The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has an immediate opportunity for a Building Inspector working from our office in Dawson Creek. Reporting to the General Manager of Development Services, the successful applicant in this unionized position will have a thorough knowledge of the BC Building Code, BC Plumbing Code, building inspection processes, and general local government practices. This is a temporary position intended for up to six (6) months with potential for continuation. The PRRD may be flexible regarding the amount of time a candidate  can be available. (ie less than 5 days per week, or less than 7 hours per day).

Duties of the building inspector include: examining and reviewing building plans, drawings and applicable documentation to ensure adequacy and conformance with bylaws, codes and standards; responsibility for administration and record keeping, pertaining to the PRRD building bylaw; responding to public inquires about PRRD building regulations; field inspections of ongoing construction and property to ensure conformance to bylaws, codes and standards; and, taking the necessary action to ensure all deficiencies and/or requirements are corrected.

The preferred candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Minimum grade 12 or equivalent
Level 1 Certification from the Building Officials’ Association of British Columbia
Level 1 Certification from the Plumbing Officials’ Association of British Columbia
At least three years related experience, preferably with local government, or equivalent
Reasonable knowledge of property legal description system
Reasonable knowledge of office administration procedures and computer software

This position requires excellent communication and technical skills, both verbal and written, to convey necessary information to the public, professionals and other staff. A Class 5 driver’s license is required.

The rate of pay for this CUPE position is $33.38 per hour, based on a 35 hour work week. A full and competitive benefit package is also included.

Please submit applications in confidence, that include a cover letter and resume by, Monday April 20, 2015 addressed to: