The City of Penticton is seeking a highly motivated team player to fill the position of Building Inspector II in the Development Services Division.  This is a full time relief position for a period of twelve to eighteen months with the possibility of extension.

Along with business licencing duties, the job involves skilled work including plan reviews and general permit inquiries primarily for standard (Building Code Part 9) buildings and structures, along with the application, interpretation of building and plumbing codes, regulations and local bylaws pertaining to construction, licencing and land development within the municipality.

Working for the City of Penticton means we raise families where others come for their vacation.  Our home offers the best beaches, cycling trails, parks, recreation facilities and mountain escapes, not to mention all the shopping and amenities a vibrant community needs.

Why join us?  You are looking for a career that makes a difference.  We champion an innovative, thriving, sustainable community through visionary leadership, partnerships and service excellence.

The successful candidate will possess a minimum Level 2 Building Inspection Certification issued by the Building Officials Association of British Columbia, along with Level 1 POABC certification. The successful candidate will have good working knowledge of building and plumbing codes for the Province of BC, and have good working knowledge of local bylaws relating to the development of land including zoning, sign and business licence regulations.

The ability to read and interpret complex plans, specifications and drawings with at least five years directly related experience is a requirement. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate clearly and professionally both orally and in writing, and will have the ability to organize plan reviews, licencing applications and set priorities between multiple tasks. A valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License is also required.

The salary for this position is $34.39 – $38.22 per hour (pay grade 150), plus 14% in lieu of benefits. Interested applicants are encouraged to send their cover letter and resume by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 to: