Building Official Iii

**City of Port Coquitlam**

**Building Official III**:
**THE ORGANIZATION: CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM**
Port Coquitlam is a community of 61,000 with a strategic location in Metro Vancouver, a healthy base of businesses, new commercial and industrial areas, 271 hectares of parkland including the 25-km Traboulay PoCo Trail, well-established neighbourhoods, and a strong sense of community spirit known as PoCo Pride.

It also has a reputation for progressive governance and for its innovative approaches to managing waste, sustainable development and using technology to engage the community.

Since it was incorporated on March 7, 1913, Port Coquitlam has experienced significant growth and has remained relevant during changing times. At the same time, the City has retained its authentic historic downtown core and a tradition of community involvement. The City has effectively balanced social, environmental, and economic values while fulfilling citizen priorities.

**Vision and Mission**
Council has selected the three priorities to guide the City’s budget and service-delivery, based on community feedback received throughout the year and through the annual budget survey and other public consultation.

These priorities will translate into budgeted activities with tangible results, organized into six key focus areas.

Overall, the focus is on getting the basics right - planning and providing core municipal services (such as roads, utilities and other infrastructure, safety, and recreation) that matter to residents and businesses.
These are the building blocks for a safe, family-friendly community with affordable places to live at all stages of life, good-paying jobs, thriving businesses, and desired amenities and services.

To learn more, please visit the City of Port Coquitlam’s **website**.

**THE OPPORTUNITY: BUILDING OFFICIAL III**
The City of Port Coquitlam’s Development Services Department is looking for a seasoned professional in the role of Building Official III. The successful incumbent to this position provides technical information and assistance to property owners, contractors, engineers, architects, and other municipal staff on matters related to the work. This is regulatory and enforcement work of a highly technical nature as described under the Building Act for a Level 3 Building Official involving plan reviewing, monitoring and inspection for buildings and structures to ensure compliance with applicable Acts, codes, standards, bylaws, and regulations.

**Nature and Scope of Work**
- This is regulatory and enforcement work of a highly technical nature as described under the Building Act for a Level 3 Building Official involving plan reviewing, monitoring and inspection for all types of buildings and structures to ensure compliance with applicable Acts, codes, standards, bylaws, and regulations.
- An incumbent of this class also provides technical advice, interpretations and explanations to owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and City staff on matters related to the work.
- Considerable independence of judgment in evaluating situations and conformity with codes, standards, regulations, and bylaws is required. The work of this class is distinguished from that of the Building Official 2 by the greater complexity and variety of assignments, independent judgement and action exercised.

**Illustrative Examples of Work**
- Monitors and inspects all types of buildings and structures at various stages of completion to ensure compliance with applicable codes, Acts, by-laws, standards, and regulations,
- Reviews and evaluates reports submitted by designers or registered professionals,
- Determines the appropriate level of compliance for existing buildings being altered, added to or having a change of use,
- Provides assistance, advice, interpretation and information to property owners, contractors, engineers, architects and other municipal staff on matters related to the work and; works with these individuals to ensure compliance,
- Responds to counter and telephone inquiries regarding bylaws, building codes, inspection requests; provides responsive and consistent customer service to external and internal clients,
- Prepares and presents evidence in court as required,
- Maintains and updates records, codes, regulations, and guidelines related to the work,
- Prepares reports and correspondence,
- Provides orientation, guidance, and training to other Building Officials,
- Represents the Building Division on interdepartmental project teams dealing with all manner of corporate issues,
- Performs related work as required.

**THE PERSON**
The Building Official III should be a collaborative professional who is experienced with the complexities of a permitting and inspection department, preferably in a municipal context. Possessing an inclusive and solution-oriented style, they build engagement with staff at all levels by creating a true team environment, leveraging the considerable expertise and strength that ex