Cochrane is located in the breathtaking Bow Valley corridor in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southern Alberta. With a population of over 37,000 people, and growing steadily every year, Cochrane is a thriving town, surrounded by world-famous ranch country. Our western heritage is reflected in the Town’s architecture and our friendly people. The Town of Cochrane welcomes innovative and skilled individuals to join our team of over 250 employees.
Help Shape the Future of Cochrane!
Bring your civil engineering and land development expertise to a community that’s building for the future. The Town of Cochrane is seeking a motivated, community-minded Technologist to support subdivision and development review, municipal infrastructure oversight, and the delivery of high-quality community growth.
Whether you’re early in your career or bring several years of experience, this role offers meaningful work, professional growth, and the opportunity to directly influence Cochrane’s long-term development.
Your Impact
In this role, you will help ensure that subdivision and development projects meet the Town of Cochrane and City of Calgary engineering standards. You’ll support the full development lifecycle from application review to construction completion while providing exceptional service to residents, developers, consultants, and internal teams.
Your work will include:
- Reviewing engineering submissions for subdivisions, Development Permits, and capital projects
- Conducting site inspections and monitoring erosion and sediment control
- Guiding residents, developers, and stakeholders through development processes
- Administering and coordinating Construction Completion Certificates (CCC) and Final Acceptance Certificates (FAC)
- Maintaining accurate municipal infrastructure records, drawings, and documentation
- Updating the Town's CAD base to support GIS and Information Systems with accurate information Drafting Subdivision Servicing Agreements and assisting with Development Agreements Providing technical input to Area Structure Plans, Neighbourhood Plans, and other planning documents
- Collaborating with capital project teams to support project delivery
- Offering technical guidance and problem solving within the scope of the role
This position offers a blend of fieldwork, technical review, public interaction, and project coordination - ideal for someone who enjoys variety and appreciates working closely with a small, collaborative team of professionals to make a visible impact on a growing community!
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Apply your civil engineering and land development skills to projects that directly shape Cochrane’s future
- Join a small, collaborative team where your ideas matter and your contributions are visible
- Experience true variety—inspections, technical reviews, public inquiries, and project coordination
- Contribute to innovative subdivision and capital projects that balance technical excellence and sustainability
- Make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, fast growing municipality
- Enjoy competitive compensation, strong benefits, and ongoing professional development
- Thrive in a culture built on transparency, curiosity, critical thinking, and innovation
- Cochrane is not your average municipality—we’re growing quickly, embracing innovation, and committed to continuous improvement. We support experimentation, learning, and new ideas as we build a community for the future.
Qualifications
We welcome candidates with a mix of education and experience from consulting, construction, or municipal environments.
- Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology
- Knowledge of municipal infrastructure, engineering design standards, and construction practices
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience with drafting, modelling, or GIS software is an asset
- Experience with site inspections, surveying, or development review is an asset
- Understanding of development approval timelines and municipal processes
- Demonstrated negotiation and problem solving abilities
- ASET membership or eligibility
- Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License
Cochrane is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment for all employees. As part of our team, you'll take reasonable care to protect your health and safety and that of others, follow all relevant health and safety legislation, and participate in orientations and training.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, contribute, and help shape a thriving community, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help build the future of Cochrane.
- Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter outlining how their experience aligns with the required qualifications, skills, and abilities
- All qualified candidates will be requested to complete an online suitability survey
- Applications are open until a suitable candidate is found at www.cochrane.ca/jobs
- $48.19 - $52.36/hour (based on qualifications), 35 hours/week + benefits and pension!
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.
Land Acknowledgement
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
