Candidates for this position must possess as a minimum, Level 1 or 2 training and certification for building inspections according to the standards set out by Nova Scotia Building Officials Association (NSBOA) and must also be qualified as a Level 1 fire inspector according to standards set out by the Province of Nova Scotia, or be able to achieve this status within three years of starting this position.
Ideally, the candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years experience working in a municipal or provincial building or fire inspection environment, with demonstrated experience interpreting and applying building and fire inspection codes, rules, regulations, and related provincial and national legislation. Experience within a municipal government is preferred, however an equivalent combination of formal training, professional experience, and lived experience will be considered.
Due to the nature of this position, the employee must:
- Have training and/or experience in building trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or a similar trade
- Have ability to read and interpret legislation, building codes, and building plans
- Demonstrate the ability to manage difficult or contentious situations and communicate complex technical information in clear and simple terms tactfully and respectfully
- Have fluency with Microsoft Office
- Have comfortability working in a fast-paced work environment, often under public pressure
This position may occasionally require work outside of normal office hours including evenings and weekends.
Please submit your application via our careers page: https://careers.risepeople.com/municipality-of-the-county-of-annapolis/en
Applications will not be accepted via Social Media (Facebook)
The County of Annapolis thanks all those for applying but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Statement of Intent: Our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce representative of the communities we serve at all job levels. We encourage applications from Indigenous People, Persons of African Descent, Black/African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons, Persons Living with Disabilities, Gender Diverse Persons and members of other historically excluded communities. While we recognize the inherent difficulty of doing so, members of equity seeking communities are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter or your resume.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the process, please let us know through our email below.
employment@annapoliscounty.ca
(902) 532-0890
Municipality of the County of Annapolis
752 St. George St, PO Box 100
Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
Rate of Pay: Level 1 - Pay Band 4: $62,333.44 - $78,454.16
Level 2 - Pay Band 5: $69,856.44 - $88,126.59
