This newly created senior role with the Government of Nunavut, based in Iqaluit, NU, is a uniquely exciting and challenging opportunity for a building professional with knowledge of general construction practices and the National Building Code of Canada.
Appointed by the Minister of Community & Government Services, the Chief Building Official serves as the senior territorial regulatory official responsible for the development and delivery of a program designed to ensure compliance with the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) and any other code of standards adopted pursuant to the Nunavut Building Code Act (BCA).
As the Chief Building Official, working in accordance with the provisions set out in the BCA, you will provide management, leadership and technical expertise in the establishment of new or updated codes of standards, administer permits, conduct inspections, enforce compliance orders and attend appeal hearings. You will also lead a team of building officials in the development and administration of related regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures and programs.
Your profile as a qualified Chief Building Official will include the following highlights:
A good understanding of general construction practices, preferably including experience in the North, and the ability to demonstrate expertise in the interpretation and application of Canada’s model construction codes with emphasis on the National Building Code of Canada.
Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills.
Facilitation skills, with a proven ability to negotiate and resolve disputes to gain consensus.
Organization skills and strong verbal and written English communication skills.
A degree in Architecture or Engineering with at least 6 years of related work experience in a building construction field, OR a building trades-related Journeyman Certificate and at least 8 years of related experience, OR a Certificate in Architectural Technology with 8 years of relevant work experience.
Successful completion of a Public Service Management Program or 5 years of experience working in a management or supervisory capacity.
ASSETS:
Successful completion of a Building Official Certification Program or Building Official Licensing Program.
Eligibility for registration in one or more Canadian province or territory.
Compensation & benefits: This position is excluded from the Nunavut Employees Union and has a starting salary of $118,198 per annum, plus a Northern Allowance of $15,016 per annum. Note: Subsidized staff housing is available.
About Nunavut
Nunavut offers a diverse and unique environment both inside and outside of the workplace. As part of our mandate at the Government of Nunavut, we are focused on making improvements here in Nunavut while increasing our influence and presence in Canada and internationally. We are fully committed to working toward the dream and vision of Nunavut – to honour and remember those who have come before us and to hold ourselves to a promise to future generations.
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For more information and to apply
If you are interested in this opportunity (Reference #14-502156), please contact us or send your resume, by midnight (EST), March 27, 2015, using one of the following methods: Department of Finance, Government of Nunavut, P.O. Box 1000, Station 430, Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0. Tel: 867-975-6222. Toll Free: 1-888-668-9993. Fax: 867-975-6220. E-mail: gnhr@gov.nu.ca. Job descriptions may be obtained by fax or e-mail, or online. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The Government of Nunavut is committed to create a more representative workforce, so that it can better understand and serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Nunavut Land Claims Beneficiaries. Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Nunavut Priority Hiring Policy. Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal record check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration. For position details in French or Inuktitut, please visit the Government of Nunavut website at www.gov.nu.ca/public-jobs. |
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| Location: | Iqaluit, NU |
| Profession(s): | Building Inspection |
| Date Posted: | Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 12:20:57 PM (PST) |
| Posting Expires: | Friday, March 27, 2015 at 9:00:00 PM (PST) |
