Job Description

Requisition ID: 46969

Organization

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function

The Streets Design Civil Engineer I – Asset Management is responsible for the assessment, rehabilitation, piloting, promotion and design of City of Vancouver Street assets. The position assists in supporting Greenest City initiatives such as Transportation 2040 Plan, Zero Waste 2040 Plan and Green Infrastructure Implementation Plan using permeable pavements and sidewalks, Green Roads and the use of recycled material content in the design and rehabilitation of Street assets. The position is responsible for the asset management (including inspection and long-range planning) of pavements and sidewalks in the City and for assisting the Senior Pavement Engineer for the piloting, promotion, training and quality assurance of permeable pavements and sidewalks.

The Civil Engineer I reports to the Senior Pavement Engineer in Streets Asset Management and works closely with the Asset Management team in Streets Design as well as with other Streets Design technical staff and staff from other Asset Management Engineering Branches. One of the biggest partners for this position is the technical staff within Street Operations. This position will also Interact with the public, outside agencies and other employees when needed.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads the City’s Sidewalk condition assessment program.
• Carries out strategic plan and continuous improvement of green initiatives related to building and maintaining the City’s Street Infrastructure.
• Assists in the development and implementation of asset management strategies that prolong the service life and reliability of Streets infrastructure assets, while minimizing life-cycle costs.
• Supports efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness of programs and services, which include asset optimization, quality and process improvements.
• Assists in evaluating pavement and sidewalk condition and help in preparing field inspection report at project level.
• Researches, documents and develops standards, protocols and procedures for Green Roads condition assessment.
• Reviews, updates and maintains asset records in ArcGIS and the City’s asset management system, Hansen.
• Performs QC inspections and work closely with Operations and Material Testing staff to ensure City’s Construction Standards are followed. Support the Senior Pavement Engineer in accepting Streets asset delivered by internal and external contractors.
• Contributes to the development and sustainment of Streets Design reporting initiatives including benchmarking (NTBI, StatsCan) and metrics (Corporate, Branch and Program level).
• Collaborates with industry leaders and develops industry best practices.
• Assists the Senior Pavement Engineer in executing pilot projects.
• Assists in developing training programs related to asset management
• Contributes to the development of Pavements and Sidewalks Asset Management Strategy.
• Responds to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, and the public regarding Streets assets and management practices.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualification
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a Professional Engineering designation and minimum four years’ related experience in pavement, transportation, and geotechnical, infrastructure asset management and municipal engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia.
• Experience with developing or implementing strategic asset management plans.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of EGBC’s regulations and governance under the Professional Governance Act.
• Knowledge of asset management principles, concepts and frameworks.
• Sound technical knowledge and understanding of engineering principles related to pavements and sidewalks, coupled with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of GIS fundamentals and proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ESRI Products).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience writing technical reports.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Interpersonal skills to promote a supportive, respectful, and safe work environment.
• Ability to deal effectively with multiple tasks of moderate complexity and setting/meeting competing deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with the public, outside agencies and other employees.
• Proficiency in the use of office software and computer design and database management software, such as AutoCAD, SQL, MS Excel.

Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services

Affiliation: Exempt

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: November 2026

Salary Information:
Engineer-In-Training: Salary Range 60: $80,008 to $100,006 per annum

Professional Engineer: Salary Range 80: $102,960 to $128,691 per annum

Application Close: September 18, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). More about unceded traditional territories

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