Building Inspector I – City of Langford

Would you like to be part of a dynamic, fast paced, award winning local government organization? A team that prides itself on providing cost effective local government services for local residents? Do you have the right attitude, qualifications and superior people skills for the job? If so, the City of Langford invites you to apply for a temporary, full-time term position as a Building Inspector 1.

This person will be part of a flexible team reporting to the Manager of the Building Department and is responsible for technical and skilled work in the regulation and inspection of buildings – generally within the Level One scope of practice defined by the Building Act and Regulations – and in the enforcement of the BC Building Code, the BC Plumbing Code, and municipal bylaws. The Building Inspector 1 examines all types of building plans related to new construction, alterations, repairs, and additions and inspects or monitors work in progress to ensure that work is performed in accordance with applicable codes and bylaws. The Building Inspector 1 performs these duties with a minimum of supervision. Please refer to the job description on the job opportunities page of our website
www.cityoflangford.ca for further details of this position.

The successful applicant must be comfortable with a busy schedule of competing priorities, capable of working independently or as part of a team, self-motivated and results oriented. Applicants must be able to demonstrate good reporting skills, both verbally and in writing, and must have good communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with the public. Preferred applicants will have BOABC Level One and/or POABC Level One certification, experience as a municipal Building or Plumbing Inspector, and a valid driver’s licence. Experience as a Journeyman Carpenter or Journeyman Plumber, or related contracting experience, would also be an asset. Note that an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

The hourly rate set for this term position is $36.48 plus 13% in lieu of benefits.

Applications will be accepted in confidence until noon, Friday, April 28th, 2017 to the City of Langford, Human Resources Department, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria, BC, V9B 2X8 or e-mail at employment@cityoflangford.ca (identify the position you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail.)

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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