Property Compliance Inspector

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada The City of Vancouver Full time

**Requisition ID**:37618

**Company**

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

**Main Purpose and Function**

The Development Services, Building & Licensing team is seeking detail oriented, knowledgeable and experienced individuals with excellent communication skills to ensure by-law compliance within the City of Vancouver. Reporting to the Manager, Proactive Enforcement, the Property Compliance Inspector is responsible for leading complex interdepartmental investigations and compliance strategies, on residential and commercial sites across the City and investigating infractions of property and other by-laws.

**Specific Duties and Responsibilities**
- Inspecting complex residential and commercial properties for compliance with the Zoning and Development, Health, Noise, Sign, Untidy Premises, Standards of Maintenance, License, and other relevant by-laws
- Develops compliance strategies for complex non-compliant properties
- Encourages compliance to by-laws, explaining to the public, and offering solutions within the framework of the by-laws
- Dealing tactfully with aggressive and difficult people in a firm, fair, impartial manner in the field without supervision.
- Prepares detailed reports in MS Word and Excel on inspections, retrieves and updates information and records in POSSE, retrieves business license information on Amanda, recommends corrective action where infractions are observed
- Consults with appropriate team members before making recommendations on corrective actions
- Conducts follow-up inspections to determine whether infractions have been corrected
- Gives evidence in court cases involving by-law violations
- Prepares sketches of drawings as required relating to compliance with relevant by-laws
- Creates presentations for monthly meetings
- Oversees special projects, tasks as assigned
- Leads portfolio areas such as Tactical Team, Vacant Properties, Renters Office liaison function and other strategically relevant functional roles as assigned
- Supervises staff
- Performs related work as required

**Qualifications**

Education and Experience:

- High school graduation required, preferably supplemented by technical courses related to zoning by-laws and building construction
- Diploma in Architectural and Building Technology from a recognized institution is desirable
- Considerable experience in the building trades or property use inspection, or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Thorough knowledge of the applicable sections of the Zoning and Development, Noise, Health, Sign, Untidy Premises, Standards of Maintenance, and License and all relevant By-laws and regulations
- Considerable knowledge of the applicable sections of the Building, Electrical, Fire, Plumbing and Gas By-laws
- Experience with and working knowledge of City computer systems including MS Office, POSSE, PRISM Sequel, Amanda and Lagan is an asset.
- Working knowledge of building systems such as HVAC, drainage and building construction.
- Thorough knowledge of the regulations and policies affecting the use and development of various properties
- Considerable knowledge of heating systems, ventilation, drainage, building construction and related factors in building construction
- Ability to work outside in all types of weather, to walk long distances and to climb stairs
- Ability to read and interpret sketches, building and development plans
- Ability to take a variety of noise measurements and document infractions
- Must exercise high degree of organizational and political sensitivity in the duties performed and be able to demonstrate corporate and professional maturity in daily work situations
- High attention to detail with the ability to prepare complete and accurate reports
- Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, home owners, lodging house owners, and business representatives, to discuss existing infractions of various by-laws and methods of correcting these.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts, including the ability to work as a contributing member of a team.
- Ability to make sound decisions as to whether property use meets the requirements of the relevant by-laws and to discuss an

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