Careers
BC Local Government Job Posting Service
City of Kamloops
Assistant Design Engineer
(Permanent, Full-time) - 1198
Close Date
Open Until Filled
At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody every day. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.
We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!
Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.
Position Overview
The City of Kamloops is recruiting for an Assistant Design Engineer to join our team. The Assistant Design Engineer is responsible for maintaining the City’s approved products list and Master Municipal Construction Documents as well as the design and completion of capital projects for upgrades and expansion to the roads, drainage, water and sewer utility infrastructure. This position provides professional engineering services to support the City's capital works program. If you are someone who shares our corporate values and are Trusting, Health Conscious, Cooperative, Inclusive, Purposeful, and Resilient and someone who wants to contribute to the development of their community in a meaningful and exciting way, then the Assistant Design Engineer position may be a great fit for you!
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:
- A University Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia OR registered as an Engineer-in-Training with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at the intermediate level.
- Minimum three year's of municipal engineering experience, in either municipal government or a private consulting capacity.
- Minimum one year of supervisory experience.
For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check.
The annual salary for this position is $112,908.90 for 2024. The City offers a comprehensive benefit package including generous vacation and an Earned Days Off program. Along with these benefits, the City provides access to fitness facilities, various instructed programs, and community volunteer/engagement opportunities. This is an exempt, management position.
Hours & Days of Work
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (summer) 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (winter)
Hours per Week
37.5
Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email [email protected] or in person at 6- 510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.
External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements of each job you apply for. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca/careers.
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Job Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Rate: $112,908.90 Year
