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Cowichan Valley Regional DistrictEngineering Technologist II Position: ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST IIDivision: UtilitiesType: Regular Full Time - CUPEApplication Deadline: September 14, 2026 by 4:30 pmApplications: Qualified applicants are invited to applyonline at careers-cvrd.icims.comCompetition Number: 26171-ELocated on Vancouver Island just 50 km north of Victoria and 30 km south of Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is in the ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations including the Quw'utsun, Malahat, Ts'uubaa-asatx, Halalt, Penelakut, Stz'uminus, Lyackson, Pauquachin, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht Nations. Local First Nations Peoples have stewarded the lands, waters, plants, and animals of this region since beyond time immemorial. The CVRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 95,000. The picturesque Cowichan Valley offers a warm climate and numerous parks, recreational, cultural, and social opportunities such as majestic mountains, the rugged West Coast Trail, serene lakes, and one of the world?s tallest free-standing timber rail trestles.The Utilities Division of the Cowichan Valley Regional District is seeking applications for a regular full time Engineering Technologist II.General Information Reporting to the Senior Manager - Utilities, the Engineering Technologist II is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical tasks of a municipal engineering nature, including coordinating the Water Meter and Water/Wastewater Sampling Programs; processing applications for sanitary sewer, water, and drainage systems; assisting in maintaining and updating the asset inventories; and assisting with developing hydraulic computer models for water and wastewater systems.Qualifications Graduation from a recognized technical institute with a diploma in civil engineering and eligible for membership in the ASTT as a technologist/technician, or a combination of education and appropriate training and experience. A minimum of two (2) years of related experience in the civil engineering field (in positions of increasing responsibility). WHMIS Certificate - provided by employer First Aid Level I with CPR C Valid Class 5 Driver's License A full job description listing all the job requirements can be viewed online at careers-cvrd.icims.com.Hours of Work: Guaranteed 35 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position may be required to attend some evening and weekend meetings. This position is eligible for the Flex Time Program. Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the CVRD has a Work From Home program. This program allows staff to work remotely, with the number of remote days per week determined by operational requirements, from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a CVRD worksite. This position works from the CVRD's main office in Duncan, BC, and at this time, is eligible to be part of the Work From Home program, after a successful in-office training period.Salary: Wage rate in 2 steps as per the Collective Agreement between the CVRD and CUPE Local 358, $48.11 - $49.49 per hour (2026 rates). Benefits are included as per the CUPE Collective Agreement. To Apply: If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence via the application link above by 4:30 pm on the date indicated. Please include a driver?s abstract with your application. Note that testing may be required during the hiring process. Testing is based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications outlined in the job description. Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process should contact Human Resources at hr@cvrd.bc.ca to communicate their accommodation needs. Date posted: August 24, 2026 Location Duncan , BC Work location On site Salary $ 48.11 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source CivicJobs.ca #115698 Various locations Duncan, BC
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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.