Merritt is surrounded by a spectacular sprawling rugged landscape, nestled in the stunning Nicola Valley at the hub of the Coquihalla highway mountain pass. We are a small, caring, and resilient city featuring short commutes, big-city amenities and an abundance of outdoor recreation and leisure amenities to keep the whole family entertained.

The City of Merritt's strategic orientation is to grow as a progressive, attractive, economically viable, socially responsible and environmentally sustainable city. Our strength comes from our skilled and dedicated employees. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to the community we serve.

Reporting to the Manager of Planning and Development Services, the Development Engineering Technologist is a core member of the Development Services team. The incumbent is responsible for the review and processing of minor development applications and permits as well as review and inspection of civil works for compliance within development services bylaw regulations with a civil engineering focus.  Having a proficient understanding of water and sewer infrastructure, development projects, civil construction practices and drawings, and the City’s Official Community Plan is essential for this role. This is a technical and administrative role, providing support to the senior Planning and Development Services team, coordination assistance with and guidance at events and public consultations, collecting research and analyzing statistical data, and maintaining the database system for tracking development and subdivision applications, managing the lifecycle of development and subdivision files, and inspections of infrastructure. The Development Engineering Technologist will assist in the development of policies, guidelines, and regulations related to community development.

• A Civil Engineering diploma/degree supplemented by two years of related experience, preferably in a local government setting.
• Sound knowledge of Zoning Bylaws, the Official Community Plans, regulations, policies, municipal and civil engineering planning principles, and provisions applicable to the work.
• Experience in water/sewer design and construction and project delivery is considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret various construction plans, building permits, specifications and technical information, policies, and procedures.
• Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license.

For new hires and those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, employment is conditional on a satisfactory police information check.

This position requires 40 hours of work per week.

This is a position is within the CUPE local bargaining unit with a wage of $42.02 per hour [certified] (2024 rate). In addition to competitive salaries, the City of Merritt offers a comprehensive well-being benefits, an employee and family assistance plan (EAP) and exclusive perks.  Preference will be given to internal candidates. This position will be open until Friday, January 17, 2025 at 1:00 pm.

The City of Merritt is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting an inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve; we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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