Majestic mountains, the rugged West Coast Trail, serene lakes, and one of the world’s tallest free-standing timber rail trestles all lie in the picturesque Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD). Located on Vancouver Island, the CVRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 80,000 within its 4 distinct municipalities and 9 electoral areas. Just 50 km north of Victoria and 30 km south of Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley offers a warm climate and numerous parks, recreational, cultural, and social opportunities.  

The Utilities Division of the Operations Department at the Cowichan Valley Regional District is seeking a temporary full time Engineering Technologist I to fill this role until approximately the first week in February 2024.  Reporting to the Manager - Utilities, the Engineering Technologist I is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical tasks of a municipal engineering nature related to sewer, water, and drainage; including processing applications, taking inquiries from customers, operational monitoring, data collection and input, and assisting with developing hydraulic computer models for water and wastewater systems. The Engineering Technologist I is also responsible for assisting in maintaining and updating the asset inventories.

• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a diploma in civil engineering and eligible for membership in the ASTT as a technologist/technician, or a combination of education and appropriate training and experience

• Preferably, minimum of one (1) year related job or cooperative work experience in a similar field
• WHMIS Certificate – provided by employer
• Occupational First Aid Level I with CPR C
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License

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The hours of work are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position may be required to attend some evening and weekend meetings. 

This union position (CUPE Local 358) has a salary range in three steps: $37.53 – $38.60 - $39.76 per hour (2023 rates).

Please submit a resume, cover letter and driver’s abstract with your application by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date.  Please include a driver’s abstract with your application. In addition, the successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory criminal record check. 

Testing may be required during the interview process. Testing is based on the knowledge, skills, abilities and qualifications outlined in the job description.