Supervisor Engineering Inspector

Regular Full-Time

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC and the largest municipality in the Tri‑Cities, Coquitlam has more than 160,000 residents and continues to grow as one of Metro Vancouver’s most dynamic and connected communities.

Our municipality is the Regional Town Centre of the Northeast Sector of Metro Vancouver and is thriving through innovative planning and urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and modern urban parks. We are connected by state‑of‑the‑art transportation systems and are experiencing significant transit‑oriented growth around the Evergreen Line SkyTrain stations, while continuing to build complete, livable neighbourhoods in Southwest Coquitlam and Burke Mountain.

Our brand is built on excellence in governance, managing resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, and supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre with new infrastructure and public amenities to serve our community. The City has been recognized for excellence in municipal administration and is home to a high‑performing organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and public service. We are also deeply committed to advancing reconciliation, fostering equity, diversity and inclusion, and maintaining respectful relationships with First Nations.

We envision a bright future in Coquitlam—one built on teamwork, integrity, and service excellence—and we hope it includes you.

About You / What We Are Looking For

The City of Coquitlam is seeking a collaborative and technically strong leader to join our Engineering and Public Works Department as Supervisor, Engineering Inspections. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to make a meaningful impact by leading inspection services that support the growth, safety, and quality of infrastructure in one of BC’s fastest‑growing communities.

In this role, you will lead a well‑established team of eight experienced inspectors who are trusted, collaborative, and proud of the work they do. You will be hands‑on in supervising inspection activities for a wide variety of capital projects and land development projects—from large‑scale utility upgrades to complex development agreements. You’ll also play a pivotal role in ensuring safety, compliance, and long‑term quality of infrastructure in one of BC’s fastest‑growing communities.

This opportunity offers much more than just a supervisory role—it is a chance to grow alongside a strong leadership group that values innovation, mentorship, and succession planning. With many senior leaders planning for eventual transitions, there is clear room to advance for the right person who demonstrates commitment and leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading, assigning, and mentoring a team of inspectors working on both capital construction and land development projects.
- Providing expert judgment and real‑time guidance to field staff on inspection decisions and standards compliance.
- Setting up and chairing preconstruction meetings, reviewing drawings and technical documentation.
- Liaising with contractors, developers, utility companies, consultants, and City departments to ensure high standards of delivery.
- Participating in specification reviews, policy updates, and inspection process improvements.
- Representing Engineering in managing public inquiries and site‑level issues with professionalism and responsiveness.
- This role is a fit for someone who thrives on team leadership, technical problem‑solving, and being at the center of municipal growth and change.

Minimum Qualifications

- A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related discipline.
- Considerable experience in civil infrastructure inspection and construction, preferably in a municipal setting.
- Demonstrated supervisory or lead‑hand experience, ideally within a unionised environment.
- Membership (or eligibility) in the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) or equivalent.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
- Strong understanding of municipal construction practices, development servicing, and contract administration.
- Intermediate knowledge with Microsoft Office core computer software programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).

Preferred Qualifications

- Certification as a Public Works Inspector III (PWII or PWIII).
- Familiarity with Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD) standards.
- Experience overseeing both capital works and land development projects, and understanding how to adapt supervision and compliance to each.
- Proven ability to manage and mentor inspection teams, balance administrative duties with field support, and provide technical decisions under pressure.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust with internal teams, contractors, and residents alike.

What We Offer:

This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $51.87–$61.29 per hour (2025 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in a variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off program. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization, we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse workforce. To learn more about what equity, diversity and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.

If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in‑person support if required.

Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable police information check.

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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on November 28th, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Overview

Supervisor Engineering Inspector

Employment Type

Full Time

Permanent

Education Requirement

College, CEGEP or other non‑university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

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