience with GIS

Health and safety knowledge

First Aid training

Ability to work in outdoor conditions

Education

Enrolled in or graduated from a post-secondary program related to geomatics, civil engineering or GIS

Job description

Utilities Assistant – Field Surveys

(STUDENT/SEASONAL)

The North Okanagan is an exceptional place to live, work and explore. With its diverse landscapes and extraordinary recreational opportunities, residents enjoy a comfortable balance of work-life activities. With a regional population of 100,000, the Regional District of North Okanagan offers a wide range of services directly to residents and through partnerships with its six member municipalities.

We have an upcoming opening for the student/seasonal position of Utilities Assistant – Field Surveys. The successful candidate is enrolled in or recently graduated from a post-secondary program related to geomatics, civil engineering or geographic information systems (GIS), and holds a valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence. Demonstrated health and safety knowledge and First Aid training are considered assets.

You are physically capable of working in variable outdoor conditions to obtain field information. You can respond to the public with tact and courtesy, and have a working knowledge of land surveying and engineering practices and procedures, as well as experience with GIS. You work well as part of a team and on your own.

Reporting to the Manager, Water Distribution, the Utilities Assistant – Field Surveys is responsible for physically locating water service valves, meters, property pins, and conducting field surveys utilizing equipment to measure and record geographic points. Duties will also include assistance in the preparation of detailed drawings, charts and plans.

Come be part of a great team who takes pride in their work to enhance the very reasons the North Okanagan is such a great place to live, work and play. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) from approximately May 4, 2026 to August 28, 2026 with a wage of $23.24 per hour plus 16% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and all other benefits for an aggregate total of $26.96 per hour.

To apply, please visit our website at rdno.ca/careers and submit your resume, cover letter and any corresponding information in PDF format quoting Competition No. 26-03.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2026.

We thank all interested applicants, but only short‑listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone or email enquiries please.