BUILDING
PERMITS ASSISTANT
2 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 looking for two
regular full-time Building Permits Assistants to join the Planning &
Development Department! This role involves technical and clerical work in the
processing and preliminary review of building and trade permit applications for
all structures. The candidate receives and processes permit applications;
conducts preliminary review of permit applications and plans; ensures
application requirements are in accordance with applicable standards and
regulations; coordinates permit application processing through departments;
liaises with a variety of internal and external contacts; answers public
inquiries, advises customers if an Architect is required, deals with
complaints; monitors and coordinates interdepartmental approval of reviews
during construction; prepares and maintains a variety of records, reports and
correspondence related to the work; and may schedule inspection appointments
and attend project sites with inspection staff. Considerable independent
judgement and action is exercised within established rules, regulations,
policies and procedures.
Minimum
Qualifications
- Graduation
with a Diploma in architectural or building construction technology, a
Certificate of Qualification in the building construction trades preferred; or
an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- A
valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of B.C.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduation with a Diploma in architectural or building construction
technology, a Certificate of Qualification in the building construction trades
preferred; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Previous
municipal or construction related experience.
Level One,
Two or Three qualification under the Building Act.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $37.09 - $43.64 (2026
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/flex day program. This position
is based in Coquitlam. 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.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require
additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for
confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under
consideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable police
information check.
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how #YouCouldWorkHere too!
Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on November 21, 2026.
We thank all
applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.