Building Permits Assistant

City of Coquitlam, BC; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and extended benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Job summary

The City of Coquitlam is seeking two regular full-time Building Permits Assistants to join the Planning & Development Department. This role involves technical and clerical work in the processing and preliminary review of building and trade permit applications for all structures.

The candidate receives and processes permit applications; conducts preliminary review of permit applications and plans; ensures application requirements are in accordance with applicable standards and regulations;

Qualifications

• Graduation with a Diploma in architectural or building construction technology or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Certificate of Qualification in the building construction trades preferred or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Process permit applications and conduct preliminary review of permit applications and plans.
• Ensure application requirements are in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Coordinate permit application processing through departments; liaise with a variety of internal and external contacts; answer public inquiries; advise customers if an Architect is required; deal with complaints.
• Monitor and coordinate interdepartmental approval of reviews during construction; prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports and correspondence related to the work; and may schedule inspection appointments and attend project sites with inspection staff.

Skills

Independent judgement

Education

Diploma in architectural or building construction technology

Certificate of Qualification in building construction trades

Class 5 Driver’s License (BC)

Job description

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningfulcareer opportunities to make a difference within the local community. Asthe sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Ourdiverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow throughinnovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, andstate-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing ourresources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant,growing regional urban centre.Weenvision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

About You / What We Are Looking For

The City of Coquitlam is looking for tworegular full-time Building Permits Assistants to join the Planning &Development Department! This role involves technical and clerical work in theprocessing and preliminary review of building and trade permit applications forall structures. The candidate receives and processes permit applications;conducts preliminary review of permit applications and plans; ensuresapplication requirements are in accordance with applicable standards andregulations; coordinates permit application processing through departments;liaises with a variety of internal and external contacts; answers publicinquiries, advises customers if an Architect is required, deals withcomplaints; monitors and coordinates interdepartmental approval of reviewsduring construction; prepares and maintains a variety of records, reports andcorrespondence related to the work; and may schedule inspection appointmentsand attend project sites with inspection staff. Considerable independentjudgement and action is exercised within established rules, regulations,policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduationwith a Diploma in architectural or building construction technology, aCertificate of Qualification in the building construction trades preferred; oran equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Avalid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of B.C.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduation with a Diploma in architectural or building constructiontechnology, a Certificate of Qualification in the building construction tradespreferred; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Previousmunicipal or construction related experience.

Level One,Two or Three qualification under the Building Act.

What We Offer:

T his CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $37.09 - $43.64 (2026rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors includingqualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse teamdedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in varietyof learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is anopportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This positionis based in Coquitlam. The City offers an attractive vacation and extendedbenefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal PensionPlan.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Coquitlamis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancingequitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As anorganization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment tosupport our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity,diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of theseprinciples, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.

If at any time during the application or recruitment process you requireadditional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team forconfidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.

Applicants underconsideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable policeinformation check.

We thank allapplicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interviewwill be contacted.