Plumbing Official

Regular Full-Time

About Us

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you

About You / What We Are Looking For

The City of Coquitlam is seeking a Plumbing Official to review new and existing residential, commercial and industrial plumbing, sewer and fire sprinkler installations and related plans ensuring compliance with applicable municipal standards, codes, by-laws, regulations and acts. This interesting and challenging position is responsible for enforcement of ordinances and providing technical information to property owners, contractors, engineers, architects and other municipal staff on matters related to the previously mentioned installations.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful incumbent will possess a Certificate of Qualification in Plumbing for the Province of BC (TQ), be registered as a Qualified Plumbing Official (Level 2). A valid Class 5 British Columbia Driver’s License and access to a vehicle is also required.

What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $46.06 - $54.43 (2024 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off program. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.

Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police information check (with no adverse reports).

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- We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._