Job Description

Senior Building Official

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(Regular, Full-time)

Looking to contribute to your local community? Consider a career in local government. Join the SLRD's team of dedicated staff who work together to make a difference in the region.



Headquartered in Pemberton, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) delivers a wide range of regional, sub-regional and local services to its residents. The SLRD is a BC Regional District consisting of four member municipalities (Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, Lillooet) and four electoral areas. Services include land use planning, solid waste management, building inspection, fire protection, emergency preparedness, 911 services, recreation, water and sewer utilities, regional transit, trails and open spaces as well as financial support for various community services. The region contains some of the most spectacular forests, waterways, and mountains in the province and affords an endless range of opportunities for outdoor adventure, making it an exceptional place to live, work and play.



The SLRD is seeking a knowledgeable and team-oriented Senior Building Official. The Senior Building Official is responsible for providing expert guidance and oversight for the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District's Building Department. This role combines office-based responsibilities with fieldwork, requiring regular travel throughout the Regional District's Electoral Areas. Key duties include conducting on-site inspections to verify that construction design, materials, workmanship, and safety features meet or exceed established standards and comply with the BC Building Code and SLRD regulations. This position involves technical and regulatory work focused on ensuring building construction aligns with approved plans and applicable codes.



The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of recent related experience with post secondary education in Building Technology or a related field, and certification from the Building Officials' Association of BC (minimum Level II certification; Level III preferred). For further information, please refer to the full job description at

www.slrd.bc.ca/employment.

The salary range for this position is $104,978 - $118,154 annually. A comprehensive extended benefits package, participation in the Municipal Pension Plan, compressed work week (9-day fortnight), and professional development opportunities are also available.



Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume (preferably in pdf format) by email, no later than

November 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm

to

careers@slrd.bc.ca.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.




Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years


Experience : 5 years or more