Chief engineer Jobs in Saanich, BC

BC Transit respectfully acknowledges that our head office is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, known today as the Songhees and Xʷsepsəm Nations. BC Transit also delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Location: Victoria, BC

Employment Type: Full-Time Regular

Weekly Working Hours: 37.5

Minimum number of in-office/on-site days: 3 days per week

Employee Group: Executive

Classification: Executive Band 2

Salary Range: Executive Band 2, $229,300.00 - $255,600.00

The salary range represents the full earning potential for this position. Employees have the opportunity to progress through the range over time based on performance, growth and budget availability.

Additional Posting Information: Please reivew the Opporuntity Profile

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/29/2026. Please note that postings will close at 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. As the application includes prescreening questions, we encourage you to allow sufficient time to complete and submit your application before the deadline.

The Moment

BC Transit is entering an important phase of technology modernization. As artificial intelligence, automation, Internet of Things (IoT), SmartBus technology and digital services continue to reshape public transit, the organization is strengthening its core systems and simplifying processes. We are seeking a new Vice President, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO) who will provide the leadership and discipline needed to translate these opportunities into practical, sustainable results.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the President and CEO, the CIO advances BC Transit’s mission of delivering transportation services you can rely on by leading reliable, secure and affordable technology and information services for customers, employees and transit operations.

As an executive leadership team member, the CIO shapes enterprise strategy, aligns technology investments with priorities and available resources, and develops a service-focused team. The role partners with business leaders to deliver practical improvements, responsible innovation and measurable benefits while supporting diversity, inclusion and accessibility.

Please review the Opportunity Profile and Job Description to learn more.

• Opportunity Profile
• Job Description

What next steps could look like...

• Applications close Sunday, November 29th, 2026 (11:59 pm PCT).
• Confidential conversation with People and Culture will take place the week of November 30th, 2026.
• First-round interviews will take place the week of December 7th, 2026.
• Final interviews will take place the week of December 14th, 2026.
• An eligibility list for future full time regular and temporary full time vacancies may be established
• The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search
• If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you by contacting careers@bctransit.com
• BC Transit is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If the organization identifies this position as a reasonable accommodation for an existing employee, all candidates will be notified as soon as reasonably possible

At BC Transit, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; if you’re excited about this role and you have a combination of education and experience that you feel would fulfill its requirements, we encourage you to apply. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know.