Training officer Jobs in Victoria, BC

Job Details

• Competition Number : 26 / 03
• Posting Scope : Internal / External
• Posted Date : January 08, 2026
• Closing Date : January 29, 2026, 4 : 30 PM PST
• Department : Engineering & Public Works
• Posting Type : Continuous (Regular Full-Time)
• Work schedule : Monday to Friday (35 hour work week)
• Salary : $ 48.05 per hour, Pay Grade 14
• Job Code : 4437
• Employee Group : This is a CUPE Local 50 position
• Number of Vacancies : 1

Position Overview

Are you passionate about protecting the environment and making a tangible difference in your community? The City of Victoria is looking for a motivated and resourceful Stormwater Quality Officer to help safeguard our waterways and infrastructure.

In this role, you’ll take the lead in improving stormwater quality by preventing illicit discharges and tracing sources when issues arise. Your work will include enforcing City bylaws and policies, responding to spills, conducting investigations, and performing stormwater sampling and monitoring. Every day, you’ll play a critical part in protecting our natural environment and supporting a healthier city.

If you’re ready for a challenge that combines technical expertise, problem-solving, and community impact, we invite you to apply for the opportunity to become part of our dedicated, collaborative team.

Work from Home

The successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City’s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction.

Position Function

Protect receiving waters and City infrastructure through education, inspection, and application of City of Victoria’s stormwater quality bylaws and policies.

Key Duties

Independence

Work is performed according to volume of permits, applications, investigations, and required enforcement actions or assigned by supervisor. Issues such as enforcement actions, source detection, sample collection are discussed with supervisor.

Working Conditions

Physical Effort : Lift and move heavy equipment and materials. (rare)

Mental Effort : Short periods of intense concentration while creating detailed drawings, investigating, communicating with public and property owners and report writing. (often)

Meet multiple deadlines (often)

Visual / Auditory Effort : Focus on VDT for long periods while performing research, reviews, report writing and viewing CCTV. (often)

Work Environment : Office. Work in close proximity to moving traffic. (occasional) Work outside in all weather conditions. (occasional) Work in confined spaces where preventative measures must be taken to avoid exposure to hazardous fumes. (rare) Possible contact with raw sewage and contaminated stormwater. (premium item)

Key Skills And Abilities

Organize and prioritize work. Understand and apply the principles and techniques of environmental management including spill response, contaminated sites, and enforcement of bylaws and policies. Working level operation of current Microsoft Office programs and permitting and billing programs. Read and interpret engineering drawings, analytical results. Use a variety of sampling equipment. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Convey information professionally and constructively in difficult enforcement situations.

Qualifications

Application

To apply for this opportunity, you will need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at www.victoria.ca / jobs - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4 : 30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.

Contact

If you require assistance, please email us at careers@victoria.ca .

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