The City currently has an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Transportation Technician II position. The successful candidate will assist with traffic permits, transportation studies, plan road systems, traffic control systems, traffic calming, traffic and pedestrian safety installations, and use various traffic software, applications, and AutoCAD. The position also involves a high degree of visual and mental concentration and/or occasional pressures of volume of work and deadlines as well as regular outside field trips for data collection.
As a key member of our Transportation team, you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of our city, while enjoying a host of benefits that come with being a part of our team. From job security to an unbeatable pension plan, we take care of our employees. But it's not just about work - Kamloops offers an active outdoor lifestyle with endless opportunities for hiking, biking, skiing, and more. And with a renewed focus on housing growth, there has never been a more exciting time to be a part of our team. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in one of Canada's most beautiful and dynamic cities.
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We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit - traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:
- Completion of a two-year diploma in Engineering from a recognized technical institute with emphasis on the traffic and transportation field.
- Minimum of three years' experience in traffic, transportation, or civil engineering technology.
- Registered as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT) with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC).
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.
- Eligibility to obtain Traffic Control Person (TCP) Certification within one (1) year.
For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position. This is a CUPE local 900 position.
