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 regulatory and inspectional work of a technical nature involving the inspection of new and existing residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing, sewer and gas installations to ensure compliance to municipal standards, codes, by-laws, and applicable Regulations and Acts. An incumbent of this class inspects plumbing, hydronic heating, gas, sewer and drainage installations in various stages of completion along with participating in the inspection of the fire protection water service from the property line to the main valve station. A Plumbing and Gas Inspector 1 approves or rejects work inspected and enforces changes or corrections as required; provides technical advice, assistance, interpretation and information to owners, contractors, engineers, and architects on matters related to work. Prepares reports; assists with correspondence; writes objection notices; answers counter and telephone enquiries; and maintains records related to work. Performs related work as required.Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 and completion of plumbing trade apprenticeship, plus sound experience as a journeyman plumber and gas fitter, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Thorough knowledge of plumbing, gas fitting, hydronic heating and sewer-connection codes and standards and of the by-laws related thereto along with the methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the plumbing and gas trades. An incumbent will have sound knowledge of computer software applicable to the work performed; ability to understand and interpret building plans and recognize requirements relating to plumbing, gas, sewer installations and drainage installations; and to work with minimal supervision. Cross Connection Control Administrator Certificate is preferred. A BC Driverxe2x80x99s License, B.C. Certificate of Qualification in Plumbing & Class B Gas Fitter Certificate are required. Those at the more junior stages of their inspector careers are encouraged to apply. A willingness to learn and grow within the Building Department is essential. The Plumbing and Gas Inspector 1 requires a Certificate of Competency as a Gas Inspector (Safety Officer), Building Officialsxe2x80x99 Association of British Columbia Plumbing Level 1 Qualification or to be enrolled into Level 1 Plumbing Official-in-Training Program (POIT) and obtain these qualifications within 6 months of hire date; subsequent requirements include the Building Officialsxe2x80x99 Association of British Columbia Plumbing Level 2 Qualification or to be enrolled into Level 2 Plumbing Official-in-Training Program (POIT) and obtain qualification within 12 months of hire date.This competition has been extended until all positions are filled. New applications are welcome!The City of Burnaby acknowledges that we are on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hxc9x99nxccx93qxccx93xc9x99minxccx93xc9x99mxccx93 and Sxe1xb8xb5wxxccxb1wxc3xba7mesh Snxc3xadchim speaking peoples, and we are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.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.

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