New Job Property Use Coordinator In British Columbia

The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you!

This is community relations, regulatory and property management field administrative work involving achieving public compliance with property use and licensing by-laws and mediating other related civil issues. This position investigates and resolves property misuse complaints and mediates neighbourhood disputes and licensing complaints; interprets and provides advice related to property use, licensing, noise or sound abatement and other by-law requirements; inspects businesses for proper licensing; analyzes and recommends property tax exemptions; 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 as well as considerable independence of judgment and action is exercised in the work, particularly in the areas of dispute mediation, misuse of property investigations and assistance with property management. Performs other work as required.

Qualifications include post-secondary education, preferably university graduation, including courses in oral and written communications, public relations and technical courses related to bylaw compliance and enforcement, plus considerable related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience is needed. The successful applicant will have considerable knowledge of related by-laws, Acts and regulations and the ability to interpret and explain applicable by-laws and regulations; to read site plans and drawings; 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; and to provide information, advice and assistance concerning related bylaws and regulations. Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required. Bylaw Compliance, Enforcement & Investigative Skills 1 and 2 considered an asset.

Please apply online by June 7, 2023.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

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