Coquitlam is home to over 139,000 people and is a diverse and vibrant, urban centre. We are committed to carefully managing the City’s future while continuing to deliver the highest level of service to the community through leadership, sustainability and innovation.

Building Technologist
Full-Time

The City of Coquitlam is experiencing high growth rates and exciting new development challenges. The announcement of the Evergreen Rapid Transit Line and a rapidly growing town centre are generating a fast paced and dynamic work environment.

As a member of the Building Permits Division Team, you will be responsible for processing and reviewing building permit applications for multi-residential, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings and related construction. Also, you will conduct application screening and provide information services at the Front Counter including technical, regulatory, bylaw and policy advice related to permit and Building Code requirements.

Along with education from an Institute of Technology with Diploma in Building Technology plus considerable related experience in the building, architectural/engineering field, and preferably some experience in a municipal office, you also have sound knowledge of:

BC Building Codes, building and zoning bylaws
ability to interpret and apply BC Building Code, Bylaws, and regulations
a valid BC Driver’s License
BOABC Level 3 certification is preferred
experience with AMANDA is an asset.

You will possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills as well as exceptional customer service.  An equivalent combination of training and experience will also be considered.

In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, you can anticipate a lively, fast-paced environment, a compressed work week, plus opportunities for personal and professional growth. We invite you to submit a résumé and covering letter, along with a valid driver’s abstract citing reference #2015-101226 by 5:00 pm, Tuesday, April 14, 2015 to: