About this role
Lake Country is the Province?s fastest growing municipality and is a vibrant community of approximately 15,000 citizens located in the heart of the rapidly growing Okanagan Valley, less than a half hour drive from Kelowna and mere minutes to beautiful orchards, wineries, farms and the serenity of the Okanagan lakes. With its strategic vicinity to the Kelowna International Airport (10 minutes? drive) and the University of BC Okanagan campus (12 minutes? drive), residents enjoy hot summers and temperate winters with boundless opportunities for year-round recreation - from water sports to cycling, golfing, skiing, hiking and much more. If you are searching to relocate to a community that truly has it all, join our team and experience ?Life. The Okanagan Way!?The District of Lake CountryEngineering Technician I or II About the OpportunityThe District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Engineering Technician I or II based in Lake Country, BC.Reporting to the Capital Projects Manager, the Engineering Technician plays a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects, with a primary focus on the design of linear infrastructure assets. This position is responsible for preparing and maintaining technical drawings, speci?cations, and design documentation using AutoCAD and other engineering software to support capital projects and infrastructure planning initiatives.The Engineering Technician provides technical expertise in the design, analysis, and coordination of municipal infrastructure systems including roads, water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, and other public works assets. Working closely with District sta?, consultants, contractors, and external agencies, the successful candidate will contribute to the development of practical, sustainable, and cost-e?ective infrastructure solutions.This position requires strong technical design skills, attention to detail, sound engineering judgement, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited: Assists with the delivery of capital projects, including scope de?nition, budgeting, procurement, engineering design, AutoCAD drafting, technical reviews, contract administration, construction supervision, risk management, project safety, and project close-out reporting; Assists with the planning, design, and maintenance of municipal infrastructure systems, including roads, water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, and other linear assets; Assists with reviewing and amending engineering standards, policy, process documentation, and technical speci?cations related to infrastructure design and delivery; Prepares and presents reports, drawings, and technical information to sta? or Council related to capital projects, infrastructure planning, and asset management initiatives; Collaborates with District sta?, consultants, contractors, external agencies, and the public to support the successful design and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects. More About YouTo qualify for this role, you must have a minimum of an engineering technology diploma or related ?eld and be eligible for a certi?cate of registration as an applied science technologist. Additionally, an Engineering Technician I is required to have a minimum of 2 years? work experience in engineering planning and design with municipal systems and services; an Engineering Technician II is required to have a minimum of 5 years? related experience. A valid British Columbia driver?s license is required.As our ideal candidate, you have an exceptional ability to prioritize and manage timelines in a fast-paced work environment. You have excellent skills in tactfully dealing with public inquiries, with a keen attention to detail and organizational skills.Above all, we value a collaborative attitude, exceptional communication skills, and fostering positive working relationships with sta?. About the Bene?ts You will r