The Role:
Reporting to the Director of Development Services, the Chief Building Official (CBO) manages the Building Inspection Department staff and oversees compliance to BC Building Code, Building Permitting, and Member Municipal inspection service contracts. The CBO supports staff through professional guidance and capacity building; represents the TNRD at CHBA and similar; and is the subject matter expert for construction-related codes, regulations and bylaws and their interpretation. The CBO adjudicates enforcement and provides daily on-call support for field inspectors. This position also administers the department budget.
As a member of the TNRD Management team, this position requires a high level of professionalism providing leadership and direction to the Building Services team by planning, assigning, supervising, guiding and reviewing their daily work.
Required Education and Experience:
Completed diploma in building technology, engineering or a related field combined with a minimum of 10 years of building inspection experience
Work experience must include at least 2 years at a formal supervisory/leadership level
BOABC Level 3 Certification
Thorough working knowledge of BC Building & Plumbing Codes; building permitting industry practices, building construction techniques, and supporting inspection staff
Local government management experience is strongly preferred
Required Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated skills in team leadership and development, including demonstrated ability to resolve workplace and interpersonal issues
Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information verbally and in writing
Ability exercise sound judgement and high degree of tact and diplomacy at all times
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to solve complex technical problems
Ability to analyze technical data and prepare comprehensive technical reports
This exempt position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and enrolment in the Municipal Pension Plan. A Criminal Record Check is required for this position.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application to humanresources@tnrd.ca Applications must include a cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications and experience.
This posting will be open until filled.
Thank you for considering the Thompson-Nicola Regional District as a place to share your talents!
While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Organization: Thompson-Nicola Regional District
Location: Kamloops, BC
Region: Thompson / Shuswap / Columbia
Professional Category(s): Building Technology/Inspection
Posted: December 24, 2020, 4:55 pm
Expires: January 24, 2021, 4:00 pm
Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Job Experience: 5 years or more