District of Sechelt

Chief Building Official – Permanent Full Time

Competition # 2015-05

The Chief Building Official is responsible to administer operations in the building division, enforce the BC Building Code, approve building permit applications, conduct building inspections, provide advice to builders and homeowners, conduct business license inspections, and provide advice on major maintenance and repair of civic buildings. Applicants must have completed Grade 12 (or equivalent) and hold Level 3 certification rom the Building Officials’ Association of BC; a minimum of 8 years’ experience conducting inspections for compliance with the BC Building Code; possess excellent supervisory skills; and hold a valid BC driver’s licence.

Applicants must have proven skill in communication, demonstrate leadership skills, sound decision making processes and possess a professional approach to resolving conflict. A demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with property owners,
contractors, the development community and the general public is essential.

Applicants must have working experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook applications; possess mathematical and problem solving skills; and have a commitment to continuous learning. An ability to exert, sustain and repeat physical action necessary to complete inspections inside or outside and in all types of weather conditions is required. Applicants must have a professional, responsive, and positive work attitude; the ability to work in a team-oriented environment; and strong communication skills and customer service orientation.

Previous work experience in a municipal setting and 5 years’ experience in a construction industry trade is preferred.

This is a permanent full time unionized position within the BCGEU and is open to both male and female applicants. Salary for the position is set at Grid Level 15, $36.58-40.64 per hour. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week.