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:

• 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.

More About You

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.

For further details, see the Job Description.

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.