Professional Advisor - Architecture

Under the authority of the immediate supervisor, you coordinate the verification and implementation of certain construction projects submitted to the Urban Planning Service. You advise the management of the Service on land use planning (construction, architectural integration, zoning, etc.).

More specifically, you will be required to:

• Analyze the compliance of site plans and architectural integration (PIIA), integrated projects, special projects, or others aimed at issuing permits while ensuring the application of urban planning regulations (zoning, construction);
• Meet with developers, contractors, or architects to inform them of the corrections needed in their plans and specifications regarding building safety, construction details, aesthetics, interior or exterior layout, etc.;
• Guide individuals or groups (taxpayers) wishing to receive information regarding architecture and zoning in Laval;
• Participate in internal management meetings of the Service, provide all relevant information regarding your area of expertise, and ensure follow-up on decisions concerning your sector;
• Participate in the development and realization of comprehensive planning studies and land use planning, architectural proposals, the development of regulatory projects required to achieve municipal objectives in land use planning, and the revision of the land use plan and construction regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning or architecture / architectural sciences and a master's degree in architecture;
• Member of the Ordre des architectes du Québec;
• Have four (4) years of experience in the design or analysis of real estate development projects;
• Experience in heritage considered an asset.

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 with pleasure.
 
For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and benefits:

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