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Engineering Assistant IIIRequisition ID: 46809 OrganizationVancouver 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 FunctionThe Engineering Assistant III performs a variety of technical, supervisory, outreach, and administrative duties primarily to support the various programs managed within the Street Use Management Branch. These programs include Public Bike Share, Shared E-Scooter, street vending, patios and merchandise display programs, among others. Specific Duties/Responsibilities Reviews and interprets engineering and architectural drawings, field observations, and studies related to permits, licensed uses, and development applications as they relate to programs within the Street Use Management Branch. Develops geometric and sign/paint designs of moderate or higher complexity using AutoCAD according to design standards and principles. Produces and maintains reports, statistics and accurate records related to projects and programs within Street Use Management. Coordinates preparation, installation and operational processes including tracking and issuing permits for Branch projects and programs. Undertakes research and analyzes data, and provides summary reports and recommendations including, assisting in preparing Council reports presentations and technical studies. Performs inspections and field work (taking accurate measurements, detailed notes and clear pictures) for site inspections and construction reviews. Educates business about bylaws and program regulations through written correspondence and direct engagement with businesses, individuals. Develops and maintains relationships, and communicates verbally and in writing with the public, community groups, stakeholders, internal departments and senior staff. Assists and participates in project related public and stakeholder meetings and events; organizing and sometimes leading meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Creates maps, graphics, and presentations for public meetings, website content, and internal communication, including work with GIS software and graphic programs. Oversees the work of junior staff. Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned.Minimum Qualification RequirementsEducation and Experience: Completion of Grade 12 supplemented with courses in Civil Engineering Technology or other equivalent area of study, plus sound related experience, or an equivalent combination of training/experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Sound knowledge of current transportation engineering design principles and methods. Working knowledge of the City's public space and transportation policies and regulations, community planning processes and land use policy would be an asset. Knowledge of strategic plans including Corporate Plan, Engineering Strategic Plan, Greenest City Action Plan, Climate Emergency Action Plan, and Transportation 2040. Strong research and investigation skills; demonstrated ability to summarize data in an accurate written format; assist in the preparation of a variety of technical reports. Demonstrated organizational skills. Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to provide accurate and thorough information to the public; and a proven ability to Location Vancouver , BC Work location On site Salary $ 39.66 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Term or contract Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source CivicJobs.ca #115675 Various locations Vancouver, BC
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.