Engineering Assistant III

1 month ago

Vancouver, Canada City of Vancouver Full time

Requisition ID: 42425 


Organization

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 and environmentally sustainable cities. 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, reconciliation, 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 and Function
The Engineering Assistant III is responsible for undertaking various duties related to the City of Vancouver’s role in planning and design of Rapid Transit projects including planning, design, research, analysis, technical, and administrative duties.  
 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  • Under supervision of a senior engineer or senior planner, participate in the planning, design and implementation of projects of medium to high complexity related to Rapid Transit projects.
  • Prepares research, technical studies, reports and presentations on topics of moderate complexity, including undertaking relevant field observations and notes and verifying the accuracy of the content.
  • Under supervision of a senior engineer or senior planner, leads the development of conceptual geometric designs using AutoCAD, applying transportation planning and engineering principles to support the implementation of rapid transit projects.
  • Internal and external communication to ensure that plans and designs are understood by other branches and stakeholders, and completed accordingly.
  • Identifies data needs and performs moderately complex data analysis to support project decision making. Data sources include cycling and pedestrian volumes, demographics, vehicle volumes, transit ridership forecasting, ICBC collision records.
  • Create maps, graphics, and presentations for public consultation and internal communication, including work with GIS software such as MapInfo or ArcGIS and graphic programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and PowerPoint.
  • Organizes and sometimes leads meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Performs general administrative duties including data entry, taking meeting minutes, taking and organizing photos, and other administrative and/or clerical duties as required.
  • Receives, organises and responds to public enquiries about transportation policies and active transportation projects.
  • Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Completion of Grade 12 supplemented with post-secondary education in Civil Engineering technology, transportation or other relevant area of study, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of current transportation planning and engineering design principles and methods.
  • Working knowledge of the City's transportation policies and networks, community planning process and land use
  • Knowledge of the components of urban street design and an awareness of concepts such as Complete Streets and ability to apply related principles to conceptual designs.
  • Skills in researching, mapping and analysing with ability to translate outcomes and complex concepts into accurate, easily understood graphics, presentations or reports.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including confidently interacting with the public through phone, email and in person.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups/partners.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and patience to deal tactfully with staff, partner agencies, and the public.
  • Ability to work with relevant design guidelines, including TAC Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering plans and specifications.
  • Ability to understand and carry oral instructions.
  • Ability to read and interpret rezoning and development policies and by-laws.
  • Ability to prepare technical presentations and reports on complex technical, policy and planning issues.
  • Ability to work independently to produce quality materials and recommendations within tight timeframes, including the ability to plan, organize, set goals and outcomes, accomplish and measure objectives and results.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment with little or no supervision under tight deadlines, sometimes in the outdoors in inclement weather.
  • Proficiency in the use of use professional design software and professional applications such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and GIS software (MapInfo and/or ArcGIS), Microsoft applications and VanDocs, VanMap, Sharepoint and SAP.

 

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.

 

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: November 2024  

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-021: $37.20 to $43.78 per hour

 

Application Close: October 30, 2024

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders 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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