Building Official I or Ii

**“Where the Rainforest Meets the Sea”**
**District of Sooke**
**Building Official I or II**:
**(Auxiliary Pool)**

A small town with a big heart - filled with smiling faces.

Sooke embraces our natural assets including local parks, trails, waterways and oceanfronts; we honour the history of the lands of the T’Sou-ke and Sc’ianew (Cheanuh) First Nations within the Coast Salish Territory.

“Where the rainforest meets the sea." Characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters, Sooke’s pleasant climate is a year-round paradise for those who enjoy outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, kayaking, or sailing.

The District of Sooke has an auxiliary employment opportunity to join the auxiliary pool as a Building Official I or II. Reporting to the Chief Building Offical, the Building Officials are responsible for reviewing, processing, and issuing building permits, and providing technical information and assistance, as it relates to fire protection, life safety systems, building structures, health of occupants and energy efficiency, and ensure compliance with building codes, acts, bylaws, standards, and regulations.

To be considered for the **Building Official II**, applicants should have the following qualifications:

- Completion of Grade 12 plus experience or education in a trade.
- Registration of Building Official (RBO) Level 2 Certification and Certified with the Building Officials Association of British Columbia (BOABC).
- Plumbing Code Level 1 Certification and Certified with the Building Officials Association of British Columbia (BOABC)
- Minimum of five (5) years’ related experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

To be considered for the **Building Official I**, applicants should have the following qualifications:

- Completion of Grade 12 plus experience or education in a relevant trade.
- Level 1 Building certification and certified with the Building Officials Association of British Columbia (BOABC).
- Level 1 Plumbing certification and certified with the Building Officials Association of British Columbia (BOABC) or working towards certification.
- A minimum of one (1) year related experience.

Additional consideration may be given to applicants with the following qualifications:

- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the installation and inspection of Oil-Fired Equipment. Recognized course completion considered an asset.
- Experience with SharePoint Online, Tempest, and Adobe Pro.
- Related experience in local government.

These are CUPE Local 374 positions. The 2023 rate for the Building Official II is $45.58/hour, Building Official I is $39.94/hour, plus 15% in lieu of benefits.
- The District of Sooke thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that only those to be interviewed will be contacted._

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