Technical Assistant II

City of Surrey

Technical Assistant II - Development Services

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EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Union – CUPE – Regular Full-time

SCOPE
We are looking to add to our team of passionate, knowledgeable, and innovative engineering professionals, who will play a key role in the land development application process. If you are interested in a career that offers challenge and opportunities, we encourage you to keep reading.

This role will be positioned in our Development Services Section and will work closely with Planning and Engineering teams on a number of development applications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Using your knowledge of civil engineering you will work closely with internal staff on a variety of developments including, but not limited to, single-family and multi-family residential projects.
• You embrace new opportunities for growth and thrive working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Your excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer relationship management skills will be critical as you engage with many stakeholders, including Developers, Engineers, Consultants, internal staff, external organizations and the public.
• Your exceptional organizational skills will aid you in reviewing multiple design-related applications with ambitious timelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a two-year diploma in a discipline of Engineering Technology (preferably Civil Engineering) relevant to the position from a recognized post-secondary institution with exposure to relevant engineering work OR
• Completion of a one-year certificate in a related field of Engineering Technology (preferably Civil Engineering) supplemented by a minimum of three (3) years of engineering experience with a demonstrated record of technical knowledge, skills and ability or an equivalent combination of related training and experience
• Applicants must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.
• Experience working with a consulting organization or other municipality on construction or land development projects is considered an asset

OTHER INFORMATION
Pay Grade: 25
HourlyRate: $46.89

Steps	Hourly Rate
Step 1	$46.89
Step 2 (6 Months)	$48.86
Step 3 (18 Months)	$50.90
Step 4 (30 Months)	$53.04

APPLY
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply at Job ID 7279.

This Posting Closes on  August 12, 2026.