Engineering Technologist I - Solid Waste
Job No:
EXT2409
Location:
Penticton, BC
Located in the south-central region of B.C., the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) covers an area over 10,400 km2 and is renowned for its orchards, vineyards and golf courses, as well as its widely varied landscape including deserts, mountains and valleys, pristine lakes and outdoor recreational opportunities.
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is currently recruiting for a regular, full-time Engineering Technologist I to join the Solid Waste team.
The Engineering Technologist I position is responsible for providing engineering technical services to support the achievement of project and program objectives in support of the organization’s strategic priorities.
Qualifications:
- Two-year diploma in engineering technology in a civil related program.
- Member of, or eligible for full membership in the Applied Science Technologist and Technologists Association of British Columbia (ASTTBC).
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in engineering design, inspection, construction, and/or project management. An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of infrastructure project management is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of government legislation and regulations such as the Local Government Act.
- Ability to work on several concurrent tasks with deadline pressures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to plan, implement and monitor projects.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to prepare and deliver oral presentations and communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
- Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and drawing software (e.g. AutoCAD).
- Water modelling software experience is considered an asset.
- Valid BC Driver’s licence.
This regular, full-time position is included in the BCGEU bargaining unit. The hourly wage for the position is $40.47, Paygrade 8, plus an attractive fringe benefits package. This position is eligible to receive a $2.00 per hour hard to recruit/hard to retain wage increase (reviewed annually). The total hourly wage including the wage adjustment is $42.47 per hour.
Application Deadline: 4:00 pm, Sunday, March 10, 2024
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.