Project Coordinator - Sanitary Planning

City of Surrey

$105K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of a recognized Civil Engineering Technology diploma (2 years or longer).
  • Registration or ability to register with a relevant professional association.
  • Minimum 5 years of civil engineering experience with technical knowledge and supervisory experience.
  • Valid and unrestricted driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Review technical design drawings and contract documents for projects.
  • Implement data collection programs like flow monitoring and odour control.
  • Operate hydraulic models and analyze performance of the sewer system.
  • Assess inflow and infiltration levels through data analysis.
  • Lead inspection and rehabilitation programs, managing field investigations and public engagement.
  • Manage sewer planning assignments for Neighbourhood Concept Plans, evaluating infrastructure needs.
  • Coordinate with municipalities and external partners on sewer utility operations.

Benefits

  • Full-time union position with job security and career advancement opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work in a senior technical role within a major utility organization.
  • Diverse experience within sewer system planning and asset management.
  • Collaboration with a dynamic team and mentorship of junior staff.
Full Job Description
Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time

Scope

Join one of Canada's largest and most innovative sewer utilities as a Project Coordinator in our Sanitary Planning Section. This is a senior technical and administrative role within the Utilities Division, offering diverse experience in sewer system planning, design coordination, asset management, and source control programs. You'll work with a dynamic team to review development applications, manage inspection and rehabilitation projects, analyze system performance, and support infrastructure planning for a rapidly growing city.

Responsibilities

  • Review and provide technical input on design drawings, contract documents, and specifications for engineering and land development projects.
  • Implement and manage data collection programs (e.g. flow monitoring, odour control).
  • Operate sewer hydraulic models and conduct detailed performance analyses of the sanitary sewer system.
  • Analyze flow monitoring and operational data to assess inflow and infiltration (I&I) levels.
  • Lead I&I inspection and rehabilitation programs, including field investigations, contractor and consultant management and public engagement.
  • Manage sewer planning technical assignments for Neighbourhood Concept Plans (NCPs), evaluating servicing needs and infrastructure upgrades for new developments.
  • Provide technical support around asset management and renewal planning for the City's sanitary infrastructure
  • Coordinate with regional and neighbouring municipalities on sewer utility operations and administration.
  • Develop work plans and manage external consultants for various sewer planning projects and initiatives.
  • Collaborate with internal departments and external partners (e.g. consultants, contractors, municipalities, utility companies, and other agencies) to support sewer planning projects and programs.
  • Mentor junior staff and provide technical support to engineers and technical staff in the Utilities Division.


Qualifications

  • Completion of a two-year diploma or longer in a discipline of Civil Engineering Technology relevant to the position from a recognized post-secondary institution.
  • Registration or ability to register with the Association of Applied Science Technologists BC, or Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
  • Minimum five years of relevant civil engineering experience, with a demonstrated technical knowledge and supervisory experience and/or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Valid and unrestricted driver's license.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ASSETS
  • Experience with ArcGIS, InfoWorks ICM, PowerBI, MS Access, and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in both office and field environments.
  • Familiarity with utility planning, asset management, and linear infrastructure design.
  • Customer service experience and comfort interacting with the public.


Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 1

Pay Grade: 27

Pay Steps

Hourly Rate

Step 1

$50.90

Step 2 (6 Months)

$53.04

Step 3 (18 Months)

$55.19

Step 4 (30 Months)

$57.67

Conditions of Employment

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until September 25, 2026.

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