Design Technician - 12 month Term at City of Kelowna

Position Design Technician - 12 month Term
Posted 16 Jan 2026
Expired 15 Feb 2026
Company City of Kelowna
Location Kelowna | CA
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from City of Kelowna for the position of Design Technician - 12 month Term. If the Design Technician - 12 month Term vacancy in Kelowna matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at City of Kelowna for the position of Design Technician - 12 month Term below matches your qualifications.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on January 20, 2026.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as "other documents".

Please ensure that you have a resume and Driver’s Abstract to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver's Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s Licence”.

Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number CK53955P

Position Title

No. of Staff Required

No. of Staff Required 1

Position Type

Position Type Term

If Term position, enter length of Term in months

If Term position, enter length of Term in months 12 months

Position Groups

Position Groups CUPE Civic

Division

Division Infrastructure (DV220)

Department

Department Roadways Operations (DP212)

Department Name

Branch

Branch Technical Support Services (BR287)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

A Design Technician designs, prepares plans for, coordinates and inspects municipal roads/utility infrastructure projects.

Duties - Union

  • Plans and designs infrastructure projects in support of life-cycle costing and future system requirements. Projects consist of additions/upgrades to transportation and roadway systems, water, storm drainage and sewerage systems, including road and curb and gutter improvements, sidewalks, bike paths/lanes, etc.
  • Prepares cost estimates and assesses project feasibility; recommends systems that provide the best solution, given current and future parameters.
  • Reviews internal and external engineering reports, designs and studies relating to developer and City infrastructure proposals; ensures proposals meet current bylaw and design standards, as well as ensure sustainability of existing/future system requirements.
  • Manages construction projects including overseeing consultants and contractors, conducting on-site inspections and approving/denying contract progress payments; consults with engineers and construction staff regarding modifications for site-specific conditions; provides technical field support on in-house projects.
  • Drafts RFQ, RFP and tender documentation for issuance to procure consultants and contractors; analyzes tender submissions to determine successful contractor(s).
  • Liaises with consultants, contractors, affected external stakeholders and various City departments on all aspects of projects.
  • Responds to, investigates and resolves complaints received from the public, developers, and other external groups. Provides information regarding policy, guidelines, and engineering standards.
  • Researches and recommends the application of new and emerging technology and innovative processes/methods in the engineering design environment.
  • Create, updates and maintains design drawings, applying knowledge of engineering standards, design and modeling software (including AutoCAD and Civil 3D).
  • Creates and prepares spreadsheets to automate rainfall analysis, pipe flow calculations, database searching, project cost monitoring, etc.

Results and Activities - Non union

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Additional Hiring Information

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

Pay Rate Starts at $49.66 per hour with 2-step progression $52.82

Posting Date 01/14/2026

Closing Date 01/27/2026

Days of Work Monday to Friday

Standard Hours per Day 8

Hours of Work

Work Location GLENMORE LANDFILL

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

  • Other Document 1
  • Other Document 2
  • Other Document 3
  • Other Document 4
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * How many years of experience do you have working as a Civil Engineering Technician?
    • None
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 to 3 years
    • 3 to 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  • * What level of proficiency do you have using ArcGIS?
    • No experience
    • Beginner
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
    • Expert
  • * What level of proficiency do you have working with AutoCAD?
    • No experience
    • Beginner
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
    • Expert
  • * Are you eligible for membership, and/or are you a registered member of the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC, ASTTBC?
    • No, Not Eligible
    • Yes, Eligible for Membership
    • Yes, Registered as Student/GradTech
    • Yes, Registered as AScT
    • Yes, Registered as Other
  • * Do you have a Civil Engineering Technology Diploma, Traffic Engineering Diploma or Transportation Engineering Diploma?
    • Yes
    • No
    • In Progress

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Job Info:

  • Company: City of Kelowna
  • Position: Design Technician - 12 month Term
  • Work Location: Kelowna
  • Country: CA

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