Bowen Island Municipality, established in 1999 as British Columbia’s only island Municipality, is a community of approximately 3,500 full time residents. The island is accessed by a 20 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay. The Municipality is committed to enhancing its unique natural ecosystems, improving economic, environmental and social well-being, and fostering community involvement.

Reporting to the Public Works Superintendent, the Engineering Assistant will be:

Required to provide technical assistance and support to the Public Works Superintendent for engineering, public works, utilities and parks related activities.
Responsible to assist in asset management for all infrastructures within Bowen Island including the development/maintenance of asset inventories, asset values and maintenance and replacement strategies.
Responsible to assist in implementing annual capital programs, planning and undertaking special projects, and liaising with various groups as required.

The successful applicant will:

Have related civil engineering credentials coupled with approximately 5 years related experience of increasing responsibility.
Have a demonstrated knowledge of municipal engineering, operations and asset management.
Have strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, and a demonstrated success in working effectively with elected officials and staff in a team environment.
Be cost conscious, innovative and bring leadership qualities along with a progressive, proactive approach.

The salary range for this position is competitive and includes a full range of benefits. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their detailed resume and covering letter in confidence by 4:00 p.m., Thursday November 12th, 2015 to the attention of: