Systems engineer Jobs in Victoria, BC

Description:

The District of Saanich is the largest municipality in beautiful Greater Victoria, blending both the urban and rural environment and home to approximately , citizens. Employing more than 1, members, our greatest asset is a high-performing workforce. Recently named one of BC’s Top Employers for , we provide a collaborative, exciting and progressive work environment that consistently attracts top-quality people, enables them to perform at their best and grow their skills. Our competitive wages, excellent benefits package, generous pension plan, flexible work program supporting an inclusive work environment and progressive initiatives make the District of Saanich a highly desirable place to invest your talent.

The Public Works Division is seeking a Technology Manager – Engineering Systems to lead the implementation and ongoing management of technology products implemented within Public Works and projects being undertaken by the District of Saanich. The Technology Manager leads a small, multidisciplinary team of technical staff to deliver reliable, secure, and user-centered operational technology for Saanich Public Works. Working closely with Information Technology, the role stewards the operational systems and business applications that support frontline services—bridging field assets, control systems, and enterprise platforms so Operations can plan, deliver, and maintain infrastructure safely and efficiently.

The successful applicant will guide the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Public Works Operational Technology (OT) environments, ensure lifecycle standards, cybersecurity controls, asset documentation, and operator training are in place. The Technology Manager coordinates upgrades and integrations across various assets around the district.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, IT, or related field preferred (some roles accept equivalent experience).
• Certifications:
• ISA/IEC (preferred).
• DoD .01/.01 Baseline Certification (IAT Level II or IAM Level II).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant Operational Technology experience including:
• Hands-on experience with control systems, automation and cybersecurity integration.’
• Experience with municipal/utility environments (water, wastewater, streets/traffic, facilities) and integration into enterprise systems.
• Emerging smart technology experience in industrial control systems (ICS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) an asset.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other project management certification considered an asset.
• Business Analyst, System Analyst, and Product Owner certifications considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

The successful candidate(s) will work a schedule Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Important Information:

The District of Saanich is proud to once again be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for . As an inclusive, supportive, and high‑performing organization, we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We aim to attract and retain passionate, skilled individuals from all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence. We are here to support your full participation.