Mission is located on the unceded, ancestral, and shared territory of the Stó:lō Peoples, specifically on Leq’á:mel, Semá:th, Máthexwi, Kwantlen, Sq’éwlets, and Katzie traditional territories in the lower mainland of BC. Nestled on the southern coastal mountain slopes overlooking the lush Fraser River Valley, Mission is a rapidly growing and dynamic community of approximately 41,500 residents, 20 kilometers north of the US border and 70 kilometers east of Vancouver. Although Mission is part of a broader metropolitan area, it still maintains its distinct and welcoming small-town flavor.

The City of Mission is seeking an Engineering Technologist 1, 2, or 3 – Asset Management to join our Engineering & Capital Projects Division on a temporary full-time basis for eight months, with the possibility of extension. The position may be filled at the Engineering Technologist 1, 2, or 3 level depending on the successful candidate’s education, experience, skills and qualifications.

This position performs technical work related to the planning, development, implementation and administration of lifecycle management plans for municipal infrastructure assets. Responsibilities include maintaining asset data and software, developing condition monitoring programs, conducting inspections, assessing infrastructure assets, estimating service life and replacement costs, and preparing reports and recommendations.

Depending on the level of appointment, the position may also support or administer construction contracts and consultant assignments, prepare cost estimates and technical correspondence, and coordinate GIS and asset management databases. At the Engineering Technologist 3 level, the role involves more advanced technical work and greater independence, including contract and budget administration, technical reporting, presentations to Council or committees, and coordination of asset management initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education in Civil or Structural Engineering Technology, or a recognized academic equivalent, combined with related experience in municipal engineering, infrastructure, construction, asset management or a similar environment. Candidates will be considered at the appropriate level based on their qualifications:

• Engineering Technologist 3: A post-secondary degree in Civil or Structural Engineering Technology, or recognized equivalent, with at least five years of progressively responsible experience in a municipal engineering environment at a similar advanced level. Experience with asset lifecycle reporting and costing, contract preparation and contract management is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Engineering Technologist 2: A diploma in Civil or Structural Engineering Technology, or recognized equivalent, with progressively responsible related experience in a municipal engineering environment or recognized equivalent. Experience with asset lifecycle reporting and costing, inspections, asset data, GIS systems, and contract preparation or administration is preferred.
• Engineering Technologist 1: Candidates developing their municipal engineering and asset management experience may be considered where they demonstrate the required foundational education, technical aptitude, communication skills, and ability to learn and perform asset management duties under appropriate guidance.

Candidates must have membership, or eligibility for membership, with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC and possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence. Strong technical, analytical, communication and organizational skills are required, along with the ability to work independently and establish effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.

The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on a nine-day fortnight schedule, providing one additional day off every two weeks.

The 2025 rate of pay for this CUPE position will be based on the appointed level:

• Engineering Technologist 1 – $52.70 per hour
• Engineering Technologist 2 – $56.18 per hour
• Engineering Technologist 3 – $57.63 per hour

Plus 4.4% in lieu of benefits, increasing to 12.4% upon completion of the probationary period.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the planning, management and long-term sustainability of critical municipal infrastructure assets in a growing and vibrant community.

Applications must be submitted online at mission.ca/careers.

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

Posting Closed: Sunday, August 30, 2026