As the largest operating company in the integrated TransLink enterprise, Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) operates a fleet of clean-fuel conventional and community shuttle buses, zero-emission trolley buses, and passenger ferry SeaBuses in Metro Vancouver, the largest single transit service area in Canada.
At CMBC, one of BC’s Top Employers, we're committed to providing an innovative, healthy, and engaging workforce. This is reflected in our workforce of over 5,500 employees performing over 400 unique jobs, who are committed and empowered to deliver service that attracts nearly 1.1 million passengers daily and connects people, businesses, and communities in the Metro Vancouver region.
We have the important job of helping our passengers get to work, appointments, visiting with family and friends, and back again every day. Metro Vancouver relies on us, and we take that as a point of pride.
Responsibilities
Provides a variety of engineering and project management services for the Trolley Pole Replacement Program and other projects related to the trolley overhead network.
Works with Technical Supervisors in designing a variety of overhead improvements including details of overhead assemblies and layouts, etc.
Prepares cost estimates, specifications and tendering documents for trolley overhead relocation projects.
Acts as project lead on assigned projects.
Provides subject matter expertise advice in the design/review of inspection tools and safety devices necessary for the safe and proper implementation of assigned projects.
Provides technical advice and direction to staff and contractors engaged in pole foundation and underground duct work.
Prepares CAD design drawings for construction of new facilities or changes to existing overhead network.
Liaises with concerned CMBC departments, TransLink departments, municipal engineering departments, Ministry of Transportation, project consultants, contractors and BC Hydro regarding planned work and facilities under construction to facilitate construction schedule.
Prepares and coordinates the ongoing revisions and issues of the Trolley Overhead Construction Standards and Parts Catalogue.
Qualifications
Requires Grade twelve (12) graduation plus a diploma in Civil/Structural Engineering Technology, including training in project management methods and CAD software.
Requires three (3) years experience, including a period as Technologist in Training, to have planned and coordinated independently a variety of capital projects, to have developed skills to communicate effectively with, and obtain cooperation from contractors, suppliers, civic planning and engineering staff.
An additional up to one (1) year on the job to learn the technical aspects of CMBC trolley overhead, policies, procedures and systems for managing capital projects, understand the roles and develop relationships with other CMBC departments and external contractors, and regulators (e.g. City staff).
Other Information
Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.
Work Schedule
37.5 hours per week.
Work Designation
Resident
This position works predominately on-site
Rate of Pay
Salary $8,236 - $9,896 per month (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity).
The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan. Focus on your development through tuition reimbursement, training, and mentorship programs. Enjoy a variety of health and wellness programs, including access to gym facilities. Speak to us to know more about what we offer.
