Please send your resume with competition number, in confidence to:
Nancy Coe, Human Resources Advisor
City of Quesnel
410 Kinchant Street
Quesnel, BC V2J 7J5
Fax (250) 992-1512 or Email: hr@quesnel.ca (Word or pdf document only please)

The City of Quesnel is a vibrant community serving a total of approximately 25,000 residents within the City and surrounding areas. Affordable housing, outstanding recreation facilities, and great education options make Quesnel an ideal location. Please refer to our website at www.quesnel.ca for more information.

We are currently looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of full-time Senior Building Inspector with the Development Services Department. Under the direction of the Director of Development Services, the successful candidate will possess a Level III Building Inspector BOABC Certification (preferred), the ability to interpret and apply blueprints, drawings, specifications, standards, and regulations. The successful candidate will also demonstrate sound knowledge of the BC Building Code, Municipal Bylaws, and other relevant legislation and will provide support to other Municipal Departments and Government Agencies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Building Inspector is responsible for performing building inspections on a wide range of urban, semiurban and rural residential and commercial developments during various stages of construction, alternation and/or repair. The incumbent will ensure compliance with BC Building Code, City Bylaws and Provincial and Federal regulations for all residential housing developments within City boundaries.

DUTIES AND TASKS
Inspect and approve building plans and specifications for compliance with Municipal building and zoning regulations, B.C. Building and Fire Codes, and issue Building permits, dependent on level of certification and experience.
Providing advice on construction matters to municipal staff, completing plan reviews, issuing permits to contractors and public and carrying out inspections of all building developments.
Conduct on-site inspections of buildings under construction, additions and repairs to existing buildings, for conformance to Municipal building and zoning regulations and Development Permit requirements.
Conduct all required building and safety inspections of buildings slated for removal or demolition.
Issue “stop work” notices in consultation with Director of Development Services.
Review applications for building and plumbing permits and where suitable, issue permits.
Issue Occupancy Permits.
Review business license applications and other relevant permit applications to identify any building-related concerns.
Enforce all relevant bylaws as they relate to the Building/Licencing Department (e.g., Building, Zoning, Mobile Home, Sewer and Water, Signage, and Business Licence Bylaws, and Land Use Contracts) and prepare bylaw amendments, as required.
Respond to questions relating to the Building Code, and liaise with Planning Staff and Council regarding the Zoning and Subdivision Bylaws, Board of Variance, Development Variance and Development Permits, Land Use Contracts and Special Use Permits.
Monitor building and development activity within the service area to identify actions that are in violation of building, zoning, flood plain management, tree protection, soils removal and deposit, mobile home park, development permit and other development-related bylaw provisions.
Maintain accurate records on all jobs being inspected.
Perform other related duties, as required by immediate Supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Two years’ technical school experience related to building construction or Trades qualification and a minimum of five years’ related experience or extensive building construction experience
Level III Building Inspector BOABC Certification (preferred)
Level I or II certification with Plumbing Officials Association of B.C.
Must hold and maintain a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence

Knowledge:
Knowledge of the B.C. Building Code, B.C. Plumbing Code and Municipal bylaws and other relevant legislation

Skills and Abilities:
Ability to interpret and apply blueprints, drawings, specifications, standards and regulations
Proficient in operating personal computers and Microsoft Office software
Ability to work independently and to accomplish tasks and assignments
Ability to deal effectively with co-workers, contractors and the public
Good written and oral communication skills

In return, the City offers a competitive wage commensurate with education and experience and a comprehensive benefits package.