Engineering Technician

Regular Full-Time ($43.92 - $46.58 /hour- 2026 Rates) Pay Grade 12

We acknowledge and respect that the District of Oak Bay lies in the traditional territory of the lakwal)an people, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and that their historic connections to these lands continue to this day.

The District of Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of+18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small community. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with kilometers of spectacular ocean shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and greenspace, quaint tree-lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.

Engineering Technicians provide technical support across a wide range of municipal engineering functions. This position provides technical support focused on maintaining and updating the District's Geographic Information System (GIS) and directly supporting municipal maintenance coordination, asset data management, and capital renewal delivery. The role supports Public Works operations by planning and coordinating maintenance and renewal activities, providing technical input and review of work packages, and ensuring alignment between Engineering and field crews.

Our ideal candidate has graduated from a two-year diploma program in civil engineering technology (offered by an institute of technology or equivalent post-secondary institution) and has four years' of recent related experience directly related to the core work of the position, in addition to a valid and subsisting British Columbia driver's license (use of a personal vehicle for municipal business is required). This position is represented by CUPE Local 374.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, continued career and professional development opportunities, employee engagement events, work-life balance, and a staff recreation membership. An employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork.

If your qualifications and experience align with our needs, we want to hear from you! Please apply in confidence by 4:30 p.m. on June 12, 2026, with a resume and cover letter to:

oakbayjobs@oakbay.ca

A detailed job description can be found on our website at https://www.oakbay.ca/council-administration/job-openingswhich outlines in greater detail the key accountabilities and required qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted and require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs.

Job Description

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years