Building Official Iii

**City of Penticton**:
**Building Official III**:
**Employment Type**: Full-time Permanent
**Location**: Penticton, BC, CA

Penticton is a vibrant, innovative, healthy waterfront city focused on sustainability, community, and economic opportunity. At the City of Penticton, our goal is to serve our residents, businesses, and visitors through good governance, partnership and the delivery of effective and community-focused services.

The City of Penticton is looking to fill the position of Building Official III in our Building and; Permitting Team. The Building and Permitting department helps to ensure that buildings are safe and that there are consistent standards for construction and development in Penticton. This department also supports business licensing and other regulations to guide where various types of businesses may operate, and some specialized uses such as liquor licensing. The Building and Permitting department interacts regularly with residents, local businesses and other stakeholders, and provides information and education on how to meet the City's and provincial regulations, and the department enforces these requirements as needed.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensure prompt and effective response to permit holders and; general inquiries.
- Review of plans and project submissions, including Alternative Solution, as part of permit issuance processes.
- Conduct inspections and monitoring of Part 9 and Part 3 projects, including business licence reviews.
- Provide education to external stakeholders related to Codes and Building Permits.
- Work in collaboration with other City departments and agencies.
- Research existing plans and records, and maintain file management systems.
- Mentoring junior staff.

**Required Knowledge, Abilities and; Skills**:

- Strong customer service and communication skills; effective problem-solving skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to deal effectively with owners, contractors, tradesmen, registered professionals and others and to enforce all regulations, bylaws and ordinances tactfully and firmly with sound judgment.
- Excellent organizational skills; the ability to problem-solve; work independently and a confident and composed demeanor in all work situations.
- Extensive knowledge of applicable sections of the Building Code, and other related safety regulations, procedures, permits and by-laws as they relate to the work being performed.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and other related material.
- Recognize technical requirements and suggest changes and corrections as required.
- Proven ability in analyzing situations and making decisions based on an understanding of a complex set of potential consequences.
- Sound knowledge of record keeping, filing, public contact and related functions.

**Education, Training and; Experience**:

- Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by completion of a recognized Building Technology program Or Carpentry Trade Certification.
- Certification as a Level 03 BOABC member or eligibility for qualification and certification through the Building Official in-training Program is required.
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Building Official with specific involvement in the plan review and monitoring of Part 3 Complex projects.
- Certification as a Level 01 POABC member or eligibility for qualification and certification.
- A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia.
- Training or Certification in Mechanical, Fire Alarms and Fire Suppression systems an asset.
- Training or Certification in Bylaw Enforcement an asset.
- Training or Certification related to project management, communication or leadership an asset.

At the City of Penticton, we recognize that great talent and great ideas come from a variety of backgrounds. Tapping into the diversity of our community makes us all stronger and allows us to serve Penticton even better.

That's why we welcome all applicants to consider joining our team. We encourage Indigenous persons, people of colour, all genders and expressions, 2SLGBT2QIA+, persons living with disabilities, and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace to apply.

So, if your experience is close to what we're looking for, we would love a chance to talk about working with you. We welcome your cover letter and resume by **January 8, 2023.**

**Position type**:
Full-time Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

**Wage**:
$40.78 - $45.11 per hour (Pay Grade 17, CUPE)

**Benefits**:
Attractive benefits, vacation and pension package

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 5 years or more