civil engineering technologist

Land Development Technologist Competition Number: 26/174Posting Scope: Internal / ExternalPosted Date: September 15, 2026Closing Date: October 6, 2026, 4:30 PM PST

Department: Engineering & Public WorksWork schedule: Monday to Friday ( 35 hour work week) - Maternity/Parental Leave - up to 18 months

Salary: $51.22 per hour, Pay Grade 14 Job Code: 4272Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 positionNumber of Vacancies: 1 Are you passionate about Land Development?

Do you thrive in a fast paced, progressive and dynamic environment?

The City of Victoria is looking for an experienced Land Development Technologist to join our dedicated team in this temporary opportunity (up to 18 months).

In this role, you will be responsible for administering engineering reviews for building permits, utility construction permits, borehole permits, and driveway crossing permits, while working to deliver a high level of service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Our team strives to solve problems proactively, while upholding bylaws and delivering on municipal objectives.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit, we look forward to hearing from you!

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.

POSITION FUNCTIONCoordinate and administer Engineering reviews with respect to Rezoning, Development Permit, Building Permit, and Heritage Alteration Permit applications.

Review, coordinate, and approve Utility, and Driveway Permit applications.

Inspect construction activities related to above noted permits.

KEY DUTIESCoordinate the Engineering review of Rezoning, Development, Building and Heritage Alteration Permit applications.

Working with other departments, provide comments and engineering recommendations as part of the planning process.

On behalf of Engineering, provide technical input on reports to Council.

Prepare and implement Engineering Department components of Master Development Agreements.

Analyze and review engineering designs and drawings to ensure compliance with city standards and specifications; provide technical advice and interpretation to applicants, contractors and professional consultants on design submissions and required changes; determine scope of required works, services, and engineering reviews for small and large scale civil construction projects; prepare cost estimates for municipal works and services associated with development.

Conduct construction site inspections to verify installation, restoration, and in-field design changes of city infrastructure is in compliance with Engineering standards, specifications and issued permits; coordinate restoration activities with Public Works or Parks Divisions; estimate damage deposits and new works and services for development of utility projects.

Establish technical conditions for legal construction agreements and related documents for works and services connected to development activity; conduct site meetings with staff, contractors and outside agencies; apply principles of Project Management to coordinate schedule of construction and delivery of City services.

Invoice utility for restoration charges and refund deposits; prepare cost breakdowns, review account codes and job costs; reconcile for additional development charges or refund.

Respond to enquiries from developers, contractors, outside agencies, the general public and other departments regarding Engineering Department technical requirements, or any construction activity.

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