Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development
STATUS: Auxiliary
NO. OF POSITIONS: One
UNION: CUPE, Local 387
HOURS OF WORK: 14 hours per week
SALARY: $53.70 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits and vacation

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

We have an exciting opportunity in the Building Division of the Planning & Development team for an auxiliary Building Official with considerable field inspection experience to work with us 2 days/week! 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 level 3 Building Officials with considerable field inspection experience to support the team’s current needs.

Requirements:
• BOABC Level 3 Certification
• Registration as a Building Official with the BOABC
• Considerable (min 5-8 years) experience working as a building official, including significant experience conducting field inspections on Part 9 and 3 Buildings
• Completion of a diploma in Building Technology or related field 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 and the use of a private vehicle (City vehicle not available)
• Ability to pass and maintain a Police Information Check – Vulnerable Sector
• Plumbing Official qualifications are considered an asset

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

Please apply with your cover letter and resume in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by July 31, 2026. Emailed attachments will not be added to your application.

We offer our employees great work-life balance, including competitive salaries, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement plans (a percentage in lieu of benefits for auxiliary positions). We also offer a hybrid remote work schedule in accordance with our Remote Work Policy, opportunities for education and training, and engaging, rewarding work.

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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Closest intersection: Royal Ave, 6th Street