Career/job opportunities

A Pipelayer I installs, fits, repairs, and maintains water, sanitary, sewer, and storm drainage pipe systems.

A Traffic Technician provides preliminary planning, design and management solutions for all City transportation network, traffic safety and roadway development activities.

The City of Kelowna’s Property Management Department oversees a number of programs for civic properties including sidewalk patio programs, food concessions and residential rentals. Use your property management talents to lease/rent land, residential homes and civic buildings on behalf of the City.

As an experienced leader, problem solver, communicator and negotiator with related post-secondary diploma or degree, you will be relied on as the City’s technical expert when providing advice to City departments and the general public on all municipal land matters. Candidates must be eligible for membership in Real Estate or Appraisal Institutes (RIBC, AACI), BOMA or International Right of Way Association (IRWA).

Do you have a passion for data and GIS? We are looking for an individual with strong technical skills and a passion for data and GIS to join the Data Service and Analytics team as a Mapping Technician. If you believe in working collaboratively in an agile environment that embraces new technology to support data-driven decision making, this is a great opportunity for you to join our exciting and fast-paced team.

As an important part of our team of data specialists, you will be responsible for maintaining and updating the datasets in our corporate spatial database and performing on-going data quality control. You will process data requests and provide technical advice to staff and external consultants while analyzing data and creating maps, drawings, plans, graphs, charts and other presentation products. You will also oversee the intake of as-built drawings and subdivisions into the GIS and operate and maintain GIS equipment such as large format printers and plotters.

Help create Kelowna as a City of the Future. Our diverse and dynamic team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly and lead responsibly. Live, work and play in one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Kelowna boasts miles of lake access, public areas and outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, healthy and connected neighbourhoods. While we think Kelowna is the best place to live, we understand if you’re not on the same page (well, sort of). With modern technology and an ever-changing virtual landscape, we may be willing to consider applicants who are wanting to work remotely, provided they reside in the Okanagan region.

Build a strong city! With over a hundred buildings, facilities and properties to manage, the City of Kelowna is currently looking for a self-motivated, team-player to join our Building Services team as a HVAC Technician.

An HVAC Technician diagnoses, designs, installs, maintains and repairs heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

With your Refrigeration Mechanic and Gasfitter (Class B) TQs and relevant experience, you will diagnose, install, repair and maintain heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. You will have the opportunity to support the implementation of a preventative maintenance program, as well as contribute to ongoing facility conditions assessments. Depending on experience, there may also be opportunities to support the delivery of capital renewal projects.

As the Human Resources Business Partner, you will provide general HR guidance and services to City departments including recruitment and selection of employees as well as partnering with Managers on employee relations and performance management. You will also ensure compliance with Collective Agreement requirements and other applicable legislation.

A Design Technician designs, prepares plans for, coordinates, and inspects municipal roads/utility infrastructure projects.

An Equipment Operator III operates and maintains heavy mobile equipment according to competency standards, safety practices and regulations. Performs manual work.