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Job summary

Provide a variety of engineering technical services for the Town of Smithers. The position reports to the Manager of Engineering.

Job details

Unionized Job Vacancy POSITION TITLE: Engineering Technologist I - IV HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week HOURLY RATE: $39.41-$42.34 Reporting to the Manager of Engineering, the Engineering Technologist provides a variety of engineering technical services for the Town of Smithers. Qualifications for an Engineering Technologist I - IV includes at least one to five years in Civil or Municipal Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Candidates with lesser experience are encouraged to apply, and will be considered at a Level I ($39.41) or Level II ($40.12). Essential Qualifications Include Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology Valid Class 5 Drivers License WHMIS, Traffic Control, First Aid Water, Sewer, Storm, Surveying, Computer-aided Design, and Drafting, eligibility for membership as an Applied Science Technologist with ASTTBC For complete details of this position, please refer to the Job Descriptions below: Engineering Technologist I Engineering Technologist II Engineering Technologist III Engineering Technologist IV PERKS AND BENEFITS: The Town of Smithers offers a competitive wage, comprehensive benefits package, Municipal Pension Plan, and 15 days of paid vacation for the first year worked. Testing may be required during the interview process. Testing will be based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications outlined in the job descriptions. Qualified candidates may forward their application package, including cover letter, resume, and three references, quoting Competition #26-18 no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 4, 2026, to: Human Resources Competition #26-18 Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Or: careers@smithers.ca The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Town of Smithers is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

What you’ll do

Provide a variety of engineering technical services for the Town of Smithers. The position reports to the Manager of Engineering.

Requirements

Requires a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and one to five years of experience in Civil or Municipal Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Candidates should have a valid Class 5 driver's license, WHMIS, traffic control and first aid qualifications, knowledge of water, sewer, stormwater, surveying, CAD and drafting, and eligibility for membership as an Applied Science Technologist with ASTTBC.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Municipal Pension Plan
• 15 Days of Paid Vacation in the First Year

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Municipal Engineering
• Water Systems
• Sewer Systems
• Stormwater Systems
• Surveying
• Computer-Aided Design
• Drafting
• Traffic Control
• First Aid
• WHMIS
• Class 5 Driver's License

Job areas

• Engineering
• Government & Public Sector