Residential Building Official

4 months ago

Halifax, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time

**Job Posting**
- The Residential Building Official is required to act in concert with other regulatory staff and agencies in order to ensure compliance with construction, development, and other health and safety-related regulations. The Residential Building Official is primarily responsible for assisting in the delivery of two programs: Construction Approvals, and Maintenance of Residential Occupancies.
- **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Conduct Plans examination of proposals for permit issuance;
- Prepare, receive, approve, and manage tenders for work required to remedy non-compliant property conditions
- Conduct detailed inspections of those buildings, structures, facilities and occupancies as defined by the Nova Scotia Building Code within the scope of Residential Qualification
- Prepare technical reports, formulate correspondence, and discuss findings in support of the programs
- Provide Technical advice and direction to, Contractors, HRM staff, external agencies, and the public
- Respond to requests for inspections of Residential Occupancies under Bylaw M200 and the Fire Safety Act
- Officially identify and classify buildings for registration on behalf of the Municipality
- Investigate and ensure documents processing when unapproved construction activities have not obtained the required permits
- Manage and respond to customer service requests and complaints originating from HRM citizens and internal agencies
- Coordinate outside agencies who provide safety net services to tenants of residential occupancies during extreme situations, i.e: Residential Tenancy Program, Red Cross, Salvation Army, etc.
- Review building plans for compliance with regulations for one and 2-unit dwellings, accessory buildings and decks, issue construction and occupancy permits for one and 2 unit dwellings, accessory buildings and decks
- Inspect residential construction, demolition/repair, renovation projects, mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems for one and 2-unit dwellings, accessory buildings, decks and minor electrical components, for compliance with all applicable regulations including but not limited to the Building Code, Land-use Bylaws and Development Agreements
- Process citizen and internal complaints and requests respecting various HRM bylaws
- Inspect existing residential buildings and occupancies for compliance with By-law M200 and the Nova Scotia Fire Safety Act and Regulations
- Evaluate and approve compliance submissions under Alternative Solutions of the 2010 National Building Code
- Provide direction to building owners on actions necessary to remedy existing non-compliant conditions
- Investigate and process documents relating to illegal construction activities
- Remain current in all regulatory and technical construction standards
- Assist in the creation, serving and administering of Orders to Comply identifying deficiencies under various Provincial Acts and Municipal By-laws and ensure compliance

**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education and Experience**:

- Must have a “Residential” Level Diploma of Qualification as issued by the Nova Scotia Building Code Training and Certification Board.
- Must be a member in good standing with the Nova Scotia Building Official Association or acceptable Provincial equivalent.
- Must have 3 years relevant experience in the following areas: Construction and/or Development industry, administering provincial and/or municipal regulations, statutes and bylaws in a regulatory environment: or a suitable combination of education and experience.
- Must be able to demonstrate capacity and competency to inspect those buildings, structures, facilities, and occupancies as defined by the Nova Scotia Building Code within the scope of Residential Level Qualification.
- Must have a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License.
- Must be able to successfully complete a Criminal Records Check and driver's abstract

**Technical/Job Specific Knowledge**:

- Must have a sound knowledge and understanding of common law principals. Understanding of precedents resulting from Court and Regulatory Body decisions would be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of associated construction approval departments and agencies as well as their related procedures and regulations is considered an asset.

**Security Clearance Requirements**:Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.- **COMPETENCIES**: Analytical Thinking, Conflict Management, Communications, Customer Service, Decision Making, Organization and Planning, Organizational Awareness, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, Valuing Diversity
- **WORK STATUS**: Permanent, Full Time
- **HOURS OF WORK**: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 35 hours per week with option to work 40 hours
- **SALARY**: $37.36, level 8, as per hour as per the NSGEU 222 Collective Agreement
- **WORK LOCATION**:3rd floor of Duke Tower (5251 Duke St, Halifax)
- **CLOSING DATE**:Applications will be received up to **11:59PM on April 21,

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