26-130 Development Services Technician

City of Maple Ridge; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Maple Ridge is seeking an Auxiliary Development Services Technician to join the Planning & Building team. You will assist customers, review permits, and support planning and engineering bylaws with accuracy and courtesy.

In this role you will answer inquiries, process applications, schedule inspections, maintain data records, and provide clerical assistance to ensure smooth operation of the department. The position offers an auxiliary schedule and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• High school graduation plus introductory technical courses related to the work.
• Experience reviewing and processing permits, applications, building inspections and approvals.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 and related software.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers at the counter or by phone with enquiries on zoning, building regulations, water services and permit processes.
• Review and process documents for permits, inspections and approvals; schedule inspections; maintain data files and systems; provide admin support.

Skills

MS Office 365

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Introductory technical courses

Tools

GIS mapping system

Job description

CLOSING: August 23, 2026

We strive for excellence as we deliver vital municipal services with innovation, accountability and efficiency to meet the needs of the community now and into the future. Be part of our story. Come grow with us!

Position Overview

We are looking for an Auxiliary Development Services Technician to join our team! We require a positive team member with strong communication, conflict resolution skills, and superior customer service orientation.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICIAN

COMPETITION: #26-130

STATUS: Auxiliary (CUPE)

DEPARTMENT: Planning & Building

SALARY: $31.39 - $36.84 per hour

CLOSING: August 23, 2026

We strive for excellence as we deliver vital municipal services with innovation, accountability and efficiency to meet the needs of the community now and into the future. Be part of our story. Come grow with us!

Position Overview

We are looking for an Auxiliary Development Services Technician to join our team! We require a positive team member with strong communication, conflict resolution skills, and superior customer service orientation.

In this dynamic position, the successful incumbent will be part of a team providing direct in person service to customers with a variety of technical enquiries regarding planning, building, and engineering related bylaws.. from residents, builders, and professionals in the development industry. You will be responsible for reviewing and processing various documents relating to various types of permits, applications, building inspections and approvals, scheduling inspections, creating and maintaining data files and systems, and providing administrative support for the effective operation of the Planning and Building department.

In This Role You Will

• Assisting customers at the counter or over the phone with detailed responses to enquiries, including zoning and building regulations, water services, policies, procedures, building permit process and inspection requirements, the GIS mapping system other information sources, and the roles and requirements of other departments and agencies.
• This role also ensures accurate and complete application documentation, explaining deficiencies and requirements for acceptance, calculating fees, issuing permits, and ensuring all fees and charges are paid.

Our Ideal Candidate Is

• A strong communicator with a service-oriented approach, able to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in MS Office 365

Desirable Training And Experience

• High school graduation supplemented by introductory technical courses related to the work, plus considerable related experience, OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the departmental and divisional procedures, bylaws, rules and regulations related to the work performed.
• Considerable knowledge of development, zoning, utilities, building and licensing bylaws and regulations as related to the work performed.
• Sound knowledge of the responsibility of other departments and outside agencies as they relate to the work performed.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts in processing inquiries and in providing a variety of information and related services.
• Ability to work with manual and electronic data management systems.
• Ability to read and understand plans and drawings related to the work performed.
• Ability to prepare and maintain reports, maps, records, and related material.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with minimal supervision.

HOURS OF WORK

This is an auxiliary position with no ongoing schedule of hours.

EQUITY STATEMENT

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [e-mail].

What We Offer You

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.