Building Official

**External Job Posting**

**Position**:Building Official**

**Status**: Casual/ On-Call

**Work Area**: Community Planning

**Posting Date**: February 9, 2023

**Closing Date**: Until position filled.

**GENERAL SUMMARY**

Under the supervision of the Manager of Building Services, this position provides inspection services for a wide variety of

construction, alteration, and repair projects regarding compliance with BC Building and Plumbing Codes, local

government bylaws, regulations, and design guidelines, as well as processing permits and enforcing bylaws.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Customer Service & Community Planning Support**
- Contributes to the success of our team and creation of our community, by fostering the District of Squamish

corporate values in their work: thinking beyond today, working together, acting with courage and enthusiasm, doing
the right thing, and striving to do better every day.
- Follows the District of Squamish’s Customer Service Guidelines to ensure the Delivery of Outstanding Service.
- Responds to staff and public inquiries regarding building inspection services including technical information,

regarding codes, regulations, and bylaws, and inspection calls.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
- Reviews building plans and liaises with associated building professionals and agencies as necessary regarding

compliance with BC Building and Plumbing Codes, local government bylaws, regulations and design guidelines to
process permits accurately.
- Liaises with other departments within the District government, including Fire, Bylaw Enforcement, Planning, and
- Reviews site plans, site grading and drainage, and service connections to ensure conformance with municipal

standards.
- Processes building, plumbing, and sign permits and performs field inspections related to compliance with BC

Building and Plumbing Codes, local government bylaws, regulations and design guidelines.
- Processes business licenses and performs business license inspections regarding compliance with municipal bylaws

and regulations, and Provincial regulation.
- Prepares reports regarding enforcement on non-compliance and attends Board of Variance.
- Develops policies and procedures in area of responsibility and occasionally prepares Reports to Council.
- Keeps current with any code changes or amendments as passed by the provincial government.

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES**
- Possesses a thorough knowledge of BC Building and Plumbing Codes, local government bylaws, regulations, and

design guidelines.
- Sound knowledge of the Local Government Act and the Community Charter and know how it applies to Building

Officials.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to manage and perform multiple duties simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to deal with people in a professional and courteous manner in

difficult circumstances.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Strong decision-making skills and sound judgement.
- Ability to work safely and in compliance with the District of Squamish Health and Safety Policy, WorkSafe BC, and

WHMIS guidelines.
- Ability to read complex architectural, engineering, and legal plans and applicable specifications and to suggest

corrections and changes where required.
- Ability to use tact when dealing effectively with developers, contractors, homeowners and other members of the

public.
- Ability to use the Geographic Information System (GIS).

**REQUIRED TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Possession of a valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License with a safe driving record
- A Journeyman’s Ticket in Carpentry or a Diploma from a technical institute in Building Technology
- Certified Level II Building Official (Building Official’s Association of BC)

**AND**
- A minimum of three years’ experience as a Building Official

**OR**
- Level 1 certification with the Plumbing Officials Association of BC an asset or registered with the POABC and

scheduled to write exam
- An equivalent combination of education and experience

**Disclaimer**:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people
assigned to this position. This is a general list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Other related duties may be assigned in keeping with the general nature of the position.
- qualified applicants apply. _

5:30 p.m

**Salary**:$42.55 per hour***

This is a Union position within the Collective Agreement of CUPE Local 2269 and the District of Squamish.

**Direct Your Application (Quoting Competition #) To: #23-22**

Human Resources

District of Squamish
- The District of Squamish is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting an inclusive workforce that reflects _
- the community we serve. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous applicants, all _
- genders, nationalities and persons with disabili