The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is the regional government serving the approximate 30,000 residents of the Sunshine Coast. Bordered by rugged mountains on one side and the Georgia Strait on the other, the Sunshine Coast is situated on a peninsula between Howe Sound and Jervis Inlet in the traditional territory of the Sechelt and Squamish First Nations. Known for its mild winters, beautiful surroundings, arts, culture, and friendly people, the Sunshine Coast is not only a preferred tourist destination, it is a great place to live.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District is currently inviting applications for the position of Building Official 3 (Full-time) but will also consider filling this vacancy as a Building Official 2 (Full-time). The Building Official position examines applications for building permits to determine conformity to the BC Building Code, zoning bylaws, easements and covenants and other specifications, and advises clients on building related matters.

Candidates must have:
FORMAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Grade 12 or equivalent and,
A trades ticket or technical diploma from a recognized college or university in building or other related technologies and,
Level 1 certificate from the Plumbing Inspectors Association of BC required; Level 2 preferred and,
For a Building Official 2 position – Level 2 certificate from the Building Officials Association of BC required; Level 3 certificate preferred.
For a Building Official 3 position – Level 3 certificate from the Building Officials Association of BC required.
EXPERIENCE
For a Building Official 2 position – Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience within a 54-month period working with codes and standards in plumbing and building design and in conducting inspections
For a Building Official 3 position – Minimum of four (4) years’ work experience within a 72-month period working with codes and standards in building and plumbing design and in conducting inspections.
Or a related combination of education, training and experience.

OTHER SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
Working knowledge of all types of building construction materials and methods and stages of construction.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing specifically to prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence.
Ability to deal effectively with confrontational clients.
Ability to operate a computer using standard software products e.g. e-mail, word-processing.
Valid BC driver’s licence.
Successful results from RCMP criminal records check.
Building Official positions are bargaining unit with the following wage rates:
Building Official 2 – $36.32 per hour
Building Official 3 – $37.78 per hour

This position will include a full benefit package upon the successful completion of a four month probationary period with the SCRD. A copy of the complete job descriptions for both Building Official 2 and 3 are available with the SCRD website posting for this position found at www.scrd.ca/employment . Applications for this position must include a current resume, a cover letter quoting the competition number and proof of education/certification submitted in confidence to Human Resources by the closing date and time shown above. Applications can be dropped off in person or mailed to 1975 Field Road, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A1, faxed to 604-885-7909 or emailed to employment@scrd.ca .