Engineering Technologist 2 – Asset Management Planner – City of Coquitlam

Engineering Technologist 2 – Asset Management Planner

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 150,000 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 
This challenging and rewarding role, in the Engineering and Public Works Department, supports full life-cycle management of public infrastructure assets, such as water and sewer mains, pump stations, roads, streetlights, sidewalks, bridges to name a few. You will be responsible for developing programs and carrying out inspections, and managing repair and replacement of various engineering and public works assets. Other duties will include preparing annual and long-term budgets and developing requests for proposal (RFPs), evaluating proposals and, working closely and overseeing work of external contractors and consultants. In addition, you will collect, process and analyze data, and model various end-of-life replacements in various software platforms.
 
Your success in this role requires working independently, having considerable knowledge of municipal engineering practices including their application in asset management concepts, criteria and practices, project design and construction, and in the preparation, review, analysis and interpretation of engineering plans, specifications, contract documents and related material. The position also requires collaboration, coordination of works, and communication with a variety of internal and external partners.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Diploma in a related discipline (such as Civil/Structural Engineering) from an institute of technology
• Completion of a recognized Asset Management training program including considerable engineering or asset management experience or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Certification or eligibility for certification as an Applied Science Technologist within the Province of BC
• Valid BC Driver’s License, is required 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Hands-on skills in data analysis, processing and database operations.
• Hands-on skills in ARCGIS and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems such as IBM Maximo.

What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $48.08 – $56.82 (2024 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. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. 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 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 a police information check (with no adverse reports).
 
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on February 5, 2024.

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