Senior Development Engineering Technologist

Location: West Kelowna

City of West Kelowna
Senior Development Engineering Technologist
West Kelowna is a thriving city that has a rural sophistication appeal and is a haven for outdoor recreation. Sun-soaked lakeshores, agricultural charm, and access to urban jobs and living have made West Kelowna the place to be. We maintain a deep connection with our agricultural roots, and we celebrate the one-of-a-kind character of our community.

What We Offer:

Improved vacation package, 3 weeks prorated in 1st year/4 weeks vacation at 2 years, competitive salaries, excellent benefits, numerous employee wellness incentives, an earned time off program and professional development opportunities. Build your future with a City who was proudly presented the BC Municipal Safety Association Organizational Safety Excellence Award for leadership, dedication, and diligence in creating a safer and healthier workplace.

Summarized

Position Responsibilities:

The Senior Development Engineering Technologist is responsible for providing technical reviews and assessments of complex land use applications, including subdivisions, zoning amendments, development and building permits, ensuring compliance with City regulations, policies, and Provincial legislation. This role acts as a technical expert on engineering reports, studies, and drawings, evaluates existing infrastructure conditions, and prepares servicing agreements for development projects. The position involves coordinating approvals with internal departments and external agencies, offering recommendations to the Approving Officer, and delivering efficient servicing reviews.

Additional duties include supervising municipal infrastructure construction, training and guiding team members, resolving conflicts, and responding to inquiries from developers and consultants. The technologist applies broad engineering knowledge to assess alternative solutions, provides expertise to committees and Council, ensures adherence to safety regulations, and supports onboarding of new staff while performing other related tasks as required.

Our Ideal Candidate:

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience

A member of, or eligibility for full membership in, the Applied Science Technologist and Technicians Association of BC as an AScT

7 years related experience in subdivision design and approval, BC Building Code, municipal engineering, and infrastructure associated with land development

Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel), Development Services software and GIS Systems, etc.

Ability to maintain a positive attitude, and exercise tact and diplomacy to maintain good internal / external working relationships

Strong customer services skills and the ability to communicate established policies and procedures with tact and discretion, especially in verbal conflict situations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good organizational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritize effectively

Ability to analyze and solve complex and challenging engineering issues, strategize options, form solutions, mitigate risks and make effective decisions using a high degree of judgment

Extensive knowledge of municipal engineering practices, methods, and design

Competition No. 25-81E | Opens September 22, 2026 | November 2, 2026 Full Time – Permanent | 35 hrs/wk | $50.78/hr

Benefits | Municipal Pension Plan| 4 weeks vac at 2 years