Development Technologist
Top Benefits
About the role
Development Technologist
(Full-Time)
Competition #2025-36
October 1, 2025
The Fraser Valley Regional District is a local government that delivers over 100 services to residents living in its eight electoral areas and six-member municipalities. Stretching from Abbotsford to Boston Bar, the FVRD is one of the fastest-growing regional districts in BC. The Fraser Valley offers a great place to work and live with a mix of rural and urban lifestyles along with an abundance of recreational and cultural opportunities.
People are at the center of everything we do, and we strive to put the needs of those we serve and the employees in the organization at the forefront of our day-to-day work. We are an organization that values teamwork and respect. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and being representative of the region we serve. We are dedicated to the ongoing process of building relationships and examining our work to ensure that the principles of inclusion, collaboration, and reconciliation are included.
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Development Technologist in our Electoral Area Services Division. This technical field and office position focuses on commercial gravel operations, soil deposit, drainage and storm water management, lot grading, and civil earthworks. This position, under the direction of the Manager of Electoral Area Planning, is responsible for technical and administrative work of a regulatory nature. Duties include reviewing, analyzing, and processing applications and technical report submissions for proposed commercial gravel operation applications, soil deposit applications, and other development applications as required. The position involves ensuring technical report compliance with Regional District bylaws and engineering standards as well as liaising with industry representatives, providing technical assistance to property owners, contractors, engineers, and staff.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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A diploma or degree in Environmental Sciences, Civil or Environmental Engineering with a good understanding of and experience working in the municipal or provincial engineering field and is eligible for registration as an ASCT or equivalent combination of education and experience;
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Knowledge of principles, practices and regulation concerning civil construction, soil deposit, commercial gravel operations and infrastructure;
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Ability to review, analyze, assess and interpret plans, specifications, bylaws, technical studies, contracts, and other materials related to soil deposit and commercial gravel applications;
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Knowledge of environmental principles, practices and regulation governing soil deposit and gravel extraction, including environmental and nuisance monitoring;
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly, and converse with a wide range of people including technical consultants, elected officials, staff and the general public to provide advice, make recommendations and deliver effective presentations;
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Ability to work in the field and conduct inspections of development sites in a variety of conditions.
The start rate for this Union position is $39.90 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package. Upon successful completion of the required six-month probationary period, the wage will increase to $46.94 per hour.
Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life harmony, including an earned-days-off program. Take advantage of employee programs that include support for mental well-being and physical health through our onsite gym. We offer a supportive, team-based work environment with an emphasis on collaboration. We believe in lifelong learning and are committed to providing and supporting training and professional development opportunities for our staff.
If you have a passion for public service and want to make a difference in the lives of Fraser Valley residents and FVRD employees, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter, indicating how you meet the qualifications. Visit www.fvrd.ca/careers to apply for this competition by 4:30 p.m. on October 22, 2025.
Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : Experience an asset
Development Technologist
Top Benefits
About the role
Development Technologist
(Full-Time)
Competition #2025-36
October 1, 2025
The Fraser Valley Regional District is a local government that delivers over 100 services to residents living in its eight electoral areas and six-member municipalities. Stretching from Abbotsford to Boston Bar, the FVRD is one of the fastest-growing regional districts in BC. The Fraser Valley offers a great place to work and live with a mix of rural and urban lifestyles along with an abundance of recreational and cultural opportunities.
People are at the center of everything we do, and we strive to put the needs of those we serve and the employees in the organization at the forefront of our day-to-day work. We are an organization that values teamwork and respect. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and being representative of the region we serve. We are dedicated to the ongoing process of building relationships and examining our work to ensure that the principles of inclusion, collaboration, and reconciliation are included.
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Development Technologist in our Electoral Area Services Division. This technical field and office position focuses on commercial gravel operations, soil deposit, drainage and storm water management, lot grading, and civil earthworks. This position, under the direction of the Manager of Electoral Area Planning, is responsible for technical and administrative work of a regulatory nature. Duties include reviewing, analyzing, and processing applications and technical report submissions for proposed commercial gravel operation applications, soil deposit applications, and other development applications as required. The position involves ensuring technical report compliance with Regional District bylaws and engineering standards as well as liaising with industry representatives, providing technical assistance to property owners, contractors, engineers, and staff.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-
A diploma or degree in Environmental Sciences, Civil or Environmental Engineering with a good understanding of and experience working in the municipal or provincial engineering field and is eligible for registration as an ASCT or equivalent combination of education and experience;
-
Knowledge of principles, practices and regulation concerning civil construction, soil deposit, commercial gravel operations and infrastructure;
-
Ability to review, analyze, assess and interpret plans, specifications, bylaws, technical studies, contracts, and other materials related to soil deposit and commercial gravel applications;
-
Knowledge of environmental principles, practices and regulation governing soil deposit and gravel extraction, including environmental and nuisance monitoring;
-
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly, and converse with a wide range of people including technical consultants, elected officials, staff and the general public to provide advice, make recommendations and deliver effective presentations;
-
Ability to work in the field and conduct inspections of development sites in a variety of conditions.
The start rate for this Union position is $39.90 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package. Upon successful completion of the required six-month probationary period, the wage will increase to $46.94 per hour.
Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life harmony, including an earned-days-off program. Take advantage of employee programs that include support for mental well-being and physical health through our onsite gym. We offer a supportive, team-based work environment with an emphasis on collaboration. We believe in lifelong learning and are committed to providing and supporting training and professional development opportunities for our staff.
If you have a passion for public service and want to make a difference in the lives of Fraser Valley residents and FVRD employees, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter, indicating how you meet the qualifications. Visit www.fvrd.ca/careers to apply for this competition by 4:30 p.m. on October 22, 2025.
Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : Experience an asset