The City of Burnaby has exciting positions for Building Inspector 1, Building Inspector 2 and Building Inspector 3, with ample opportunities for professional development and advancement opportunities within Building Inspection. This is a great opportunity for mentorship, learning, and career growth. Duties are to perform building inspectional and regulatory work to ensure compliance with the Building, Zoning and Sign by-laws and BC Building Code. The work becomes progressively more complex and diverse between the levels with the Building Inspector 1 performing entry-level work, up to the Building Inspector 3 performing work at the full working level. A Building Inspector 1 inspects single and two family building construction. The Building Inspector 2 inspects Part 9 buildings. The Building Inspector 3 inspects Part 3 buildings. Responsibilities for all Building Inspectors include inspecting construction projects for compliance with appropriate bylaws and codes and issuing inspection notices, advising appropriate persons and agencies of construction changes or corrections required; providing technical assistance as required; surveying fire-damaged buildings prior to repair; providing factual evidence in court; and performing related work as required.
While we are currently recruiting for multiple positions, those at the more junior stages of their Building Inspection careers are encouraged to apply. All positions require knowledge of related bylaws, acts and regulations and the ability to interpret the same accurately; of standard practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in building construction; the ability to interpret and enforce regulations impartially and tactfully; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; and to maintain effective working relationships with related contacts.
Qualifications for all Building Inspectors include completion of grade 12 and graduation from an Institute of Technology with a Diploma in Building Technology or completion of a recognized carpentry trade apprenticeship. The Building Inspector 1 requires sound experience as a Plan Checker 1 or an equivalent combination of training and experience and successful completion of the BOABC Level 1 Exam (i.e. Qualification) or to be enrolled into Level 1 Building Official-in-Training Program (BOIT) and obtain qualification within 12 months. Building Inspector 2 requires sound experience as a Plan Checker 2 or Building Inspector 1 and successful completion of the BOABC Level 2 Exam (i.e. Qualification) or to be enrolled into Level 2 Building Official-in-Training Program (BOIT) and obtain qualification within 18 months. Building Inspector 3 requires considerable experience as a Building Technologist or Building Inspector 2 and successful completion of the BOABC Level 3 Exam (i.e. Qualification) or to be enrolled into Level 3 Building Official-in-Training Program (BOIT) and obtain qualification within 24 months; along with the BOABC certification, an equivalent combination of training and experience. All positions require a valid BC Driver’s Licence.
BUILDING INSPECTOR 1: $5,107 – 5,320 – 5,538 – 5,771 – 6,011/month (Pay Grade 21)
BUILDING INSPECTOR 2: $5,538 – 5,771 – 6,011 – 6,264 – 6,538/month (Pay Grade 23)
BUILDING INSPECTOR 3: $6,538 – 6,815 – 7,098 – 7,402 – 7,725/month (Pay Grade 27)
