Great City, Great Work, Great Future!
DEPARTMENT:     Development Services
STATUS:     Full Time
NO. OF POSITIONS:     One
UNION:     CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK:     35 hours per week*
SALARY:     $67,388 – $79,642 annually

This is specialized technical work of a regulatory nature involving the inspection of building construction, repairs and alterations to ensure compliance with various codes, standards and approving or rejecting inspected work. You will be responsible for inspecting residential, commercial, industrial and institutional structures during construction; processing permits and preparing reports and correspondence; inspecting buildings regarding illegal or unsafe conditions, change of occupancy, rezoning, fire damage and business license applications; enforcing bylaws related to fences, and other permitted use of land structures.

Requirements include:

Diploma from a recognized institute of technology in building technology and several years of experience in plan review, building construction, inspector or design work or hold a Certificate of Apprenticeship or Qualification in Carpentry plus 10 years’ experience.
BOABC Level 2 certificate and successful completion of the “BC Building Code Part 9,” or equivalent through an institute of technology (i.e. BCIT).
Thorough knowledge of construction practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in all types of building construction.
Thorough knowledge of the by-laws, acts, codes, standards and regulations related to all types of building construction.
Ability to exercise sound technical judgement in ensuring the compliance with and the interpretation and application of the by-laws, codes, regulations and rules.
Ability to examine and interpret plans and specifications, recognize technical requirements and suggest and enforce changes and corrections required, and apply regulations and requirements to new building materials and techniques.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with owners, engineers, architects, contractors, tradesmen and the public and enforce rules and ordinances with tact and diplomacy; and to employ contemporary service excellence principles.
Ability to identify faulty or substandard materials and workmanship through inspection.
Ability to prepare concise reports; perform clerical duties and prepare and present evidence in Court as required.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Valid BC Driver’s License.

*City Hall hours of operation are Monday, 8am to 8pm, and Tuesday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Please note: the successful candidate will be scheduled on Mondays from 11:30am to 8pm on a rotational basis.