Property Use Coordinator

This position works in the Bylaw Services organizational unit. This is community relations, regulatory, field and administrative work, involving achieving public compliance with property use, noise, zoning, building and licensing bylaws and mediating other related civil issues. An incumbent of this class investigates and resolves property misuse and licensing complaints and mediates in neighborhood disputes; interprets and provides advice in property use, licensing, noise, sound abatement and other bylaw requirements; inspects businesses for proper licensing; analyzes and recommends property tax exemptions; inspects buildings, dwelling units and construction sites to identify violations of city bylaws and takes remedial action or initiates legal action; prepares a variety of correspondence including reports for presentation to Council, reviews Council reports and recommends action on items relevant to the activities of the department. A high degree of tact and diplomacy and considerable independence of judgement and action is exercised in the work, particularly in the areas of dispute mediation, misuse of property investigations. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include the completion of post secondary education, preferably university graduation, including courses in oral and written communications, public relations and techni­cal courses related to building regulations, plus considerable related experience OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of related bylaws, Acts and regulations, and the ability to interpret and explain applicable bylaws and regulations; to read site plans and drawings; investigates and inspects the circumstances regarding alleged illegal occupancies in a variety of dwelling structures; to recognize infractions of a variety of bylaws; to prepare a variety of correspondence and reports; to research related information; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments, external agencies, business operators, property owners, and the public; to gather evidence and prepare information for prosecution and to act as a witness in court; and to provide information, advice and assistance concerning related bylaws and regulations. A valid Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia is required.

Note: Class Specification under review. 

This is a Temporary Full Time position until November 27, 2026

Please apply online by November 14, 2025. 

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.