Job Description

Position Information

Title

Senior 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.

Responsibilities

Our Planning, Development & Real Estate Department has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Building Inspector to join our team. This is a key leadership role responsible for performing complex building inspections, supporting high-quality construction, and providing technical guidance and mentorship to inspection staff. You will help shape safe, sustainable development in one of Vancouver's most dynamic communities.

In this position you will:Conduct advanced and complex building inspections for all construction types. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and an escalation pathway for inspection staff. Ensure compliance with the BC Building Code, City bylaws, and related regulations. Work closely with builders, designers, applicants, and internal staff to support safe and compliant development. Support the Chief Building Official with complaints, enforcement matters, reports, and bylaw updates. Contribute to ongoing improvements in permitting and inspection processes, including digital modernization.

Requirements

The successful candidate will possess:Diploma of Technology in Building or a related field. Significant related experience in municipal inspections and/or building construction. BOABC Level III Building Official certification (required). Class 5 B.C. Driver's License.



Other Assets include:POABC Level I or II Plumbing Official certification Experience with electronic plan review and inspection software Proficiency with MS Word and Excel

Compensation

$50.13 to $59.23 per hour
(Pay Grade 28 - January 2024 rates)

Hours of Work

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

Additional Information

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

Sunday, December 7, 2025.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer--one that reflects the diversity of our community and values the unique contributions of each person. Guided by our core values and Council's vision for an open and inclusive city, we work to create respectful, safe, and accessible workplaces. We regularly review and improve our hiring practices to help identify and remove barriers. Through ongoing learning, we continue to address any that remain. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, or are having trouble completing or submitting your application, please contact us at

hr@cnv.org

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