Design Approval Technician IIB

Allowances: Labrador Benefits Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat Position Details: Department of Government Services - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Reporting to the Manager of Operations (Labrador Region), the Design Approval Technician IIB is responsible for interpreting, implementing and enforcing fire, life safety and accessibility regulations, codes and standards that govern the design, construction and use of buildings and facilities. Specifically, this position reviews and registers drawings and specifications for construction/alteration of buildings and gasoline/diesel/fuel oil systems for regulatory conformance; provides expertise to various internal and public stakeholder groups; maintains a database for registrations and inspections; inspects personal care, alternate family care, day care facilities and registered projects; prepares reports outlining applicable deficiencies; registers protected roads zoning /highway access / sign applications and issues related permits; and performs other related duties as required. Screening Criteria Completion of a three-year diploma program in Civil Engineering Technology or Architectural Engineering Technology (Equivalencies will be considered) Experience interpreting, applying, preparing or approving building codes, regulations or standards (asset) Experience in performing regulatory compliance relating to building design or construction (asset) Assessment Criteria Knowledge of building design and construction practices and standards Knowledge of fire and life safety practices and standards Knowledge of fire alarm and suppression systems (asset) Ability to manage time and tasks Ability to effectively exchange information Client-service orientation Compliance monitoring skills Accountability Conditions of Offer Proof of valid Class 5 Driver’s License Recent and satisfactory Criminal Records Check from local police Conditions of Acceptance Acknowledges requirement for use of a private vehicle (with business insurance) Acknowledges requirement for exposure to physical dangers Acknowledges requirement for day travel (significant) Acknowledges requirement for overnight travel (occasional) Information for Applicants For more information about this opportunity please contact, Jeff Pickett– Regional Director at (709) 637-2229 or [email protected].

Responsible for enforcing fire, life safety, and accessibility regulations by reviewing construction drawings and specifications for regulatory conformance. The role involves inspecting various care facilities and managing registrations for building and fuel system projects.

Requires a three-year diploma in Civil or Architectural Engineering Technology. Candidates should have experience in building code application and regulatory compliance, along with a valid Class 5 Driver's License.

• Labrador Benefits Policy

• Gestion du tempsSouhaitée

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• Building Code Interpretation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Fire And Life Safety Standards
• Accessibility Regulations
• Technical Drawing Review
• Inspection
• Report Writing
• Time Management
• Client Service Orientation
• Compliance Monitoring
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Suppression Systems

• Government & Public Sector
• Engineering
• Construction
• Security & Safety

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

25 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Not Applicable