engineering inspector 1

Regular Full-Time

About Us

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, we are home to more than 160,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you

About You / What We Are Looking For

Based within the Design and Construction division of the Engineering and Public Works Department, this Engineering Inspector 1 position will be focused on ensuring contractors' compliance with approved plans and contract documents, specifications, city regulations and bylaw provisions, and ensure that contractors follow "good neighbour" practices. You will use your civil construction expertise to read and interpret construction plans for utility and road projects. You will review and interpret specifications, and drawings, and prepare accurate reports and records.

The successful candidate will be confident with communicating with contractors and working with residents to address emerging issues in a responsive manner. Considerable independent judgement and action is exercised on a daily basis.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will at a minimum successfully have completed grade 12, supplemented by technical courses related to the work performed plus considerable related experience; Or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Certification as a Public Works Inspector 1 (Public Works Inspectors Society) would be considered an asset.

What We Offer:

This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $ $42.16 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 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 work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City's efforts in support of these principles, please visit 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 a police information check (with no adverse reports).

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Please apply online at by 11:55 pm on November 30, 2025.

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