Project Coordinator ; Review Branch

Requisition : 47501

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents. With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace.

A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Working in a fast‑paced, public‑oriented department, this position performs technical work of some complexity involving the review and acceptance of applications for Development and Building Permits, primarily the checking of plans for single detached houses, duplexes, secondary suites and laneway houses for compliance with the Zoning and Development, Building and Parking By‑laws.

• Research records and data from multiple sources such as property files, a variety of electronic databases and microfilm.
• Application of relevant City by‑laws, building by‑laws, guidelines and Council reports;
• Answers enquiries by phone and over the counter from the public and design professionals related to Building and Zoning By‑laws and related City Procedures.
• Conducts application intake meetings with homeowners and design professionals to ensure incoming applications are complete.
• Receives and processes application documents and examines plans for compliance with all applicable by‑laws.
• Performs technical calculations such as floor space ratio, site coverage, building height, and spatial separations.
• Coordinates the processing of applications through various City departments such as Law, Engineering, Addressing, Heritage, Urban Design, Arboricultural, and Sustainability.
• Prepares correspondence and finalized permit documents and plans to issue permits.
• Updates City software / databases.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by related courses from a recognized technical institute, preferably a Diploma in Building Technology.
• Considerable related technical experience in zoning administration, building by‑law and the ability to assess and interpret plans accurately.

• Time and project management skills to meet deadlines and manage a large volume of work in a flexible manner, with changing priorities, often under pressure.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public and handle a high stress environment.
• Excellent communication skills are required to convey information to the public and explain technical matters in lay terms.
• Previous work experience in the construction industry or experience in a design office is desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate accurate keyboard skills and speed.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a relevant experience and a working knowledge of City Building and Zoning By‑laws.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams is preferred.
• Ability to meet transportation requirements.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work a hybrid work week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be…