Engineering Assistant - Development & Processing
Top Benefits
About the role
Engineering Assistant - Development & Processing
The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a vision that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision, then please apply.
This position reports to the Program Manager - Subdivision and Servicing and is a key contributor to the City’s Development Applications Division. This position is responsible for processing subdivision applications, coordinating review of Servicing Agreements for new City infrastructure secured through development applications and determining and assessing site servicing costs and the Development Cost Charges.
Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Process subdivision applications and coordinate issuance of Preliminary Letter of Approvals with City's Approving Officer.
- Assess Servicing Connection Costs, City Development Cost Charges, Engineering Improvement Contributions, School Site Acquisition Charges and other applicable fees/charges.
- Work with other City Departments to coordinate offsite improvement requirements, land dedication and right-of-way requirements for new developments and subdivisions to ensure developments meet current City standards and policies.
- Coordinate servicing agreements for developments requiring off-site improvements, circulate design drawings to related City departments for comments, track status of application.
- Determine City tie-in and service connection costs; compose and issue appropriate letters to the developer and coordinate work orders for City crews.
- Work with Planning staff to coordinate legal documents preparation associated with development applications.
- Provide landscape inspection for all development permits upon completion of construction and landscaping.
- Provide advice and guidance to internal and external customers on development policies, procedures and requirements for development applications.
- Schedule pre-design meetings with engineering consultants/developers to determine servicing requirements.
- Handle general and specific development inquiries for various agencies including the general public, prospective developers, real estate agents and consultants.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of engineering servicing design, landscape design and construction.
- Knowledge of survey drawings, symbols and related terminology.
- Knowledge of City bylaws and policies.
- Ability to determine and calculate various fees/charges such as serving costs, Engineering Improvement Contributions, school site acquisition, development cost charges and service connections installed by the City.
- Ability to work with other City departments, external agencies, the development community and the public in carrying out the functions of the Department.
- Ability to liaise effectively with internal and external customers.
- Ability to solve customer inquiries and provide excellent customer service.
- Ability to read and understand engineering, architectural and landscape drawings.
- Ability to interpret and communicate Engineering Standards and practices.
- Ability to use REDMS or a similar record management system.
- Considerable judgement in required to analyze development proposals for serviceability.
- Proficient skill level in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel & Teams and Adobe. Experience with AMANDA, ePlan a definite asset.
- Ability to successfully clear a Police Information Check.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Completion of a minimum of 2 year post-secondary diploma program in a related technical field with courses in Municipal Drafting and Design. Courses in Landscape Design and Inspection preferred.
- A minimum of 2-5 years of formal, technical, and increasingly complex work experience in Municipal Drafting and/or Design within the development industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia with a safe driving history is required.
- Work experience in a Municipal setting is considered an asset.
- Certified Engineering Technician (C.E.T.) designation is a definite asset.
- Completion of the residential landscape technician diploma program is a definite asset.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Working Conditions:
Work is mainly performed in an office environment with some travel within the City of Richmond.
Additional Information:
Employee Group:
CUPE Local 718
Position Status:
Regular Full-Time
Duration of Appointment:
.
Salary Range:
$43.46 to $51.28/hour
Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday, 8:15am - 5:00pm (Compressed work week schedule)
Application Posted:
6/23/25
External Closing Date:
7/18/25
PCC#:
98
Engineering Assistant - Development & Processing
Top Benefits
About the role
Engineering Assistant - Development & Processing
The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a vision that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision, then please apply.
This position reports to the Program Manager - Subdivision and Servicing and is a key contributor to the City’s Development Applications Division. This position is responsible for processing subdivision applications, coordinating review of Servicing Agreements for new City infrastructure secured through development applications and determining and assessing site servicing costs and the Development Cost Charges.
Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Process subdivision applications and coordinate issuance of Preliminary Letter of Approvals with City's Approving Officer.
- Assess Servicing Connection Costs, City Development Cost Charges, Engineering Improvement Contributions, School Site Acquisition Charges and other applicable fees/charges.
- Work with other City Departments to coordinate offsite improvement requirements, land dedication and right-of-way requirements for new developments and subdivisions to ensure developments meet current City standards and policies.
- Coordinate servicing agreements for developments requiring off-site improvements, circulate design drawings to related City departments for comments, track status of application.
- Determine City tie-in and service connection costs; compose and issue appropriate letters to the developer and coordinate work orders for City crews.
- Work with Planning staff to coordinate legal documents preparation associated with development applications.
- Provide landscape inspection for all development permits upon completion of construction and landscaping.
- Provide advice and guidance to internal and external customers on development policies, procedures and requirements for development applications.
- Schedule pre-design meetings with engineering consultants/developers to determine servicing requirements.
- Handle general and specific development inquiries for various agencies including the general public, prospective developers, real estate agents and consultants.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of engineering servicing design, landscape design and construction.
- Knowledge of survey drawings, symbols and related terminology.
- Knowledge of City bylaws and policies.
- Ability to determine and calculate various fees/charges such as serving costs, Engineering Improvement Contributions, school site acquisition, development cost charges and service connections installed by the City.
- Ability to work with other City departments, external agencies, the development community and the public in carrying out the functions of the Department.
- Ability to liaise effectively with internal and external customers.
- Ability to solve customer inquiries and provide excellent customer service.
- Ability to read and understand engineering, architectural and landscape drawings.
- Ability to interpret and communicate Engineering Standards and practices.
- Ability to use REDMS or a similar record management system.
- Considerable judgement in required to analyze development proposals for serviceability.
- Proficient skill level in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel & Teams and Adobe. Experience with AMANDA, ePlan a definite asset.
- Ability to successfully clear a Police Information Check.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Completion of a minimum of 2 year post-secondary diploma program in a related technical field with courses in Municipal Drafting and Design. Courses in Landscape Design and Inspection preferred.
- A minimum of 2-5 years of formal, technical, and increasingly complex work experience in Municipal Drafting and/or Design within the development industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia with a safe driving history is required.
- Work experience in a Municipal setting is considered an asset.
- Certified Engineering Technician (C.E.T.) designation is a definite asset.
- Completion of the residential landscape technician diploma program is a definite asset.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Working Conditions:
Work is mainly performed in an office environment with some travel within the City of Richmond.
Additional Information:
Employee Group:
CUPE Local 718
Position Status:
Regular Full-Time
Duration of Appointment:
.
Salary Range:
$43.46 to $51.28/hour
Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday, 8:15am - 5:00pm (Compressed work week schedule)
Application Posted:
6/23/25
External Closing Date:
7/18/25
PCC#:
98