Property Use Coordinator

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Burnaby is looking for a Property Use Coordinator to manage public compliance with various property use regulations. The role involves investigating complaints, mediating disputes, assessing properties for violations, and preparing reports. Candidates should have post-secondary education and experience in public relations or related areas, with strong communication and analytical skills. A valid Driver’s Licence for British Columbia is required. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation, contributing to community welfare.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education, preferably in communications, public relations, or related fields.
• Considerable experience related to property use and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of bylaws, Acts, and regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve property misuse complaints.
• Inspect businesses for proper licensing and violations.
• Prepare correspondence and reports for Council.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Investigative skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Report writing

Education

Post-secondary education

University graduation

Job description

Property Use Coordinator

Competition No: 2025-014

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $6,200 – 6,460 – 6,730 – 7,011 – 7,319/month (2024 Rates)

Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM (Nine-Day Fortnight)

Special Notes: Normal for CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 12/22/25

This position works in the Property Use Coordination organizational unit. This is community relations and regulatory field administrative work involving achieving public compliance with property use, building and licensing bylaws and mediating other related civil issues. This position investigates and resolves property misuse complaints and mediates neighbourhood disputes and licensing complaints; interprets and provides advice related to property use, licensing, noise or sound abatement and other bylaw requirements; inspects businesses for proper licensing; analyzes and recommends property tax exemptions; inspects buildings, dwelling units, and construction sites to identify violations of city bylaws and takes remedial action or initiates legal action; prepares a variety of correspondence including reports for presentation to Council, reviews Council reports and recommends action on items relevant to the activities of the Department. A high degree of tact and diplomacy as well as considerable independence of judgment and action is exercised in the work, particularly in the areas of dispute mediation, misuse of property investigations. Performs other work as required.

Qualifications include post‑secondary education, preferably university graduation, including courses in oral and written communications, public relations and technical courses related to building regulations, plus considerable related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience is needed. Considerable knowledge of related bylaws, Acts and regulations, and the ability to interpret and explain applicable bylaws and regulations; to read site plans and drawings; investigates and inspects the circumstances regarding alleged illegal occupancies in a variety of dwelling structures; to recognize infractions of a variety of bylaws; to prepare a variety of correspondence and reports; to research related information; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments, external agencies, business operators, property owners, and the public; to gather evidence and prepare information for prosecution and to act as a witness in court; and to provide information, advice and assistance concerning related bylaws and regulations. A valid Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.

Note: Class Specification under review.

The closing date for this competition has been extended. Filled. New applications are welcome!

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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