Building Technician

Depending on the established field, performs various technical tasks involving research and surveys necessary for the design and execution of development, maintenance, construction, modification, or renovation work in municipal buildings or on municipal land. Designs reports, development proposals, construction plans, cost estimates, and construction or maintenance quotes and monitors the work on site while ensuring coordination among stakeholders and in accordance with established budgets. Participates in the development and execution of projects in collaboration with consulting firms or internal professionals.

And more specifically:

• Visits project locations to gather the necessary surveys to complete his/her work, monitors the work, prepares progress certificates for them, ensures they are executed according to plans and specifications, drafts deficiency lists and other documents necessary for project follow-up and submits them to his/her supervisor.
• Plans and coordinates with various Services and utility companies the work for the realization of projects or tasks;
• Represents the City to consultants, contractors, and suppliers for project realization;
• Communicates, as needed, with representatives from other divisions, City Services, and/or representatives from external organizations to obtain or exchange various information related to his/her work;
• Writes various reports and correspondence related to his/her activities.

• Hold a college diploma (DEC) in building mechanics;
• Thirty (30) months of relevant experience in the role;
• Have experience in developing, applying, and testing lockout procedures for HVAC equipment, an asset;
• Possess a valid construction site health and safety card (ASP);
• Hold a valid class 5 driver's license.

Choosing the City of Laval means working for the third largest city in Quebec on diverse and stimulating mandates. It also means having the opportunity to grow within a human, committed team that enjoys working in a pleasant environment.

For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and social benefits:

• 3 weeks of annual vacation (pro-rated for the months worked in the first year);
• 8.5 public holidays per year including several days off during the holiday season;
• 10 paid sick days at the beginning of the year;
• Comprehensive group insurance package;
• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Work schedule that allows for work-life balance;
• Work location easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee assistance program (EAP);
• Possibility to accumulate overtime;
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees;
• Priority access to a daycare CPE.