Engineering Assistant 2 – Pumps & Controls Municipality: City of Surrey This posting closed on December 19, 2009 at 4:30 PM Job ID: 06-UN-69 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Department: Engineering Job Description: The City of Surrey is British Columbia’s second largest city and one of Canada’s most progressive and rapidly growing municipalities. Innovation and technological leadership are vital to our progress as a civic corporation servicing a community of 460,000 citizens. Within this demanding and challenging environment, a career opportunity exists within our Engineering Department, Pumps and Controls Section. Duties: This is an entry to mid-level technical and administrative position that performs moderately complex work. Working under the direction of the Pumps & Controls Manager, you will perform technical work related to the operations of a variety of City engineering activities and projects specifically related to pumps & control support systems for water, sewer and drainage. Educational Requirements: The successful candidate will have a diploma in Mechanical or Civil Engineering Technology or a related field from an accredited technical institute; eligible for registration as a Technician or Technologist in the A.S.T.T.B.C.; have familiarity with municipal water, sewer and drainage pumps & controls support system functions; related administrative and public relations experience; superior organizational, interpersonal and communications skills; a demonstrated ability to develop and implement maintenance programs and schedules; a sound knowledge and ability to operate computer equipment and software as applied to the work performed. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is also required. Skill Requirements: Preference may be given to applicants with demonstrated experience working within a municipal engineering operations and services environment. Knowledge of motors, pumps, pump station controls and pump station operations is a definite asset and will be considered in lieu of municipal experience. Additional Information: Applicants must possess the ability to communicate and deal effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups including the general public, internal municipal staff and elected officials, and external private and government agencies. A valid BC Driver’s license is also required. Address: 14245 - 56th Avenue Surrey, British Columbia V3X 3A2, Canada E-mail: Fax: Opening Date: October 19, 2009 08:30 AM Closing Date: December 19, 2009 04:30 PM *If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity and possess strong customer service skills, please apply on-line. City of Opportunity. Progress Through Diversity. The City of Surrey wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advises that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Back