Development Engineer
- Lake Country, BC, Canada
You will receive a competitive salary of $51.75 an hour (2026 wage rate); · Full-time
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- You will receive a competitive salary of $51.75 an hour (2026 wage rate);
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About The Opportunity
The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Development Engineer based in Lake Country, BC.
Reporting to the Manager of Development Engineering, the Development Engineer is responsible for assisting with the operations of the Development Engineering Department. The Development Engineer will have responsibility for managing multiple projects at a time, interpreting land title documents, contracts, and agreements, and recommend approvals as appropriate. They will prepare servicing and development agreements and prepare and maintain a variety of reports, records, and related documents.
Your Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited
To qualify for this role, you must have a university degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline and a minimum of five years’ experience in local government, including engineering and infrastructure associated with land development. Additionally, a valid British Columbia Driver’s License, Class 5 is required.
As our ideal candidate, you have a strong aptitude for learning new procedures and making effective use of changing technology. You have comprehensive knowledge of design concepts and construction practices related to municipal engineering and land development practices. You have considerable knowledge of complex technical and legislative regulations regarding land development.
Above all, we value a collaborative attitude, fostering positive working relationships with staff and tactfully conveying information and policies to the public.
About The Benefits
Applications will be accepted through our website at www.lakecountry.bc.ca until 4:00pm on October 8, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting hr@lakecountry.bc.ca.
The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Development Engineer based in Lake Country, BC.
Reporting to the Manager of Development Engineering, the Development Engineer is responsible for assisting with the operations of the Development Engineering Department. The Development Engineer will have responsibility for managing multiple projects at a time, interpreting land title documents, contracts, and agreements, and recommend approvals as appropriate. They will prepare servicing and development agreements and prepare and maintain a variety of reports, records, and related documents.
Your Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited
- Review and evaluate engineering (and other professional) reports and studies, ensuring their conformance with applicable bylaws, policies, and engineering standards, and confirming their results and recommendations are captured into the project design and methodology;
- Review and interpret land titles documents, legal agreements, master/phased development agreements as they relate to complex and multifaceted land use applications, such as subdivision and other related, in accordance with applicable regulations, policies and legislation.
To qualify for this role, you must have a university degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline and a minimum of five years’ experience in local government, including engineering and infrastructure associated with land development. Additionally, a valid British Columbia Driver’s License, Class 5 is required.
As our ideal candidate, you have a strong aptitude for learning new procedures and making effective use of changing technology. You have comprehensive knowledge of design concepts and construction practices related to municipal engineering and land development practices. You have considerable knowledge of complex technical and legislative regulations regarding land development.
Above all, we value a collaborative attitude, fostering positive working relationships with staff and tactfully conveying information and policies to the public.
About The Benefits
- You will receive a competitive salary of $51.75 an hour (2026 wage rate);
- Generous vacation and wellness leave;
- 100% Employer-covered health and paramedical benefits;
- Professional and education development support;
- An attractive pension program; and
- A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture.
Applications will be accepted through our website at www.lakecountry.bc.ca until 4:00pm on October 8, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting hr@lakecountry.bc.ca.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage multiple development engineering projects and review engineering reports and studies for compliance with applicable bylaws, policies, and standards. Interpret land titles and development agreements, recommend approvals, prepare servicing and development agreements, and maintain related reports and records.
Requirements
A university degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline and at least five years of local government experience involving engineering and infrastructure associated with land development are required. Candidates must hold a valid Class 5 British Columbia driver's license and have knowledge of municipal engineering, land development, construction practices, and relevant technical and legislative regulations.
Skills
- Civil Engineering
- Municipal Engineering
- Land Development
- Project Management
- Engineering Report Review
- Engineering Standards
- Bylaw Compliance
- Land Title Interpretation
- Legal Agreement Interpretation
- Development Agreements
- Servicing Agreements
- Subdivision Applications
- Design Concepts
- Construction Practices
- Legislative Regulations
- Public Communication
Benefits
- Vacation Leave
- Wellness Leave
- Health and Paramedical Benefits
- Professional Development Support
- Education Development Support
- Pension Program
- Collaborative and Inclusive Work Culture
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Categories
- Engineering
- Government & Public Sector
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Civil Engineering
- Municipal Engineering
- Land Development
- Local Government
- Infrastructure
- Development Engineering
- Project Management
- Engineering Reports
- Professional Studies
- Bylaws
- Policies
- Engineering Standards
- Land Titles
- Legal Agreements
- Master Development Agreements
- Phased Development Agreements
- Subdivision
- Land Use Applications
- Servicing Agreements
- Development Agreements
- Project Design
- Construction Practices
- Legislation
- Class 5 Driver's License
- Public Communication