Parking Meter Technical Specialist

Support Vancouver parking infrastructure through electronic diagnostics and data reporting for the City of Vancouver’s parking meters and pay stations.

This Engineering Assistant monitors, collects, and coordinates technical and operational asset information. The position manages parking meter hardware, software databases, programming, servicing, and performance reporting for more than 11,000 parking meter spaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program rate profiles, messages, meter behaviours, hardware, and software
• Diagnose equipment issues and plan preventative maintenance activities
• Maintain asset databases, inventories, reports, and deployment recommendations
• Analyze performance data, maintenance reports, usage patterns, and service-life risks
• Train, coach, and provide technical guidance to field staff

Requirements:

• Diploma in Engineering Technology or data/software, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of electronic and electro-mechanical diagnosis, programming, and repair
• Ability to aggregate database data and produce accurate reports
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, interpretive, and communication skills
• Required five-year ICBC driving records and claims history

Apply electronic equipment expertise, parking meter programming, and analytical reporting skills to support Vancouver’s public services.