Design Approval Technician IIB

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador; Happy Valley-Goose Bay; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking a Design Approval Technician IIB in Labrador Region to interpret, implement and enforce fire, life safety and accessibility regulations governing building design and use. You will review drawings, inspect facilities, and maintain registrations and inspections databases in a regulatory context.

Responsibilities include registering roadway/access permits, coordinating with stakeholders, and producing reports on deficiencies.

Qualifications

• Three-year diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Architectural Engineering Technology (equivalencies considered).
• Experience interpreting building codes, regulations or standards (asset).
• Experience in regulatory compliance for building design or construction (asset).

Responsibilities

• Interpret, implement and enforce fire, life safety and accessibility regulations in design and construction.
• Review and register drawings and specifications for construction/alteration of buildings and fuel systems for regulatory conformance.
• Inspect facilities such as personal care, alternate family care, day care and registered projects.
• Prepare reports outlining applicable deficiencies; maintain registrations and inspections database.
• Register protected roads zoning/highway access/sign applications and issue related permits.

Skills

Building codes

Regulatory compliance

Time management

Communication

Client service

Accountability

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Job description

Allowances: Labrador Benefits Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat

Department of Government Services - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Reporting to the Manager of Operations (Labrador Region), the Design Approval Technician IIB is responsible for interpreting, implementing and enforcing fire, life safety and accessibility regulations, codes and standards that govern the design, construction and use of buildings and facilities. Specifically, this position reviews and registers drawings and specifications for construction/alteration of buildings and gasoline/diesel/fuel oil systems for regulatory conformance; provides expertise to various internal and public stakeholder groups; maintains a database for registrations and inspections; inspects personal care, alternate family care, day care facilities and registered projects; prepares reports outlining applicable deficiencies; registers protected roads zoning /highway access / sign applications and issues related permits; and performs other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

• Completion of a three-year diploma program in Civil Engineering Technology or Architectural Engineering Technology (Equivalencies will be considered)
• Experience interpreting, applying, preparing or approving building codes, regulations or standards (asset)
• Experience in performing regulatory compliance relating to building design or construction (asset)

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of building design and construction practices and standards
• Knowledge of fire and life safety practices and standards
• Knowledge of fire alarm and suppression systems (asset)
• Ability to manage time and tasks
• Ability to effectively exchange information
• Client-service orientation
• Compliance monitoring skills
• Accountability

Conditions of Offer

• Proof of valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Recent and satisfactory Criminal Records Check from local police

Conditions of Acceptance

• Acknowledges requirement for use of a private vehicle (with business insurance)
• Acknowledges requirement for exposure to physical dangers
• Acknowledges requirement for day travel (significant)Acknowledges requirement for overnight travel (occasional)

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact, Jeff Pickett– Regional Director at [phone] or [e-mail].