This is an exciting time to join us as we transform digital service delivery, reimagine the customer experience, and advance bold climate action initiatives. Known for our flexible, family-friendly policies and inclusive workplace culture, the District is an exceptional place to build a meaningful career.
About the Role
The District of North Vancouver is seeking two adaptable, self-motivated, customer-service-oriented individuals to fill two regular full-time Building Inspector 1 positions. Your primary area of responsibility will be Inspection of residential, industrial and commercial projects during construction, alteration and repair to determine conformity with established bylaws, acts, codes, standards and regulations. You will also discuss construction, alteration and repair matters with contractors, engineers, architects, homeowners and the public; interpret requirements; advise on required changes and/or corrections; and determine compliance.
Depending on workload you may also be required to undertake the examination and checking of plans and permit applications for compliance to building and zoning bylaws and related regulations; and processing building permit issuances and rejections.
The successful applicant will have:
- Thorough knowledge of building construction practices and methods
- Thorough knowledge of relevant by-laws, acts, codes, standards and regulations
- The ability to read and interpret plans and related material to recognize technical requirements and suggest changes
- The ability to establish and build positive relationships with local and broader construction industry stakeholders
- The ability to process applications through a variety of municipal departments
- The ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a variety of internal and external contacts.
- The ability to prepare reports, records and correspondence related to the work and the ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
Qualifications
You have completed Grade 12 plus an apprenticeship in the carpentry trade or graduation from a post-secondary institution with a diploma in Building Technology and you have sound related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. You must be a BOABC member in good standing and have achieved a BOABC Level 3 qualification or possess an exempt professional designation. A valid B.C. Driver’s Licence is required. Use of a personal vehicle for District business may also be required although you will primarily be using a corporate vehicle.
Details
Salary: The pay range for this unionized position is $50.13 to $54.44 per hour (2024 rates)
Hours of Work: 35-hour work week (Compressed work schedule available)
The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, a demonstrated understanding of safety, a commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, and a willingness to take further safety training as required, we would like to hear from you. Please apply on-line at careers.dnv.org by February 5, 2026 to be considered.
If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources at hr@dnv.org
We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), on whose ancestral lands the District of North Vancouver is located.
