Lake Country is the Province’s fastest growing municipality! We are a vibrant community of approximately 13,000 citizens located in the heart of the rapidly growing Okanagan Valley, less than a half hour drive from Kelowna and mere minutes to beautiful orchards, wineries, farms and the serenity of the Okanagan lakes. Residents enjoy hot summers and temperate winters with boundless opportunities for year-round recreation – from water sports to cycling, golfing, skiing, hiking and much more. If you are searching to relocate to a community that truly has it all, join our team and experience ‘Life. The Okanagan Way!’

Temporary Full-time Vacancy –
6 month term potentially leading to permanent
Building Inspector II

The Community Services Department is seeking a temporary full-time Building Inspector II to join their team. The Building Inspector II is responsible for directing compliance with the B.C. Building and Plumbing Codes & District Bylaws, by examining and checking construction and site plans, conducting field inspections, and meeting with members of the public for the purpose of promoting good construction and development in the District of Lake Country. Where necessary the Building Inspector II takes appropriate action on enforcement of codes, acts and bylaws. The normal work week is 35 hours, Monday to Friday, plus the option of a compressed work week to get every 3rd Friday off.

The preferred candidate will have completed a diploma in engineering or building technology, level II certification as a Building Inspector from the Building Officials Association of B.C., and level I certification as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer from the Justice Institute. A valid BC Driver’s licence is also required. A minimum of four years’ related experience as a Building/Plumbing Inspector and/or experience in the construction industry (i.e. carpenter, plumber), with preference given to relevant experience in municipal government. The hourly rate of pay for this unionized position is between $28.90/hr and $34.40/hr (2014 rates).