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We have an exciting opportunity in the Building Division of the Planning & Development team for a regular full-time Building Official with considerable field inspection experience! As a Building Official, you will have the opportunity to perform the full range of building inspection services including plan review and field inspections. Our Building Officials support the delivery of our legislatively mandated core services of protecting life, health and welfare of the community, through compliance with applicable codes and standards. As the primary liaison with partners in the building process, you will play an integral role providing guidance and enforcement.
Qualifications
This position is open to levels 2 and 3 of Building Officials, however we are seeking considerable field inspection experience to support the team’s current needs. If you are the successful candidate, as you gain experience at the City, and obtain higher BOABC qualifications, you could be eligible for succession opportunities with greater responsibility and pay. Mirroring BOABC requirements, you will be matched based on the following:
Building Official 2
- BOABC level 2 qualification and in the process of achieving level 3 within 1 year of hire
- Registration as a Building Official with the BOABC
- Sound (min 3-5 years) experience working as a building official, including significant experience conducting field inspections on simple and complex Part 9 Buildings
- Completion of Grade 12 and considerable experience in the building trades at a journeyperson level, or completion of a diploma in Building Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution, or completion of a recognized trades apprenticeship supplemented by completion of code related courses in construction, municipal plan checking and/or building construction industry; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Driver’s license for the Province of BC
- Ability to pass and maintain a Police Information Check – Vulnerable Sector
- $49.35 to $58.32 per hour (2026 rates), plus a comprehensive benefits package.
- BOABC Level 3 Certification
- Registration as a Building Official with the BOABC
- Considerable (min 5-8 years) experience working as a building official, including significant experience conducting field inspections on Part 3 Buildings
- Completion of a diploma in Building Technology or related field from a recognized post-secondary institution, or completion of a recognized trades apprenticeship supplemented by completion of code related courses in construction, plus considerable field experience, building construction industry, and/or municipal plan checking; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Driver’s license for the Province of BC
- Ability to pass and maintain a Police Information Check – Vulnerable Sector
- $53.70-$63.45 per hour (2026 rates), plus a comprehensive benefits package.
- A Building Official with considerable field experience inspecting both Part 9 and Part 3 buildings.
- BC Drivers License and personal vehicle to use for inspections are required (City vehicle not available)
- Plumbing Official qualifications considered an asset.
