Overview
Property Use Inspector I Jobs in Vancouver, BC at The City of Vancouver
Full job description
Requisition ID:41418
Organization
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, reconciliation, 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
Performing technical and regulatory work inspecting buildings and land for compliance with various civic bylaws, including Zoning & Development, Standards of Maintenance, License, Untidy Premises, Health, Noise Control, Sign, Graffiti, SRA and others.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Conducts investigations, inspections and file research regarding the use land and buildings
Identifies and reviews by-law violations and then takes the required action to gain compliance, which includes:
Voluntary compliance through education/advice
Issues detailed access orders
Issues enforcement letters
Issues enforcement orders
Serves Municipal Ticket Information
Provides evidence in court
Observes Building, Plumbing, Gas and/or Electrical By-law infractions and refers these to appropriate staff
Assists businesses, property owners, tenants, contractors, design professionals and agents with interpretation of various bylaws and City guidelines
Performs regular inspections of SRA buildings, problem premises and marijuana related businesses
Checks conditions/status of permits, approvals, licenses, and researches property information/history
Prepares detailed inspection reports, retrieves and updates inspection records on POSSE, retrieves business licence information on Amanda
Deals tactfully and respectfully with aggressive/difficult people in a firm, fair and impartial manner over the phone/in the field without direct supervision
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High school graduation supplemented by technical courses related to the work. Apprenticeship or considerable experience in building trades, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Community Noise Enforcement & Pesticide Applicator’s Certificate would be considered an asset but no required
Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of the applicable sections of the Zoning and Development, Noise Control, Health, Sign, Untidy Premises, Standards of Maintenance, Graffiti, Licence and all relevant Bylaws and regulations
Working knowledge of the process, regulations and policies affecting the use and development of various properties
Working knowledge of building systems such as HVAC, drainage and building construction
Working knowledge of the applicable sections of the Building, Electrical, Fire, Plumbing and Gas Bylaws, sufficient for recognition of Bylaw contravention and required action
Ability to read and interpret building and development permit plans
Abili…
Title: Property Use Inspector I
Company: The City of Vancouver
Location: Vancouver, BC
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