Building and Plumbing Inspector

CivicInfo BC; North Cowichan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CUPE Local 358

Job summary

The Municipality of North Cowichan invites applications for a Building and Plumbing Inspector. The role performs inspections for residential, commercial and rural projects, ensuring compliance with the BC Building Code, National Plumbing Code and municipal bylaws.

Requirements include Grade 12, Building Official Levels 1–3, Plumbing Official Level 1, and a valid BC driver’s license. Prior local government inspection experience is preferred; an Interprovincial Carpentry Ticket or Diploma of

Qualifications

• Requires Grade 12 completion.
• BC Building Official Levels 1–3 and Plumbing Official Level 1 certification.
• 3 years local government building/plumbing inspection experience or equivalent.
• Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license; clean record.
• Preference for Interprovincial Carpentry Ticket and Diploma of Building Technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication; problem-solving and diplomacy.
• Excellent knowledge of BC Building Code and National Plumbing Code; zoning and permits.

Responsibilities

• Perform building and plumbing inspections for various developments at all construction stages.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory codes, bylaws and guidelines.
• Assist with bylaw compliance duties as needed; report to Chief Building Inspector.
• Work with minimal supervision; may be deployed to other duties as required.
• Pass police information check and maintain professional certifications.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Independence

Keyboarding

Education

Grade 12

BC Building Official Levels 1‑3

Plumbing Official Level 1

Driver's License (Class 5 BC)

Interprovincial Carpentry Ticket

Diploma of Building Technology

Tools

Tempest familiarity

Building records software

Windows environment

Job description

The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,900) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay and the South End are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational activities. The Municipality provides a stable and varied work environment, competitive pay and benefits.

We are inviting applications from candidates with the proven skills, qualifications and abilities for the position of Building and Plumbing Inspector. If you are self-motivated, looking to take on a new challenge where you can make a difference, enjoy both responsibility and accountability with one of British Columbia's most inclusive and environmentally conscious municipalities, we look forward to receiving your application!

This position reports directly to the Chief Building Inspector, and core responsibilities include undertaking all duties associated with building and plumbing inspections for urban, semi-urban, and rural residential and commercial developments during the various stages of construction, alteration and/or repair. The inspection services will ensure compliance with all regulatory codes, guidelines, and bylaws. Deployment to other duties may be required from time to time. The Building and Plumbing Inspector may also be required to perform some bylaw compliance duties.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities:

• Completion of Grade 12.
• Certification from the Building Officials' Association of B.C. for Building Official Levels 1, 2, or 3 and Plumbing Official Level 1.
• Three (3) years of experience in a local government building department performing building/plumbing inspections and plan reviews or a recognized equivalent of education and experience.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License; a satisfactory current driver's abstract will be required.
• Preference will be given to those candidates who have an Interprovincial Ticket in Carpentry and/or a Diploma of Building Technology from a recognized educational institution.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, collaborator and problem-solver who makes sound recommendations consistent with legislative requirements while using tact and diplomacy.
• Superior knowledge of the BC Building Code and The National Plumbing Code of Canada.
• Knowledge of accepted building and plumbing practices and processes including zoning, subdivisions and issuance of permits.
• Keyboarding skills and the ability to work within a Windows environment.
• Knowledge of computer-based information systems for building records, bylaw enforcement and business licensing and familiarity with Tempest would be considered an asset.
• Independence of judgment and capability of working with minimal supervision.
• The position may be physically demanding; candidate must be able to successfully perform all duties associated with the position. A medical certificate attesting to suitability for this position may be required.

This is a unionized position (CUPE Local 358) and the collective agreement may be viewed on our website.

Candidates being considered will be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills, qualifications, and abilities. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a police information check.

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