Engineering Assistant III - Sewers Utility Drafter - REPOST

Engineering Assistant III - Sewers Utility Drafter - REPOST

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req# : 37925

Requisition ID : 37925

Company

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose & Function

The Sewers and Drainage Design branch includes engineers and technicians working in multi-disciplinary and multi-departmental teams responsible for the renewal, design, construction and management of the City’s integrated sewage and drainage network. Sewer system renewal, network management and system optimization support the City’s efforts to be a leader in clean water, excellent customer service and city resilience.

The incumbent will report to the Drafting Supervisor and work as part of a Drafting Team creating and managing accurate sewer infrastructure construction drawings and as-built information, while working in a GIS / AutoCADMap3D & Civil 3D / TopoBase environment using departmental digital / paper records.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Create sewer design construction drawings using GIS / AutoCAD / TopoBase environment using departmental paper records and electronic databases
• Update GIS as-built information
• Research and provide technical and other information regarding sewer and water infrastructure for the public, city staff and private companies, providing written correspondence as required
• Undertake quality control processes related to existing GIS data
• Make recommendations to improve branch processes and information access needs
• Carry out design and construction technical assignments
• Perform other technical duties required to meet the operational needs of the Sewers branch
• Communicate and correspond with the public, private companies, outside agencies and other City branches
• Other duties / responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

The City’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

Business Unit / Department : Engineering Services (1300)

Affiliation : CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type : Temporary Full Time

Position Start Date : August 2023

Position End Date : 11 / 03 / 2023

Salary Information : Pay Grade GR-021 : $34.23 to $40.29 per hour

Application Close : June 30, 2023

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve . Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion .

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About the company

Vancouver ( / vænˈkuːvər / van-KOO-vər) is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia.

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