Assistant Project Engineer-EIT

Burnaby, BC Full-time, Temporary CA $77,171.26 - CA $90,808.64 / year

Employer: Metro Vancouver
Location: Burnaby, BC
Employment: Full-time, temporary, through March 1, 2027
Salary: $77,171.26-$90,808.64 annually (2024 wage rates)

Metro Vancouver’s Solid Waste Services Department is hiring an Assistant Project Engineer-EIT for its Solid Waste Operations Division. The position supports projects and contracts involving the operation and maintenance of regional recycling and waste centres. Candidates with greater experience may be considered at the Project Engineer level.

• Support engineering and project management work, including calculations, data analysis, cost estimates, specifications, and draft reports.
• Assist with financial tracking, project oversight, and contract administration.
• Conduct facility inspections, field surveys, and construction inspections; report progress and elevate critical issues.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, government officials, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Contribute to business cases and design-plan evaluations, and prepare schedules, technical materials, presentations, and recommendations.

• Bachelor of Applied Science in a relevant engineering discipline, plus practical technical or project management experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Membership or eligibility for immediate membership as an Engineer-in-Training with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
• Engineering knowledge, analytical and report-writing skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
• Valid BC Class 5 driver’s licence.