Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development – Building
STATUS: Full Time
NO. OF POSITIONS: One
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week
SALARY: See below*

We have an exciting opportunity in the Building Division of the Planning & Development team for a regular full-time Building Official! As a Building Official, you will have the opportunity to perform the full range of building inspection services including plan review and field inspections. Our Building Officials support the delivery of our legislatively mandated core services of protecting life, health and welfare of the community, through compliance with applicable codes and standards. As the primary liaison with partners in the building process, you will play an integral role providing guidance and enforcement.

This position is open to all levels of Building Officials. If you are the successful candidate, as you gain experience at the City, and obtain higher BOABC qualifications, you could be eligible for succession opportunities with greater responsibility and pay. Mirroring BOABC requirements, you will be matched based on the following:

Building Official 1
• BOABC level 1 qualification or in the process of achieving it
• Registration as a Building Official with the BOABC
• Some experience working as a building official
• Completion of Grade 12 and considerable experience in the building trades at a journeyperson level or completion of a diploma in Building Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution, coupled with some field experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Driver’s license for the Province of BC
• Ability to pass and maintain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector
• $40.76 to $48.07 per hour (2024 rates), plus a comprehensive benefits package

Building Official 2
• BOABC level 2 qualification or level 1 and in the process of achieving level 2
• Registration as a Building Official with the BOABC
• Sound experience working as a Building Official
• Completion of Grade 12 and considerable experience in the building trades at a journeyperson level, or completion of a diploma in Building Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution, or completion of a recognized trades apprenticeship supplemented by completion of code related courses in construction, municipal plan checking and/or building construction industry; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Driver’s license for the Province of BC
• Ability to pass and maintain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector
• $46.07 to $54.44 per hour (2024 rates) plus a comprehensive benefits package

Building Official 3
• BOABC Level 3 Certification
• Registration as a Building Official with the BOABC
• Considerable experience working as a Building Official
• Completion of a diploma in Building Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution, or completion of a recognized trades apprenticeship supplemented by completion of code related courses in construction, plus considerable field experience, building construction industry, and/or municipal plan checking; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Driver’s license for the Province of BC
• Ability to pass and maintain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector
• $50.13 to $59.23 per hour (2024 rates) plus a comprehensive benefits package

What we Offer:
• Work-life balance – 35 hour work week and hybrid remote work/in office schedule, vacation, and an optional compressed day off program
• Health and wellness – comprehensive benefits, plus other wellness-focused programs and benefits such as public transit subsidy, access to secured bike parking and subsidized recreational facility programs. At City Hall, there is access to an employee fitness centre and full-service cafeteria
• Retirement benefits – including municipal pension plan
• Career development – ongoing learning, leadership development, and education development program

If this opportunity appeals to you and you are doing similar building official work, we want to hear from you!

Please be reminded that applicants must submit their cover letter and resume in one document through Taleo. Emailed attachments to Human Resources will not be included in the application.

Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by April 23, 2025.

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples.
It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: English

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Required skills: *Refer to job description

Additional skills / Assets: *Refer to job description

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