Indigenous Projects Team – Project Engineer

The Indigenous Projects Team (IPT) at RJC is a team of culturally-sensitive, emotionally intelligent practitioners with a focus on work with First Nations and Indigenous Led Organizations. We strive to collaboratively deliver projects in alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Call to Action #92.  Our team’s work is focused on housing, disaster recovery, climate adaptation, support of Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area development, and educational support and outreach.  At all times, we are committed to meaningful consultation, building respectful relationships, and obtaining the free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous peoples for our projects.

We aim to take a systems approach to our projects – seeing the interconnections between infrastructure, culture, and the environment.  We believe that engineering projects can be a leverage point for reconciliation in Canada.

Specializing in structural engineering, building science, structural restoration, structural glass engineering, parking facility design and building energy modelling, RJC Engineers (RJC) is one of Canada’s leading engineering firms. Recognized as an exceptional workplace, we mentor the next generation of Canada’s ‘best and brightest’ engineers and technologists. With offices and expertise across Canada, we challenge our people to push technical boundaries and provide leadership in our fields of practice, while providing services for clients and projects nationwide.

We believe in taking care of our people and help them realize their full potential. RJC offers the opportunity to work in an engaging team environment where you will work on exciting and challenging projects, discover new and developing technologies, practices and techniques and where you will flourish in a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. Working under the guidance of leading technical specialists who broadly share their expertise, you will get to fine tune your skills and cultivate your expertise while being given the opportunity to pursue your professional goals.

Candidate Profile

The IPT Project Engineer is responsible for the evaluation, assessment and design of existing and new residential, commercial and industrial structures. The successful candidate has knowledge of Canada’s historical context with Indigenous peoples and is comfortable engaging with First Nations clients and organizations in a respectful manner, communicating with community leaders and contractors, and working on active construction sites. A commitment to providing first-rate client service and technical excellence with a two-eyed seeing perspective and from a base of empathetic understanding to deliver practical, creative, and holistic solutions is essential. An inquisitive outlook, a hard worker who listens readily, quickly assumes responsibility, and is a team player who has the ability to work independently with minimum direction are traits that are required to be successful in this role.

Location: Victoria

Start Date: Immediately

Salary Range: $68,000 - $85,000 (Dependent on experience)

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage projects and clients from conceptual design to final completion
• Site investigation and evaluation of existing building structures and infrastructure, including coordination of sub-consultant services as required
• Formulate development and rehabilitation programs and recommend project concepts to the client, community, and funding agencies
• Design and analyze existing building components, including consideration of upgrades and improvements to meet client and community needs
• Preparation of reports and studies
• Preparation of project drawings and specifications, including coordination of sub-consultants as required
• Coordination of other engineering and architectural disciplines
• Contract administration/construction review while implementing restoration work
• Mentor and train junior staff
• Market and solicit work from new and existing clients

Professional Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Civil Engineering Degree from an accredited university – Preference may be given for those candidates with completed courses in Building Science.
• Registered as a P.Eng with the Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC), or eligible for registration.

EXPERIENCE

• 5 - 10 years' of consulting engineering experience
• Supervision of 2 or 3 junior engineers / engineering interns / technologists
• Previous knowledge of Canada’s history with Indigenous peoples, the TRC Calls to Action, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) is considered an asset
• Previous knowledge and application of design thinking and systems thinking frameworks is considered an asset

SKILLS

• Committed to client service and technical excellence
• Ability to conceptualize design with an understanding of constructability
• Team player with ability to work independently with minimum direction
• Strong attention to detail and produce error free, high-quality work
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Able to interact professionally with all levels of business personnel and build strong working relationships
• Proven leadership skills
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and project management skills
• Self-motivated, faster learner with the desire to continually learn and grow
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders

Are you someone who exhibits our core attributes?

• Creative Mindset - provide new and diverse ideas
• Proactive Approach - take initiative and seek opportunities for growth
• Supportive Teamwork - promote an inclusive and respectful work environment and culture
• Trusted Advisor - demonstrate integrity
• Lead With Purpose - empower, develop and support others to reach their full potential

What can we offer you?

• An inspiring workplace that supports its people and recognizes great work
• Stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career
• An opportunity to use your skills as an engineer to make support reconciliation in Canada
• A supportive and inclusive network of people that help each other reach their goals
• A comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your success, including eligibility for a performance-based bonus and share ownership program
• An extensive and generous benefits package including a $1000 Health Care Spending Account
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-up Program
• Investing in your future, opportunity to become part of an employee-owned organization and eligible for RJC’s matching Registered Retirement Saving Plan (RRSP)