engineer's assistant
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Engineering Assistant III
Posted on
October 16, 2024
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Employer details
City of Vancouver
Job details
Engineering Assistant IIIRequisition ID: 42425 OrganizationLocated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world?s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.Main Purpose and FunctionThe Engineering Assistant III is responsible for undertaking various duties related to the City of Vancouver?s role in planning and design of Rapid Transit projects including planning, design, research, analysis, technical, and administrative duties. Specific Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder supervision of a senior engineer or senior planner, participate in the planning, design and implementation of projects of medium to high complexity related to Rapid Transit projects. Prepares research, technical studies, reports and presentations on topics of moderate complexity, including undertaking relevant field observations and notes and verifying the accuracy of the content. Under supervision of a senior engineer or senior planner, leads the development of conceptual geometric designs using AutoCAD, applying transportation planning and engineering principles to support the implementation of rapid transit projects. Internal and external communication to ensure that plans and designs are understood by other branches and stakeholders, and completed accordingly. Identifies data needs and performs moderately complex data analysis to support project decision making. Data sources include cycling and pedestrian volumes, demographics, vehicle volumes, transit ridership forecasting, ICBC collision records. Create maps, graphics, and presentations for public consultation and internal communication, including work with GIS software such as MapInfo or ArcGIS and graphic programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and PowerPoint. Organizes and sometimes leads meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Performs general administrative duties including data entry, taking meeting minutes, taking and organizing photos, and other administrative and/or clerical duties as required. Receives, organises and responds to public enquiries about transportation policies and active transportation projects. Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.QualificationsEducation and Experience: Completion of Grade 12 supplemented with post-secondary education in Civil Engineering technology, transportation or other relevant area of study, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Working knowledge of current transportation planning and engineering design principles and methods. Working knowledge of the City's transportation policies and networks, community planning process and land use Knowledge of the components of urban street design and an awareness of concepts such as Complete Streets and ability to apply related principles to conceptual designs. Skills in researching, mapping and analysing with ability to translate outcomes and complex concepts into accurate, easily understood graphics, presentations or reports. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including confidently interacting with the public through phone, email and in person. Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups/partners. Excellent interpersonal skills and patience to deal tactfully with staff, partner agencies, and the public. Ability to work wit
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LocationVancouver, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$37.20HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CivicJobs.ca
#98769
Advertised until
2024-10-30
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