ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST II
WATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION
(TEMPORARY FULL TIME – UP TO 2 YEARS)
Position: The Water Management Division of the Cowichan Valley Regional District is seeking a
temporary full time Engineering Technologist II to work for a period of up to two years. Reporting to the
Manager, Water Management, the Engineering Technologist II is responsible for performing a wide
variety of technical tasks of a municipal engineering nature, including coordinating maintenance, design
and implementation of upgrades, monitoring and processing applications for sanitary sewer, water,
drainage and streetlighting systems.
Qualifications: Graduation from a recognized technical institute with a diploma in civil engineering and
eligible for membership in the ASTT as a technologist/technician, or a combination of education and
appropriate training and experience. A minimum two (2) years of related experience in the civil
engineering field. Applicants must have a valid Class 5 Driver's License. Knowledge in the following areas
is required: civil engineering principles and practises, including drinking water and wastewater
regulations; water supply and distribution, wastewater collection, treatment and disposal systems, and
drainage systems; and computer based engineering applications, including AutoCAD, GIS and Microsoft
Office programs. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively verbally and through
written materials and be able to establish and maintain courteous, tactful, diplomatic working relationships
with other employees, the general public.
Hours of Work: The hours of work are 35 hours per week Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This
position may be required to attend some evening and weekend meetings. A comprehensive benefits plan
and flex-time are offered with this position.
Salary: This temporary full time union position (CUPE Local 358) has a salary range in three steps:
$35.14 – $36.23 - $37.27 per hour (2016 rates).
Applications: Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of application and resume, in confidence,
clearly quoting Competition ENG17064-I/E by noon on July 10, 2017 in either MSWord or pdf format to
the Human Resources Division at [email protected], or to 175 Ingram Street, DUNCAN BC V9L 1N8, or by
fax to 746-2522.
Note: Testing may be required during the interview process. Testing is based on the knowledge, skills,
abilities and qualifications outlined in the job description.
Date posted: June 19, 2017