The City of New Westminster has earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery and outstanding employee relations. We offer our employees great work-life balance; competitive salaries and benefit plans (including pension); education and training opportunities; and challenging and rewarding work.

We are seeking a highly skilled, customer service focused and detail oriented individual who will review plans and specifications accompanying applications for multi-family, commercial and industrial building permits to ensure compliance with municipal bylaws, regulations and the Building Code; coordinate the processing of permit applications; and perform building inspections of minor structures.

Requirements include:
Graduation from a technical institute in Building Technology or a related discipline, or completion of a recognized trades apprenticeship supplemented by the completion of Code related courses; and sound related experience in municipal plan checking and/or the building construction industry; or an equivalent combination of training and experience as deemed suitable by the employer.
Certification (or eligibility for certification) as a BOABC Level 2, or equivalent.
Considerable knowledge of the BC Building Code, building and zoning bylaws and departmental policies and procedures.
Considerable knowledge of building construction practices, methods and materials as well as the preparation and use of plans and specifications related to building construction and of structural design.
Demonstrated ability to read plans and drawings, understand technical data and to make recommendations and changes when required.
Demonstrated ability to carry out stress and loading calculations on beams, footings and other structural components.
Proven ability in employing contemporary service excellence principles when liaising with internal and external contacts such as builders, developers and residents.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Considerable knowledge of the operation of software applications and programs related to the work.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making skills.
Valid BC Driver’s License.
*This position participates in a Compressed Work Week Program. City Hall hours of operation are Monday, 8am to 7pm, and Tuesday to

Friday, 8am to 5pm. The successful candidate will be scheduled on Mondays from 10:30am to 7pm on a rotational basis.

To apply, please send your resume quoting competition #16-129, by January 6, 2017 to the Human Resources Department, City of New Westminster, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster BC V3L 1H9, Fax:(604)527-4619 or e-mail to hr@newwestcity.ca

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The City of New Westminster is committed to employment equity.
We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
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