Building Inspector 2

**Capital Regional District**
**Building Inspector 2 - Salt Spring Island Building Inspection**:
**Req ID**: 1607
**Business Unit**: Electoral Area Services
**Division**: Building Inspection
**Regular/ Auxiliary**: Regular
**Pay Grade**: CAN/05/02/J16
**Rate of Pay**: $42.97 - $48.72 per hour
**Hours of Work**: 70 hours bi-weekly
**Posting Date**: October 17, 2025
**Closing Date**: October 27, 2025

**Summary**
This position conducts building and plumbing inspections in the electoral areas of the Capital Regional District (CRD). This position is based at the Salt Spring Island Building Inspection office.
- It is a requirement of this position to live on or be willing to relocate to Salt Spring Island to meet operational requirements.

**Key Duties & Responsibilities**
- Reviews building plans and specifications for zoning and ensures compliance with the BC Building Code, Plumbing Code, Islands Trust bylaws and regulatory bylaws of the CRD.
- Carries out inspections of construction projects and advises builders of deficiencies and actions required for compliance.
- Investigates compliance and resolves building problems and/or related bylaws. Unresolved issues are referred to the Manager, Building Inspection.
- Issues work stoppage and work correction orders.
- Calculates permit fees.
- Communicates with builders, owners, architects, professional engineers, other government agencies, and staff on a variety of regulatory and administrative issues and bylaws.
- Maintains detailed building department records and submits on a regular basis to Manager, Building Inspection.
- Prepares reports and correspondence as required.
- May be required to prepare reports and affidavits for solicitors and give evidence in court cases when required.
- Provides guidance to Building Inspection office staff and junior level inspectors, and assists in the orientation and training of new staff.
- Keeps updated on code issues and legislative changes.
- Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD.
- Performs other related duties as required.

**Key Skills & Abilities**
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Thorough knowledge of the BC Building Code, Plumbing Code, zoning bylaws and other regulation governing the construction, alteration and repair of buildings.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of WorkSafeBC practices/protocols, Workers' Compensation Act and OHS Regulations and other relevant safety statutes.
- Thorough knowledge of standard practices and materials.
- Strong ability to read and to interpret building plans and specifications.
- Advanced MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and SharePoint skills.
- Strong aptitude for accurate mathematical calculations.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to work under pressure, prioritize work and to set and meet deadlines.
- Strong ability to identify issues, analyze and determine solutions and resolve problems using initiative and sound judgment.
- Strong ability to enforce bylaw and code requirements and deal with the public in an effective manner.
- Strong supervision and leadership skills.
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills and the ability to diffuse difficult situations.
- Strong ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships.

**Qualifications**
- Diploma in a related discipline
- A minimum of 6 years' progressively responsible experience
- A minimum of 2 years' directly related experience

**Certifications**
- Acceptable criminal record check. The applicant/incumbent is required to undergo a criminal record check to work in this position and to report to their supervisor if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment.
- Building Officials Association of BC Level 1 Certification
- Valid BC Driver's Licence

**APPLICATIONS**

Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience : 5 years or more