Job Number:

J0526-0577

Job Type:

Temporary Full time

Employee Group:

Administration

Job Category:

Engineering

Open Positions:

1

Date Posted:

May 15, 2026

Closing Date:

May 31, 2026

Salary:

$44.05 - $51.82/Hour

Position Summary

The City of Fort Saskatchewan is seeking a confident, detail orientated and organized professional to join our Engineering Team. Reporting to the Manager, Engineering, the Engineering Technologist will ensure the integrity of the infrastructure data and associated systems of infrastructure management for the City’s asset management program. Assisting in the enforcement of Development Agreements and the City’s engineering standards. The scope of work will uphold the engineering reliability for all engineering drawings, records, and data associated with City infrastructure. The Engineering Technologist will work in cooperation with Engineering Coordinators and other City departments to assist with all engineering related projects.

Responsibilities

include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain digital water, sewer, storm, and roadways base maps and databases utilizing software such as AutoCAD and GIS.
• Provide project and technical support, including but not limited to custom mapping, GIS user support, limited site surveys, condition rating, and data interpretation.
• Review engineering design drawings related to municipal infrastructure and site servicing to ensure the City’s engineering standards are met.
• Act as a liaison between the City and Developers/Consultants to oversee the progress of developments and ensure that the City’s interests are looked after.
• Assist in the enforcement of Development Agreements.
• Respond to external inquiries from residents, utility companies, engineers, developers, etc., related to City infrastructure, services, standards, and development Procedures.
• Review plot plans and survey certificates to ensure lot grading complies with the approved drainage plans.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental, Water Resources or another Municipal Services related field. The incumbent will be a member (or be eligible for membership) in the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET). A Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License is required for this position. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the design, construction, or operation of municipal infrastructure including extensive use of digital design, mapping, and/or asset management tools and experience in reading, interpreting, or drafting of engineering drawings is required. Alternatively, two (2) years of experience in planning/development including involvement in engineering design and development administration is required. A good technical understanding of how municipal infrastructure systems are designed, constructed and operated is necessary. The Technologist must have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and legal documents. Good technical skills with AutoCAD, GIS and other computer software are needed, as well as an aptitude for logical problem solving. A current five (5) year Driver’s Abstract will be required at the time of interview.

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday

Duration: June 29, 2026 – January 3, 2028 (with the possibility of extension)

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. In addition to a positive and collaborative work environment, we offer the following:

• Competitive wages
• Training/education and professional development opportunities
• 50% discount for you and your family to applicable City facilities
• This position is not eligible for benefits or pension

Fort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 - 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.

The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

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