Regular Full-Time

About Us

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

About You / What We Are Looking For

We are currently recruiting for a regular full-time Engineering Inspector 3 to join our Capital Projects and Inspections team in our Engineering and Public Works department. This position will be responsible for ensuring that work performed by contractors on major arterial road reconstruction projects conforms to and complies with specified City regulations, standards, contracts, specifications and related requirements. In addition, the work involves processing payment and progress reports, performing tests on specified construction materials, initiating Force Account Work Orders as required and preparing and maintaining a variety of reports, records and correspondence related to the work. Considerable independent judgement and action are exercised in processing day-to-day inspectional and regulatory work. Use of a personal vehicle for business purposes may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will be confident with communicating with contractors and working with residents to address emerging issues in a responsive manner while exercising independent judgement on a daily basis. Sound progressive experience in related inspectional work is required, complimented by technical courses related to the work. A valid driver’s license for BC is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who have certification as a Public Works Inspector Three.

What We Offer:

This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $42.16 - $49.76. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan. Please note: this role is fully on-site in Coquitlam and does not offer remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.

If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.

Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable police information check.

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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on May 28, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.