About this role
Supervisor - Infrastructure Planning - Underground Utilities Competition Number: 26/206Posting Scope: Internal / ExternalPosted Date: November 5, 2026Closing Date: November 26, 2026, 4:30 PM PST Department: Engineering & Public WorksWork schedule: Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week) - Continuous (Full-Time) Salary: $59.32 per hour, Pay Grade 17
Job Code: 4318Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 positionNumber of Vacancies: 1 WORK FROM HOMEThe successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City?s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction. FLEX The successful candidate for this vacancy would participate in a modified work week, earning a flex day off each bi-weekly period by working additional time each day. Modified work weeks established in accordance with the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement and are subject to change.
- POSITION FUNCTIONCoordinate and administer the infrastructure review and planning components of the City?s underground utilities related, including assessing underground utility applications associated with the development and building permit applications.
- KEY DUTIESCoordination and Technical Support Coordinate, assign, review and participate in the work of staff involved in building and development permit review, infrastructure master planning, stormwater quality monitoring, inflow and infiltration assessment, computer modelling of City sanitary systems, and CCTV video inspection and main cleaning programs.
- Ensure established schedules, procedures and safety standards are followed and that quality and performance expectations are met.
- Provide technical guidance, clarification, and assistance to staff on work procedures and project requirements.
- Lead team meetings and site inspections to monitor progress, resolve technical issues, and ensure adherence to specifications and standards.
- Coordinate and liaise with consultants, contractors, and engineers on underground utility projects, providing technical input on capacity and condition assessments, rehabilitation strategies, development requirements, and standards.
- Project and Budget Administration Prepare budget proposals, cost projections, and detailed estimates for assigned projects and related activities.
- Monitor project budgets, schedules, and deliverables; verify expenditures and prepare progress and unit cost reports as required.
- Research and recommend potential external funding sources to support project delivery.
- Provide advice and guidance to supervisors on budget proposals, cost projections, and potential external funding sources.
- Prepare financial analyses and statistical reports for assigned projects and programs.
- Prepare and assist in presenting program proposals to City Council and other departments for information or approval, providing technical input and supporting documentation as required.
- Prepare and review terms of reference, requests for proposals, and related documentation in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures.
- Assess the work and performance of external consultants, contractors, and engineers, and provide recommendations regarding selection, continuation or termination.
- Participate in the resolution of routine project or contract issues, providing technical input and supporting documentation, and assist supervisors as required in mediation or arbitration processes.
- Work with Supply Management Services on project requisitions and contract administration.
- Develop and implement Development Cost Charges for water, storm drain, and sanitary systems in accordance with established procedures.
- Development Review and Liaison Coordinate and provide underground utility comments for development and building permit applications, including those involving large or complex proposals.
- Liaise with consultants, developers, cont