PRINCIPAL FUNCTION

The work consists of verifying, approving or refusing plans and estimates for permits regarding construction, modification, demolition, plumbing, occupancy, signs and billboards; this, in conformity with regulations adopted by the City regarding construction and building services, zoning, fire protection, cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Verify and analyze plans, estimates and requests for construction permits and building services that are submitted and ensure their conformity to the municipal by-laws in effect as well as to the pertinent directives and policies of the department.
• Point out irregularities in plans and suggest to the appropriate persons the modifications to be made; consult with a professional of the unit for examination of complex or litigious cases.
• Approve the submitted plans and estimates when they are in accordance with all the various regulations whose application he is responsible for; refuse permit requests when the plans do not conform to the regulations which, he must ensure, are respected.
• Give explanations, at the counter, to contractors, construction professionals and the public for regulation requirements regarding zoning, construction, building services, fire protection, occupancy, cleanliness, signs and billboards to help applicants submit acceptable plans and requests.
• Communicate with various municipal services and respond to telephone requests for information emanating from the public, representatives of other divisions, etc. to inform them on the application of zoning, construction, building services, fire protection, occupancy, cleanliness and sign and billboard regulations.
• Meet with various interested parties such as contractors, engineers, architects, promoters, etc., to discuss the application of various municipal by-laws associated with his sector
• Perform calculations of job costs to establish the cost of permits.
• Assist and participate in committees and various meetings or reunions with a view to discussing the update of regulations that he must apply or the interpretation and application of regulations and standards related to his sector of activity.
• Prepare various reports and correspondence related to his field.
• Analyze reports that emanate from the inspection divisions of construction work and premises occupancy which describe the buildings or the various systems related to the buildings; occasionally, proceed with some verifications, from both an occupancy and construction aspect, to gather certain information required for a better comprehension of the file.
• Visit regularly the construction sites to ensure a compliance of the documents that are submitted for a permit request.
• Use, if needed, various office equipment to accomplish certain tasks related to the job, while using the appropriate programs.
• Testify at various administrative tribunals as part of his mandate.
• Undertake any other related tasks

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• College studies diploma, appropriate sector and specialty.

• Two (2) years of experience in a job that allows employee to become familiar with the line of work

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Note

The masculine gender is used indiscriminately and for the sole purpose of lightening the text. The City of Côte Saint-Luc thanks you for your interest. However, priority will be given to those candidates who best meet the overall profile.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Côte Saint-Luc has an Equal Employment Opportunity Program and as such, we are committed to supporting inclusive diversity practices. We welcome applications from women, visible and ethnic minorities, Aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities. Please advise us of any disabilities that would require special accommodations should you be invited to an assessment process. Please be assured that we will treat this information as confidential.

Note

Please note that the City is a recognized organization under the Charter of the French Language and can use both the official language and another language.

Application Procedure

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, we will only contact those under consideration. Thank you.