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City of Maple Ridge
Engineering Inspector 1 - Operations
Competition #24-087
Status: Regular Full Time (CUPE)
Department: Engineering Operations
Salary: $28.95 - $34.13 per hour
Closing: May 20, 2024
Come grow with The City of Maple Ridge! Are you a team player with a “can do attitude”, excellent communication and customer service skills? We have the perfect opportunity for you!
POSITION OVERVIEW
Step into the role of our field inspection specialist as an Engineering Inspector 1, where every day is an adventure in upholding the highest standards of quality and safety in our city's infrastructure. Your mission: ensuring that private contractors and utility company efforts align seamlessly with our city's regulations and by-laws.
From bustling roads to pedestrian walkways, you'll be responsible for our city's core maintenance, conducting meticulous inspections to guarantee they meet our exacting standards. But your impact doesn't stop there. You'll also be on the frontlines in our neighborhoods, ensuring that single-family building permits adhere to every requirement when it comes to city property. But it's not just about enforcement – it's about engagement. You'll be the point of contact for public inquiries, using your expertise to guide and educate while ensuring compliance with precision and tact.
This isn't just a job – it's a chance to wield independence and judgment within the framework of our established guidelines, making a real difference in the fabric of our city. Ready to take the reins? Apply now and be the driving force behind a safer, more compliant tomorrow.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school graduation preferably supplemented by undergraduate courses related to engineering technology. Some experience in construction work or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Preferably certification as a Public Works Inspector One (Public Works Inspectors Society).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Sound knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the installation of specific Municipal services and public utilities.
- Sound knowledge of the Municipal standards, requirements, regulations and specific by-law provisions governing the work performed.
- Working knowledge of elementary surveying methods and practices.
- Ability to perform inspectional and regulatory work of limited variety and complexity.
- Ability to exercise tact, impartiality and discretion in dealing with external contacts and the general public.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and plans and prepare and maintain records, reports and other material related to the work.
- Skill in the use of testing, calculating and basic survey tools and equipment.
LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES
Class 5 Driver’s License valid in the Province of British Columbia.
EQUITY STATEMENT
At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [email protected]
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
APPLY NOW
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Other trades certificate or diploma
Job Experience: Experience an asset
Rate: $28.95 to $34.13 Hour
