Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$31/hr–$36/hr
Requisition ID: 46762 Organization Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the Cit…
Skills: Surveying, Total stations, Auto-levels, Traffic control, AutoCad
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$31/hr–$36/hr
Requisition ID: 46712 Organization Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the Cit…
Skills: Surveying, Total stations, Auto-levels, Traffic control, AutoCad
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$31/hr–$36/hr
Requisition ID: 47008 Organization Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the Cit…
Skills: Dispatching, Customer service, Switchboard operation, Clerical duties, Data entry
Lawrenceville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$4k–$6k/mo
Salary Range4,292.00 - 6,437.00Job SummaryThe Vancouver Police Department is an innovative, dynamic organization at the heart of one of the fastest growing cities in the Pacific Northwest. Behind every patrol shift, emer…
Skills: Procurement, Inventory management, Accounting principles, Purchase order processing, Invoice reconciliation
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$39/hr–$46/hr
Requisition ID: 46806 Organization Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the Cit…
Skills: Municipal inspection, Construction site management, Engineering drawing interpretation, Regulatory enforcement, Technical reporting
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$28/hr–$33/hr
Requisition ID: 46995 Organization Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the Cit…
Skills: Security operations, Access control, First aid, Incident reporting, Customer service
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$118k–$147k/yr
Requisition ID: 46937 Organization Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the Cit…
Skills: Program management, Engineering leadership, Sewer utility management, Regulatory compliance, Asset management
United States · On-site
$5k–$7k/mo
Salary Range5,146.00 - 6,577.00Job SummaryThe City of Vancouver is currently recruiting for a Utility Locator. The primary responsibilities for the job are to locate water, storm, and sewer underground utilities using ut…
Skills: Utility locating, GIS mapping, Electromagnetic metal pipeline tracing, Electronic equipment operation, Customer service
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$118k–$147k/yr
Requisition ID: 46815 Organization Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the Cit…
Skills: Civil engineering, Road design, Technical leadership, Project management, Construction management
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$118k–$147k/yr
Requisition ID: 46815 Organization Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the Cit…
Skills: Civil Engineering, Road Design, Technical Leadership, Project Management, Construction Management
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
Requisition ID: 45644 Organization Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), Van…
Skills: Manual labor, Driving, Vehicle inspection, Equipment maintenance, Waste collection
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$103k–$129k/yr
Requisition ID: 45804 Organization Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the Cit…
Skills: Occupational Health and Safety, Risk management, Safety management systems, ISO 45001, Incident investigation
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$103k–$129k/yr
Requisition ID: 46744 Organization Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the Cit…
Skills: Performance measurement, Data analytics, Business intelligence, Service evaluation, Business analysis
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$107k–$133k/yr
Requisition ID: 46657 Organization Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the Cit…
Skills: Electrical maintenance, Field Safety Representative, Project management, Budget management, Staff supervision
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$90k–$112k/yr
Requisition ID: 46962 Organization Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the Cit…
Skills: Critical Incident Stress Management, Crisis Intervention, Psychological First Aid, Mental Health Support, Trauma-Informed Care
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$103k–$129k/yr
Requisition ID: 46758 Organization Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the Cit…
Skills: Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Assessment, Safety Audits, Incident Investigation, Regulatory Compliance
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$118k–$147k/yr
Requisition ID: 46742 Organization Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the Cit…
Skills: Project management, Capital budgeting, Construction management, Real estate development, Feasibility studies
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$7k–$9k/mo
Salary Range6,845.00 - 8,750.00Job SummaryAs one of the fastest growing cities in the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver is building a city of the future through innovation, sustainable development, excellent leadership and ef…
Skills: Surface water management, Storm water inspection, Erosion prevention, Compliance enforcement, Technical assistance
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$43/hr–$50/hr
Requisition ID: 46900 Organization Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the Cit…
Skills: Arboriculture, Tree Biology, Landscape Architecture, Urban Forest Strategy, Plan Review
United States · On-site
$7k–$11k/mo
Salary Range7,339.00 - 11,010.00Job SummaryWith a fabulous waterfront, vibrant downtown, great parks, neighborhoods and public spaces, a commitment to smart growth, excellent service delivery and community engagement, Va…
Skills: Safety program administration, Hazard identification, Risk control, Regulatory compliance, Incident investigation
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The Survey Assistant II supports survey technicians by performing manual and technical field work, including operating survey equipment and conducting traffic control. Additionally, the role involves office-based tasks such as data entry, basic drafting using AutoCad, and maintaining field records.
Candidates must have a secondary school diploma with grade 12 mathematics and relevant survey experience or training. A valid Class 5 BC Driver's License is required, along with the physical ability to work outdoors in various conditions.
Requisition ID: 46762
Organization
Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.
With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.
Main Purpose and Function
The main purpose of the position is to assist a Survey Technician in manual and technical work in all aspects of conducting varied survey assignments including field and office related duties. The position assists in moderately complex survey work.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Assists a Survey Technician in the surveying of streets, lanes, and parks and others as assigned. Operates and maintains survey equipment such as total stations, survey controllers, auto-levels, and basic hand tools
Performs physical work including but not limited to locating survey pins, plugs and monuments, staking, exposing shallow utility covers and markers, clearing weeds, bush and other obstacles
Performs traffic control duties including creating basic traffic control plans, setting up traffic control devices, and acting as a traffic control person
Keeps field notes, sketches; makes computations and calculations as required
Office duties include data editing and input along with basic drafting using AutoCad.
Conducts field investigations, filing, and pickup and delivery of equipment or vehicles, supplies, and notices.
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Completion of secondary school diploma including courses in grade 12 mathematics or pre-calculus along with survey-related work experience and training, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of the methods, techniques and equipment used in Municipal survey work.
Working knowledge of office methods, procedures and practices.
Good knowledge of municipal design and construction of water main system.
Ability to establish and maintain effective respectful working relationships with staff, and exercise tact and diplomacy in relating to members of the public.
Ability to take direction from a rotating group of survey technicians in relation to specific assignments and carry out work diligently, efficiently, and safely.
Ability to accurately read, draw and interpret engineering drawings.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to perform detailed work accurately, neatly and rapidly
Skill in the use and care of surveying tools including total stations and levels.
Ability to perform physical work outdoors in all weather conditions including walking, lifting and carrying equipment over long distances on uneven terrain.
Sufficient physical strength to permit the lifting and carrying of equipment used in the work
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work safely in all traffic conditions and on construction sites
Driver’s License and Record Checks:
A current and valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License is a requirement of this position
The license must not include any restrictions that would affect the ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities
Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services
Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Start Date: September 2026
Position End Date: August 2028
Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-015: $31.13 to $36.57 per hour
Application Close: August 28, 2026
At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).More about unceded traditional territories
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Do your best work here. At the City of Vancouver, we're looking for great people who want to make a real difference in their communities. Join us to be part of a smart, innovative team looking to build a great city today and tomorrow. Vancouver. Where talented, diverse people live, work, and play.
Offices: 453 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4, CA · 2675 Yukon St, Vancouver, BC V5Y 3P9, CA
Do your best work here. At the City of Vancouver, we're looking for great people who want to make a real difference in their communities. Join us to be part of a smart, innovative team looking to build a great city today and tomorrow. Vancouver. Where talented, diverse people live, work, and play.
Offices: 453 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4, CA · 2675 Yukon St, Vancouver, BC V5Y 3P9, CA
