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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".
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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
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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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