The City of Abbotsford’s Building Permits & Licences Department is seeking a self-motivated professional to join their team as an Auxiliary Building Inspector on a temporary basis.
The Building Inspector is a technical and regulatory position which focuses on the inspections of various building types under the BC Building Code.
The incumbent will be required to conduct reviews of building construction to assess compliance with local bylaws and provincial construction regulations, including the BC Building Code.
The incumbent works under minimal supervision and exercises independent judgement in technical aspects of the work. Discussing difficult challenges and policy matters with a supervisor or Manager.
The work entails extensive contact, liaising and technical guidance to a variety of internal and external customers.
Qualifications Required :
- Diploma of Technology or Trade Qualification in a building related discipline; plus, one to four years experience working in building construction or design;
- Successful completion of the BOABC Level I, II, or III examination(s);
- Membership with the Building Officials’ Association of BC (BOABC) as a Qualified Building Official;
- Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
This position is unionized, CUPE Local , and the hourly rate of pay is from $42.46 to $55.15.
The City of Abbotsford has committed to systematically promoting building officials, as they obtain higher levels of certification.
The systematic promotion of building officials means, when you successfully achieve Building Level 2 Certification from the Building Officials’ Association of BC (BOABC), you will be promoted to the position of Building Inspector II.
When you have successfully obtained your Building Level 3 Certification and Registered Building Official (RBO) designation, you will be promoted in position to Building Official III.
Closing Date : October 23,
Please note : You should receive a confirmation email once you have successfully applied for this position. If you do not, please contact the Njoyn Help Desk at or 1 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm (EST).