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Metro Vancouver – Join us in shaping one of the world’s most sustainable regions. We deliver service excellence in the areas of regional growth planning, water and solid waste management, regional parks, affordable housing, and community engagement to over 2.3 million residents. We are working towards a vision of a sustainable common future, and invite you to bring your skills and passion, and apply your expertise to expanding the boundaries of sustainability. We offer competitive salaries; excellent benefit packages; a municipal pension plan; employee wellness programs; and varied opportunities for professional growth and development. Our Engineering & Construction Department is currently seeking a:
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SURVEY INSPECTION TECHNICIAN IV
(Full-Time Regular)
DUTIES:
Surveying
Calculate and layout simple and compound curves and other more complex survey calculations and procedures.
Utilize computer to extract data from electronic total station for preliminary check on survey data and edit the material for presentation to the Drafting Department.
Make and classify soil investigations.
Obtain survey information from Land Titles offices, engineering firms, municipal offices etc.
Perform hydrographic surveys.
Run Class A benchmarks.
Inspection
Inspect and maintain quality control at materials manufacturing plants.
Inspect and maintain quality control of linings and coating at supply plants.
Inspect water, sewer and solid waste construction for conformity to specifications and ensure the general quality control of the project is maintained.
Prepare daily progress reports, monthly work sheets for payment to contractors and "as constructed" records.
Keep detailed diaries and notes and attend pre-construction and site meetings with engineers and contractors.
Ensure that contractors understand the specifications and drawings.
Maintain detailed written records concerning materials quality control and instructions to contractors.
General
Supervise and direct one or more technical staff and/or rodmen.
Ensure staff and contractors adhere to safety regulations.
Oversee the work of contractors and handle problems with same.
Use the computer for writing memorandums and preparing other engineering/survey related material.
Exercise independent judgment regarding relations with the public and municipalities in accordance with public relation policies of Metro Vancouver.
Prepare elementary designs of water and sewer pipelines and appurtenances.
Recommend purchase or rental of equipment.
Co-ordinate crew and equipment for small construction projects.
Other related duties.
REQUIREMENTS:
B.C.I.T. or other equivalent diploma in Civil and Structural Technology and five years progressive, directly related experience.
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Grade 12 supplemented with B.C.I.T. or equivalent related courses and seven years progressive, directly related experience.
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Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Good knowledge of standard engineering and surveying terminology and applicable practices. Good understanding of tidal datum and tables.
Good proficiency in the use of survey instruments, computers and basic hydrographic survey equipment.
Good ability to interpret standards and specifications. Good working knowledge of quality control testing procedures in materials utilized in water, sewer and solid waste projects.
Good verbal and writers communication skills.
Must be able to deal effectively with Metro Vancouver staff, outside organizations, contractors and the public.
Demonstrated ability to supervise staff.
Familiarity with proper safety procedures and WorkSafeBC requirements.
Ability to perform elementary design of water and sewer pipeline projects.
Valid drivers licence and health certificate for watershed entry.
The annual salary is $63,135 plus an additional 6.25% deferred compensation and is accompanied by an attractive and comprehensive benefits package. Please follow this link www.metrovancouver.org to our Careers page where you can submit your application by November 20, 2009.
While we greatly appreciate all the replies we receive, regretfully only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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