Senior Building Inspector

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. 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 . We’re here to support your full participation Thank you for your interest in the City of North Vancouver. We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. The City of North Vancouver is committed to Reconciliation with these Nations, who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. Posting Number 2025-0144 Job Open Date 11/14/2025 Job Close Date 12/07/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Have you completed the Building Officials Association of British Columbia (BOABC) Level 3 qualification? Yes No * Which of the following valid B.C. Driver's Licences do you currently hold? Class 5 Class 5 with Air Brake Endorsement Class 3 Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement Class 2 or Class 4 Class 1 Driver's Licence from outside of B.C. I do not currently hold a valid driver's licence Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter #J-18808-Ljbffr