Planning and Design Specialist

4 weeks ago

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada fortisBC Full time
Job Title: Planning & Design Technologist

FortisBC is seeking a skilled Planning & Design Technologist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in the installation of main extensions and services, ensuring all approvals are obtained and foreign utilities are noted.

Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate the installation of main extensions and services, preparing work orders and service orders as needed.
  • Stake service and main extensions, ensuring proper standards are maintained and installations are assigned offsets.
  • Maintain a continuous record of the status of each work order and service order.
  • Liaise with other utilities and municipalities to overcome problems resulting from the installation of mains and services.
  • Provide advice on the location of mains and services to other utilities and municipalities, and assist them as required.
  • Prepare documentation and data required for road crossings, rail crossings, and easements, and follow up to ensure approvals are obtained.
  • Document and follow up on construction orders, work orders, etc., to ensure all approvals are obtained and as-builts are received when projects are completed.
  • Maintain plan record files for all work completed.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • A valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License.
  • Completion of a recognized post-secondary technology diploma in an appropriate discipline, or acceptable equivalent.
  • Certified (or eligible for certification) at the technologist level by the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia.
  • Two (2) years directly related, relevant experience.
  • Experience performing civil surveying is an asset.
  • Demonstrated computer literacy, including familiarity with applications software in use in the department, including SAP, CAD, GIS, scheduling applications, CAFE, and the MS Office suite of applications.
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of gas distribution systems and installation practices, utilization and installation codes.
  • Knowledge of design and layout of municipal services, including water, sewer, telephone, and power.
  • Cost estimating.
What We Offer:
  • Paid Time Off starting at 3 weeks (pro-rated from start date) with option to add additional days through Flexible Benefits Plan.
  • Flexible Benefits Plan including Extended Health, Dental, and Life Insurance.
  • Employee and family counselling plan to support you throughout life's journey.
  • Pension Plan.
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan.
  • Voluntary Group Savings Plan.
  • Employee Incentive Pay Program.
  • Access to Employee perks and discounts.

This position has 5 automatic wage increases that occur on 12-month service intervals:

  • Starting wage: $41.21.
  • Step 1 - after 12 months: $42.82.
  • Step 2 - after 24 months: $44.45.
  • Step 3 - after 36 months: $46.09.
  • Step 4 - after 48 months: $47.78.
  • Step 5 - after 60 months: $49.38.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the page for additional information.

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our.

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