Job Description

The goal of the City of Burnaby and its employees is to consistently deliver first class service and services to our community. With this in mind, we hire people who share the same passion, those with the drive and determination to grow with and contribute to our already exceptional team. People like you!

This is complex inspection and regulatory work involving assisting a supervisor in directing the activities of a small group of technical inspectors engaged in the inspection of all types of buildings during construction, repair and alteration and enforcement of various municipal by-laws, codes and regulations. An incumbent assists a supervisor in directing the activities of the Building Inspection Section; reviews daily work assignments; coordinates work schedules; performs periodic check inspections to ensure that assignments are carried out in accordance with departmental standards and procedures; inspects commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects during construction, alteration or repair to ensure conformity with approved plans and compliance with applicable sections of by-laws, Acts, codes, standards and regulations; conducts inspections of a problematic or difficult nature; assists other inspectors with complex inspections and problems and with matters relating to enforcement and interpretation of by-laws and codes; participates in the drafting of by-law amendments and development and implementation of new and/or revised departmental policies and procedures; explains and interprets applicable policies, procedures, standards, by-laws, regulations and codes; provides advice and discusses problems, unusual projects and preliminary development proposals with architects, engineers, contractors, owners, municipal staff and various other internal and external contacts. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 supplemented by completion of a recognized carpentry trade apprenticeship or graduation from an institute of technology with a diploma in Building Technology, plus considerable related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Thorough knowledge of the standards, codes, regulations and by-laws governing the work performed; the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction, repair and alteration of all types of buildings. Ability to assist a supervisor in directing the activities of the Building Inspection Section and with the provision of guidance, advice and training to other inspectors; read, understand and interpret plans and specifications; recognize technical requirements and suggest and enforce changes or corrections as required; enforce codes, regulations and by-laws firmly, tactfully and with full authority and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other municipal staff, architects, tradesmen, contractors, engineers and various other internal and external contacts. A Certification from the Building Officials Association of BC (BOABC) Level 3 and a valid Driver\'s Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.

Please apply online by March 6, 2023.

All external applicants are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of hire. External applicants who are not able to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine for a reason related to a personal characteristic protected by the BC Human Rights Code can request an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process. City of Burnaby employees can refer to our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for City staff.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

City of Burnaby