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District of North Vancouver

Senior Transportation Engineer

3 Year Temporary Full Time

The District of North Vancouver is home to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge. Recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for six years, the District offers professional development opportunities, a competitive total compensation package, a nine‑day fortnight, and hybrid work arrangements.

This is an exciting time to join us as we transform digital service delivery, reimagine the customer experience, and advance bold climate action initiatives. Known for our flexible, family‑friendly policies and inclusive workplace culture, the District is an exceptional place to build a meaningful career.

About the Role

• Lead senior transportation engineering oversight of capital projects, including serving as the Engineer of Record for select projects, guiding early functional designs through to detailed design and construction, and reviewing consultant work to ensure compliance with municipal bylaws, industry best practices, and applicable standards in alignment with the District’s Professional Practice Management Plan.
• Modernize District policies and tools to streamline development and capital-related works by establishing or updating functional road network plans, standard road cross-sections, design criteria manuals, road classification maps, and road dedication maps.
• Support regionally significant projects such as the Metrotown to North Shore Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, Major Bike Network (MBN) upgrades, Major Road Network (MRN) improvements, and provincial highway initiatives, in coordination with key partners including TransLink, Coast Mountain Bus Company, and the Ministry of Transportation & Transit.
• Provide senior advisory support to the Strategic Transportation Plan (STP) and maintain service continuity and day-to-day operations while staff are seconded to the multi-year Strategic Transportation Plan.

The ideal candidate will :

Qualifications

You have a Degree in Civil Engineering, a Professional Engineer designation in BC (or be eligible for registration) plus a minimum of seven years of related transportation experience, along with a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

Details

Salary : The pay range for this exempt position is $128,164.82 to $142,500.73 per annum (2024 rates)

Hours of Work : 35-hour work week (Compressed work schedule available)

Apply

The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, a demonstrated understanding of safety, a commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, and a willingness to take further safety training as required, we would like to hear from you. Please apply on-line at careers.dnv.org by February 25, 2026 to be considered.

If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources at hr@dnv.org

We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Our Values

We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.

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