City of Surrey
Supervisor, Residential Building Permit Approvals (Plan Reviewer 4)
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TERM (2 YEARS)
SCOPE
Reporting to the Manager, Residential Building Permit Approvals, the Supervisor will be responsible for co-leading and supervising a multi-functional team in support of building permits. In this role, you will oversee the processing of building permit applications, plans and specifications for single family dwellings, duplexes, small scale multi-unit housing, rowhouses, townhouses, accessory buildings and structures.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Union – CUPE Local 402 – Term (2 years)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise, train, evaluate staff and direct operations for the residential building permit approvals section.
- Review and implement practices, procedures and programs related to the building permit approval process.
- Review proposed building designs and documents for substantial compliance with related bylaws and building regulations.
- Coordinate building permit processing requirements with other divisions, departments and regulatory agencies.
- Provide complex technical advice, assistance, interpretation and information to the general public, contractors, owners, and registered professionals on matters related to building permit applications.
- Investigate complaints related to the building permit application review process and recommend appropriate action.
- Attend meetings including but not limited to pre-application meetings.
- Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by a Diploma in Building Technology or a relevant Red Seal Trade Certificate.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a related supervisory role.
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a plan reviewer for complex developments.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Building Level 3 Qualification from the Building Official’s Association of BC or equivalent.
- Professional designation as a Registered Building Official, Professional Engineer or Registered Architect.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Thorough knowledge of relevant bylaws, codes, and regulations, including the BC Building Code and supporting municipal bylaws.
- Experience training, motivating and evaluating staff.
- Valid BC Driver’s License.
OTHER INFORMATION
Pay Grade: 29
Hourly Rate: $55.19
| Pay Steps | Hourly Rates |
| Step 1 | $55.19 |
| Step 2 (6 months) | $57.67 |
| Step 3 (18 months) | $59.84 |
| Step 4 (30 months) | $62.56 |
APPLY
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply at https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/jobs-careers to Job ID 7253.
This Posting Closes on August 17, 2026.
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