The District of Saanich is recognized as one of the most livable communities in Canada, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and service excellence. Our Engineering Department plays a vital role in supporting the municipality’s infrastructure and long-term planning, with a strong focus on sustainability, mobility, and community well-being.
The Transportation and Development Services Division is currently seeking a qualified and motivated professional for the permanent full-time position of Engineering Supervisor – Transportation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated technical team while contributing to a variety of transportation planning, operational, and infrastructure initiatives that directly support community mobility and safety.
The Engineering Supervisor provides technical leadership and oversight of staff within the transportation work group, reviews development applications and technical documents, responds to inquiries from the public and external stakeholders, conducts Synchro modelling and signal timing updates, and prepares reports for the Administrative Traffic Committee. The ideal candidate will have a passion for transportation, a solid understanding of Saanich’s current transportation plans and policies, strong customer service and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage staff and complex technical projects in a municipal setting.
Requirements include registration as an Applied Science Technologist with ASTTBC or a professional designation with APEGBC; a Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology; and eight years of progressive experience in transportation engineering, including supervisory experience. Additional qualifications such as PMP certification or training in asset management, traffic signal timing, multi-modal transportation design, and proficiency with engineering software (e.g. AutoCAD, GIS, Synchro) are considered assets. A valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week).
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $54.44 per hour and an excellent benefits package. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on August 24, 2025, quoting competition 25210. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.
The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca.
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