One Year Temporary Assignment
Pay Grade 13 ($34.61 – $37.42 per hour – Jan. 1, 2016 rate)
The District of Oak Bay is a picturesque oceanfront community within the Greater Victoria area, only a short commute to downtown Victoria. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining a sense of community and charm. This progressive organization is committed to citizen engagement and customer service with a strong sense of pride in the connection between the municipality and the 18,000+ residents.
The District is looking to fill a one year temporary assignment of Building Official 1, with bylaw enforcement duties as required.
The job involves skilled work including plan reviews and inspections primarily for standard (Building Code Part 9) buildings and structures, along with the application, interpretation and enforcement of building and plumbing codes, regulations and local bylaws pertaining to construction and land development within the municipality.
The position will be required, on an as and when needed basis, to investigate and resolve municipal bylaw violations.
The successful candidate will possess a Level 1 building inspection certification issued by the Building Officials Association of British Columbia, along with Bylaw Enforcement Level 1 training through the Justice Institute of BC (or obtain upon hire). 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, heritage, sign and fence regulation. Ability to read and interpret complex plans, specifications and drawings with at least six years directly related experience is a requirment. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate clearly and professionally both orally and in writing, and will have the ability to organize inspection schedules and set priorities between multiple tasks.
This is a Union position (represented by CUPE Local 374).
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Please forward your applications, with covering letter and resume, to the attention of Roy Thomassen, Director of Building and Planning, District of Oak Bay, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria BC V8R 1G2 not later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 29th, or by email at rthomassen@oakbay.ca.
For more details on the job, and to get the specifics regarding the required knowledge, skills and abilities and the required training and experience, please contact Roy at the above contact information to get a copy of the job description.
We thank you for your interest in working for the District of Oak Bay.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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| Location: | Victoria, BC |
| Profession(s): | Building Inspection Bylaw Enforcement |
| Date Posted: | Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 10:51:55 AM (PST) |
| Posting Expires: | Friday, January 29, 2016 at 4:30:00 PM (PST) |