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Located on the northern most tip of beautiful Vancouver Island, Port Hardy is a wilderness paradise that invites both locals and tourists to “Live the Adventure.” From its traditional resource-based “roots” to today’s emerging eco-tourism, green energy and aquaculture sectors, the region remains committed to maintaining a wholesome, unspoiled natural environment for its 4,008 (2011 census) residents and three neighbouring First Nations bands.

The District is seeking an individual to fill the role of Building Inspector temporarily starting January 2016 a position that is responsible for:

Processing applications for building permits related to new construction and alterations / renovations / additions / relocation / demolition to/of existing buildings and structures;
Examining and reviewing building plans, drawings and applicable documentation to ensure conformity with bylaws, codes (Building, Fire and Plumbing) and related standards;
Inspecting buildings and properties to ensure compliance with bylaws, codes and standards;
Enforcement of the Provincial Fire Code and as local assistant to the fire commissioner, ensuring implementation of and compliance with the requirements of the Fire Services Act and regulations;

The preferred candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

Minimum grade 12 or equivalent;
Minimum Level 1 certification from the Building Officials’ Association of British Columbia;
Level 1 certification from the Plumbing Officials’ Association of British Columbia;
Reasonable knowledge of office administration procedures, computers and related software. Knowledge of the use of Noratek Solutions Inc.’s Building Reporter inspection software; and,
Works extremely well with people and is able and willing to provide customer service that is second to none.

Contract information:

Start January 2016 and work on a month to month basis (could be as short as one month or as long as 6 months).
Hours of work, up to 22 hours per week (three 7.5 hour days)
Building inspection services are also made available to Port McNeill, Port Alice and the Regional District of Mount Waddington.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, detailed resume, expected salary, contract expectations and references by Wednesday December 23rd, 2015 via mail, email or fax to: