Job Description

Position Information

Title

Building Inspector

Job Status

Regular Full Time

Position Overview

The City of North Vancouver is the urban core of the beautiful North Shore and has a long-term vision to be "The Healthiest Small City in the World", with five key priorities to be a City for People, a Resilient City, a Vibrant City, a Connected City and a Prosperous City.

The City of North Vancouver Planning and Development Department is looking for a regular full time Building Inspector to join their team.

Responsibilities

In this position, you will perform building inspectional, regulatory and enforcement work related to building construction. Specifically, you will conduct detailed inspections of all building classification types under construction, repair or alteration to ensure compliance with Building, Zoning by-laws and the BC Building Code. Fieldwork will involve inspecting construction to ensure that the design, materials, workmanship and safety features meet or exceed standards and conform to approved plans and specifications. You will review construction, alteration and repair matters with contractors, property owners and other interested parties; interpret applicable bylaw requirements; advise architects, engineers, owners, contractors and tradespersons of construction changes or corrections required and check that deficiencies are corrected. You will also prepare reports on inspections and issue inspection notices when required standards have been satisfied. You will perform plan checking tasks when required. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Along with possessing a post-secondary diploma in Building Technology or equivalent, you will be BOABC Level III "Qualified" for Building Officials, or enrolled in the Building Official-in-Training Program (BOIT) and on target to be Level III "Qualified" within a required timeline. Ideally you have thorough knowledge of inspection, regulatory and enforcement work related to building construction and current trade practices with considerable related work experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A class 5 BC Driver's License and as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office and use of mobile computers (iPad) will be required. Prior experience in a municipal inspector's role with experience in permitting software would be considered an asset.

Compensation

$46.07 - $54.44 per hour + benefits
(Pay Grade 26 - 2024 rates)

Hours of Work

The City of North Vancouver currently works on a compressed work schedule of 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with one scheduled day off (Monday or Friday) approximately every 3-week scheduling cycle.

Additional Information

You will be required to provide your own transportation in return for reimbursement according to the Vehicle Policy.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making the City of North Vancouver an even greater place to live, work and play, apply on-line through the Career Portal at

www.cnv.org

by Friday, July 25, 2025.