Building Technician

Company Overview

At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody every day. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.

We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!

Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.

Position Overview

The City of Kamloops seeking a skilled and experienced Building Technician to join our team. The Building Technician will be responsible for screening building permit applications and answering general inquiries related to building and general development proposals. The incumbent is also responsible for the maintenance of departmental policies and procedures, application forms and is a designated Super User for Tempest Prospero, Cloud Permit and other software used to deliver permit reviews and correspondence. If you are someone, who shares our corporate values of resiliency, purpose, trust, inclusivity, health conscious, and cooperation, then the Development, Engineering, and Sustainability Department is the place where you can grow your career and is the gateway to future opportunities! Being an employee with the City of Kamloops allows you to take advantage of employee well-being programs that include support for mental well-being and physical health through onsite gyms and a Wellness Works program that focuses on this critical corporate building block. The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

1. Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Business Administration or related discipline.
2. Minimum one-year previous experience in a building permitting environment where dealing with the public was a significant part of the job duties.
3. Proficient in intermediate Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as demonstrated through testing (70% pass rate required).
4. Valid Driver’s License – class 5 or equivalent.

For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position.

This job posting will be open until filled. The posting may close any time after August 16, 2024, if a qualified candidate is found.

Please note that this is a new job classification, and the pay grade is subject to agreement between the Employer and the Union.

Hourly Rate

$36.634

Hours & Days of Work

Monday – Friday:

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (summer)

8:30 AM – 4:40 PM (winter)

Hours per Week

35

Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email [email protected] or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you. External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements of each job you apply for. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted. Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca/careers.