Career Centre - Job Postings

The following job has been posted by a consulting engineering or related firm in the province of British Columbia. All positions are posted for three months, unless an employer requests that the posting be removed. It is up to YOU to make contact directly with the firm.

The City of Port Coquitlam is a rapidly growing urban municipality of
over 57,000 residents, located in the northeast section of the Lower Mainland. The City is distinguished by a strong sense of community
pride and commitment to responsible municipal management in
meeting the needs of the community.

Engineering Technologist - Environment

Our Engineering and Operations Department requires a qualified individual to perform advanced technical, educational, field and inspection work implementing and coordinating environmental quality control reviews of projects within the municipality involving storm water management, air quality, tree management and waterfront protection. The incumbent would also provide assistance in the development of measurable goals and objectives to support the municipality’s environmental strategic plan and provide environmental information to the public.

Under the supervision of the Manager of Environmental Services, the Engineering Technologist - Environment meets with interested environmental groups, prepares reports and drafts regulations relative to environmental studies and legislation, and acts as a liaison with internal and external contacts including senior government agencies.

The successful applicant to this position will have graduated from a recognized Institute of Technology with a diploma in Environmental Engineering Technology supplemented by safety, environmental and other related courses as well as have three years of experience in environmental works. A valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License and registered or eligible for registration with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians (ASTT) of BC as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT) are also required.

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement. The 2010 salary for this full-time position is $2,290.25 - $2,615.62 biweekly and includes a comprehensive benefit package upon successful completion of a four-month probationary period.

Qualified applicants should forward their resume quoting competition #10-01C along with a 1 – 2 page letter demonstrating how their qualifications and/or experience match the position applied for to the Human Resources Division, 2580 Shaughnessy, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A8; or fax: 604-927-5454; or e-mail: jobs@portcoquitlam.ca by February 1, 2010. Before applying, please visit the City’s website for additional details about this and other positions currently available with the City.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however; only those under consideration will be contacted. The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal records check.