Assistant Plan Checker 1

Position Information

Title

Assistant Plan Checker 1 (Building Official Level 1)

Job Status

Auxiliary

Position Overview

The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be "The Healthiest Small City in the World", with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.

The Planning, Development & Real Estate department is currently recruiting for an auxiliary Assistant Plan Checker 1.

Responsibilities

In this position you will be responsible for the plan review of sign installations, residential dwellings, secondary suites and ancillary structures to ensure compliance with the provincial building code and municipal bylaws such as Zoning and Building by-laws and the British Columbia Building Code.You will provide information, interpretation and assistance to home owners, contractors and the general public on permit applications, bylaw requirements, related regulations and codes and will discuss plans, proposed projects and non-conformance issues to clarify problem areas and work to resolution.

Requirements

You will have Level 1 Qualification with BOABC or be able to be enrolled in the Building Official-in-Training Program (BOIT) and commit to becoming "Qualified" within a required timeline. The completion of the 12th school grade including or supplemented by courses related to the work (such as a Diploma of Technology in Building or a related discipline), plus related experience in municipal plan checking and/or in the building construction industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. You will have strong customer service and communication skills, effective problem-solving skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across a variety of stakeholders. Thorough knowledge of related bylaws, acts, and regulations and the ability to read plans, surveys, and related material will be necessary. Computer literacy in MS Office as well as electronic permit processing software will be considered a strong asset.

Compensation

$39.14 to 46.07 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits

(Pay Grade 22 – January 2024 rates)

Hours of Work

Auxiliary. Hours of work will vary based on operational needs and will be scheduled on an on-call basis.

Additional Information

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply on-line through the Career Portal at by Thursday, December 4,

We are committed to being an inclusive employer—one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person. Guided by our core values and Council's vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain.

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Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver.

We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.